Circular Economy Innovation Programme
About this course
This course is delivered by Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Cardiff & Vale College and CCR are working in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University to fund 10 places on this innovative programme to support individuals in Wales to develop their circular economy understanding and create innovation plans to support clean growth and contribute to Welsh Government’s ‘Net Zero Wales’ ambitions.
The programme will comprise of a network of like-minded people from across the region learning how to implement Circular Economy Principles within an organisation.
Location: Cardiff School of Management Building, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YB
A full list of dates can be viewed here.
What you will study
You’ll join people from a variety of organisations and participate in a programme of interactive, output focused workshops over 6 months. You will learn innovation methods and tools that enhance productivity, increase customers satisfaction and deliver Circular Economy benefits. You’ll be supported to develop innovation plans that can be implemented and signposted to innovation funding. The programme is designed for people who can influence service and product development.
Programme includes:
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Monthly workshops to develop innovation skills and build strong networks to support innovation plan development
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R&D support from WRAP Cymru and University staff
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1 to 1 mentoring support
Outcomes include:
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Enhanced innovation knowledge & skills
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Circular Economy knowledge development
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Clean Growth Plan/net Zero plan
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Innovation Plan
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Innovation Network membership
Entry requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. Applicants need to apply via the link on this page and will be screened for suitability by Cardiff Met. This is aimed at managers or persons identified by their company that can influence service and product development. You must be able to attend 100% of the dates for this programme. Applicants must be 18+ and live or work in the Cardiff Capital Region, which includes Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen, and the Vale of Glamorgan. Applicants cannot be in full-time education or be volunteers.
Teaching and assessment methods
The course will be delivered by attending monthly workshops (including an overnight Experiential Learning Event)
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
