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Climate Change & REDD+ Strategies - Stepsure Training & Research Institute , Kenya, Nairobi

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:35:16 +04

Course Summary

Master the essential skills for addressing climate change and reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) with our comprehensive course. Learn effective techniques for mitigating climate change, conserving forests, and implementing REDD+ programs. Gain practical experience and insights from case studies and interactive sessions to excel in climate change mitigation and REDD+ strategies in just 5 days.
Course Details/Outline:
Day 1: Introduction to Climate Change and REDD+
Overview of climate change and its impact on the environment
Key concepts and frameworks in REDD+
Practical exercises on understanding REDD+ principles
Day 2: Techniques for Reducing Emissions
Understanding the principles of emission reduction
Techniques for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation
Case studies on successful emission reduction programs
Day 3: Implementing REDD+ Programs
Detailed explanation of implementing REDD+ programs
Techniques for creating and managing REDD+ projects
Interactive workshops on REDD+ program implementation
Day 4: Monitoring and Evaluating REDD+ Initiatives
Developing skills for monitoring and evaluating REDD+ initiatives
Techniques for assessing the impact of REDD+ programs
Case studies on successful REDD+ evaluations
Day 5: Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Understanding the legal and regulatory framework governing REDD+
Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Developing a personal action plan for effective REDD+ implementation
Interactive workshops and practical exercises

Cost: 1500 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Spatial Analysis for Agriculture and Food Security - Data-Afrique Consultants , Nairobi

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:27:34 +04

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1:

Basics of GIS
Concepts and terminologies of GIS
Spatial information introduction
Agriculture and food security concepts introduction
Introducing GIS in agriculture and food security
GIS system installation planning
GIS software

Module 2:

Basics of Agriculture and Food Security
Food Security
Food System
Food Chain

Module 3:

Agriculture Spatial Data Collection
Data sources for disease information mapping
Mobile data collection using ODK.
Data collection using handheld GPS devices
Integrating GPS and ODK data into a GIS environment

Module 4:

Spatial Analysis of Agriculture Related Data
Creating yield maps
Analysis of precision agriculture data

Module 5:

Creation of Food Security Risk Maps
GIS application in Agriculture
GIS in yield monitoring and mapping
Using GIS to report food security information
Food security early warning systems and drought monitoring
Characterizing soil spatial variability
Sitespecific soil management: prescription maps
Use of GIS and remote sensing in food security analysis

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Construction Health and Safety Management - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 14:30:58 +04

Module One: Introduction to Hazards and Risk in Construction

Definitions of the terms; hazard, hazardous event and risk
Hazards in construction
Hazard management

Module Two: Risk Management in Construction

construction Risk assessment
Risk reduction
Hierarchy of risk control
Multi Hazard risk assessment
Managing OSH law
Safety Management Systems
Insurance

Module Three: Management of Site Safety

Site Safety
Plant, equipment, and machinery safety
Process Safety
Material Safety
Work System Safety
Scaffolding

Module Four: Management of personnel safety in Construction

Personal protective equipment
Safe behavior habits
Caution in the face of danger
Personal hygiene habits
Medical examination
Personnel training

Module Five: Managing incidents and Evaluations of Construction safety

Monitoring and evaluation of safety
Health and safety audits
Disaster preparedness and response plans
Accident and incident investigation
Managing complaints, reports and improvements

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Workplace Safety for Workmen - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 13:53:34 +04

Module One: introduction to hazard and riskDefinitions of Hazards and Risks

Identification of various hazard in the specific work environment
Risk assessment

Module Two: responsibilities of workmen in Risk reduction

Normal and abnormal that require reporting
Legal implications-rights, privileges and responsibilities
Role of workmen in reporting risks

Module Three: Safe person strategies

Personal Protective equipment
Safe behavior habits
caution in the face of danger
personal hygiene habits
Medical examination
Personnel training

Module Four: Role of workmen in ensuring safe workplace

Best Housekeeping practices
Role of workmen in anomalies correction

Module Five: incident management and response

Near misses
response and rescue
reporting injuries
Team safety

Cost: 150 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Fire Safety - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 19:03:10 +04

Fire safety can be described as the measures taken to prevent occurrence, limit progression and to curb the destruction of properties and life in case of ; Work place fire destroys livelihoods and poses a great danger to the life of the workers. Work place fire safety training gives workers the necessary response capabilities for prevention and ;
This course makes workers understand and appreciate their role in fire safety.

Target group
Institution, factories and school workers
Security personnel and people who are first responders in fire incidences.
Individuals working in high fire risk environment like drivers of LPG vehicle carriers

Course objectives

After the completion of the course, the participants will be able to;
Understand the laws governing fire safety
Know the Action to take in case of a fire
Know the evacuation Procedures during fires
Know the various types of fire and the appropriate fire extinguisher and how to use them
Understand the meaning of the various fire signages
Understand how to do proper House Keeping in Fire Prevention and engineering prevention methods

Course Content

Laws governing fire safety
Fire alarms
Fire prevention
Fire protection
Fire risk assessment
Fire signs
Firefighting equipment
Engineering aspects of fire prevention
Evacuation and fire assembly points

Cost: 150 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Occupational Health in Public Health Emergencies - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:52:00 +04

First is the immediate initial care administered to an injured person by the first responders until professional medical care is availed, it aims at preventing the worsening of the condition, promoting recovery and preserving life.
Work related injuries are not new and the care given may be the determining factor in the survival of the victim, it is therefore of utmost important that the first responders in such a scene are adequately versed on first aid skills.
This course prepares workers to handle work related injuries using the available resources, caring for the injured without comprising own safety.

Target group

Institution, factories and school workers
Anyone one who wish to be the designated first aider at work
Individuals working in high risk environment like divers, drivers etc
Anyone who would like to obtain first aid skills for use at home or when need arises

Course objectives

After the completion of the course, the participants will be able to;
Appreciate the importance of first aid in preventing the worsening of the condition, promoting recovery and preserving life.
Understand the content of a basic first aid kit
Familiarize on the use of various first aid tools
Administer first aid in case of emergency situations
Know the limits of basic first aid
Be aware of the duties of the employer as to First Aid.

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Food safety standards and quality management - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:27:56 +04

Course objectives
After the completion of the course, the participants will be able to;
Understand the importance of good food hygiene and recognize the various different types of health issues that poor food hygiene may cause
Develop a food safety program for their food plant
Develop a food standard for their specific product(s)
Get to know the ISO 22000 international standard requirements for a food safety management system.
Learn country specific food safety standards legislation

Course Content

Food quality Standards
Food hygiene and safety
Food quality assurance
Quality control for raw materials
In process food quality control
Process control
Quality control of finished product
Legislation on food safety standards and quality management

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Health Safety & Environment Workshop - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Thu, 10 May 2018 14:09:56 +04

Day 1
Definitions and overview
· Why the concerns for safety?
· Various definitions of accident, safety, health
· World Health Organization (WHO) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
· Reaching threshold limit values
· The 6 E's in safety
Industrial hygiene
· Recognition, evaluation, control
· Types of hazards in the workplace
· The four categories of hazards
· Control methods used in a safe environment
· Accident costs and reporting

Day 2
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and safety audit
· Objectives of JSA
· JSA uses
· Benefits of JSA
· Procedures to follow for an effective JSA
· How to keep accurate recordings
· Importance of an audit
· Safety audit tools
· Benefits of a safety audit
· Consequences after the audit

Day 3
Accidents investigation, reporting and prevention
· Accidents and injuries at work
· Identifying causes of accidents
· Contributing causes of accidents
· Immediate causes of accidents
· Effects and costs of accidents
· Reporting requirements
· Importance of prevention

Day 4
Management of health and safety
· Planning and setting objectives
· Organizing to ensure accomplishment
· Leading to inspire action
· Controlling performance
· Concerns for management: safe & sound
· Correction of bad habits

Day 5
Proper behavior in case of an accident
· Types of work related accidents
· First aid basics and their needs
· Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in an emergency
· Calling for help when you need it
· Ergonomics and good posture
· Bad work habits and their effects
· Negative effects of bad ergonomics

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Application of GIS Analysis in WASH - Foscore Development Center , Nairobi

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:11:24 +04

Introduction
GIS in WASH programmes integration helps in implementing target based interventions as it help creating model of complex environment in a simpler and easier way for you to understand the environment and make proper and informed open source GIS software for both desktop and web application is opening up possibilities for capturing and processing geographical data, and then publishing maps via the internet. The focus of water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programmes is promoting good environmental and personal hygiene in order to improve and protect health.
Who should apply?
Public health, Environmentalist, M & E Experts, Program Manager, Civil Engineers, , Epidemiologists, Quantitative health geographers, Exposure scientists, Students and Risk assessors.
DURATION
5 Days
Requirements:
No knowledge of GIS is required. Participants will be working on their own laptop with Quantum GIS (QGIS)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By completing this course, participants will be able to:-

Evaluate the spatial data requirements in Water Sanitation and Hygiene
Use GIS and RS as a tool for monitoring WASH projects Activities
Assess spatial data availability
Understand the importance of Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) in WASH programs
Use participatory GIS (PGIS) at community level
Carry out water and sanitation modeling using GIS
Collect data using Mobile data gathering tools
Carry out basic data analysis using statistical software's
Design and implement their own GIS projects that integrate remote sensing data, GPS-based field information in a proper geospatial framework

General Notes

All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants needs
The participant must be conversant with English
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are expert with more than 10years of experience.
Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)
Training will be done at Foscore development center (FDC-K) center in Nairobi Kenya. We also offer more than five participants training at requested location within Kenya, more than ten participant within east Africa and more than twenty participant all over the world.
Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance and other personal expenses.
Accommodation, pickup, freight booking and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.
One year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
Register as a group of more than two and enjoy discount of (10% to 50%) plus five hour adventure drive to the National game park, in Nairobi.
Payment should be done two week before commence of the training, to FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Venue: Foscore Development Center, Nairobi, Kenya

Course Fee: USD: 1000 | EURO: 900 | POUND: 800

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: Upto 1 Week