The NAPM has been working in consultation with members to update the successful Introductory Programme which has been running for the last 5 years. We have listened to what our members tell us about the COST, RELEVANCE, LOCATION and IN-COMPANY issues that prevent them nominating candidates, and to address these concerns we are now offering a new opportunity in the form of a unitised programme which will allow FLEXIBILITY, COST SAVINGS and a TWO-TIER approach in the levels offered.

The new programme will accommodate NEW ENTRANTS into the industry by offering a Core Programme to introduce delegates to the paper industry, and a Specialist Programme aimed at NEW and EXPERIENCED STAFF who need either refresher training or development interventions to accommodate progression in their organisation.

Dates have been agreed for the first two Core Programmes, and the first 6 modules of the specialist programme.

Candidates may choose to attend one, two, three or all four of the Core Programme Units.  Successful completion of an individual unit will result in the candidate gaining a CORE MODULE AWARD.  Those choosing to complete all 4 will receive a CORE PROGRAMME CERTIFICATE.  If that is achieved within one year, the candidate will also be eligible for the NAPM STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD.

Candidates successfully completing individual units from the Specialist Programme will gain a SPECIALIST MODULE AWARD, and on completion of three units, will gain a SPECIALIST PROGRAMME CERTIFICATE. 

All awards and certificates will be branded with the NAPM logo.

The programmes will initially be run in Coventry.  In addition, we will manage requests for specific regional courses as required, assuming there is a minimum of 10 delegates on the course.

The cost TO NAPM MEMBERS for each candidate is £170 for a 1 day programme, or £340 for a 2-day programme.  All costs are subject to VAT at the current rate.     Costs to non NAPM members will be £200/£400 + VAT respectively.

To book you place(s) on these programmes, please contact:

Development Matters Ltd, University of Warwick Science Park, Harry Weston Road, Binley, Coventry CV3 2TX

Tel:  02476  430440 or  E-mail: enquire@devmat.com

Schedule of dates for the new core and specialist programmes

Programmes

14 January 2010   -   Specialist Module 2001 - Environmental Management, Life Cycle Assessment and Accreditation Schemes

11 February 2010   -   Specialist Module 2002 - Corporate Social Responsibility 

11 March 2010   -   Specialist Module 2003 - Sustainability 

17/18 March 2010   -   Core Module 1001 - Introduction to the Paper Industry - Forestry, Pulp and Paper (2 days)

31 March 2010   -   Specialist Module 2004 - Continuous Improvement

20 April 2010   -   Core Module 1002 - Paper Recognition and Calculations

13 May 2010   -   Specialist Module 2005 - Financial Aspects of Paper Merchanting

19/20 May 2010   -   Core Module 1003 - Printing Processes (excl digital) (2 days)

3 June 2010   -   Specialist Module 2006 - Introduction to marketing

16 June 2010   -   Core Module 1004 - Printing Processes (digital)

All courses are held in our conference centre in Binley, Coventry

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
The Specialist Programme	Module 2001 Environmental Management, Life Cycle Assessment and Accreditation Schemes 1 day   14 January 2010	Module 2002 Corporate Social Responsibility 1 day   11 February 2010	Module 2003 Sustainability 1 day   11 March 2010	Module 2004 Continuous Improvement 1 day   31 March 2010	Module 2005 Financial Aspects of Paper Merchanting 1 day   13 May     2010	Module 2006 An Introduction to Marketing 1 day   3 June     2010
The Core Programme			Module 1001 Introduction to the Paper Industry - Forestry, Pulp and Paper 2 days   17/18 March 2010	Module 1002 Paper Recognition & Calculations 1 day   20 April   2010	Module  1003 Printing Processes (excl digital) 2 days   19/20 May 2010	Module 1004 Printing Processes (digital) 1 day   16 June   201