Design Commission for Wales

Why use us to provide training?

• With our extensive professional network we can offer bespoke training sessions on specific issues with professionals who are working in current practice.

How do we deliver training and to whom?

• DCfW has delivered 20 sessions to over 30 organisations around Wales, the length of the sessions has depended upon the clients requirements, they have varied in length from two days, to half a day.

• Each training programme is tailored to the clients request, the cost depends on the number and length of the sessions, the number of our professional team involved and the specific expertise required. Training undertaken to date has ranged in price please tell us if you have a budget in mind.

What do you get for your money?

• The cost of the sessions covers the provision of our experts to deliver presentations, delegate packs including CD copies of the presentations made and any other materials needed for the day, together with the cost of the venue and general travel expenses. Each training session is bespoke to your requirements and the cost will reflect this.

• One of the strengths of our training is running workshops within the sessions, we like to ensure that the training is as interactive as possible with time for serious debate about design issues.

• Some of the organisations we have provided training for are: Caerphilly County Borough Council, The National Park Authorities, The Planning Inspectorate, Local Authority Highways Engineers and House builders

Some of the subject areas we have covered are:

• Urban Design and the Welsh Planning System.
• The Principles of A Model Design Guide for Wales.
• Building for Life.
• Design principles in householder schemes.
• Sustainable design and construction.
• Manual for Streets.
There are other areas of training in which we would be happy to give advice - if you have a specific enquiry, please get in touch.