Key elements of the training workshop
The Workshop will be conducted through a combination of a set of presentations, group work and discussions. It will include the following main activities:
Day 1
- An introductory and welcoming session in which UNEP will present the Joint UNIDO-UNEP programme on RECP and the overall aim of the project and training workshop.
- Presentation by AREC/ASSIST on the general structure and schedule of the Regional workshop with a brief introduction of AREC/ASSIST.
- Self-introduction of the workshop participants with a very brief presentation on their experience and expectations from the workshop.
- An introductory presentation on the basic concept of Resource Efficiency with a particular emphasis as to why SMEs in Developing countries need to develop and implement resource efficiency programmes.
- Presentation of the draft toolkit including its SME-focussed pedagogical approach i.e. the overall structure and its key elements (this will include presentation of slide-shots for each basic element and example of tools included)
- Explanation of the PDCA-methodology which forms the basis for implementing continuous improvement and the different approaches used for benchmarking resource efficiency improvement.
- Presentation of benchmarking procedures, data sources, methods and caveats. Small exercises are used to highlight a number of key messages on benchmarking on plant and unit level.
- Presentation of the thematic module on water with a focus on the specific tools that could be used in developing and implementing water efficiency programmes.
Day 2
- Presentation of the Thematic Module on Energy with a focus on the specific tools that could be used in developing and implementing water efficiency programmes.
- Group Exercise on water and energy modules with a purpose of validating the usefulness of the proposed tools by SMEs and identifying possible improvements.
- Feedback from the group exercise on water and energy and consolidation of points for improvement.
Day 3
- Presentation of the thematic modules on materials, chemicals and waste with particular focus on areas of potential improvement in SMEs operations on the specific tools that could be used.
- The participant will be subdivided into smaller groups with each of the group particularly carrying out specific exercises in one of the three thematic areas with a possibility of covering more than one if time allows.
- Presentation of the outcome and feedback from the group exercise with a purpose of consolidating the lessons to be drawn.
Day 4
- Presentation of the proposed structure and content of the Industrial Training Manual for SMEs that is to be prepared on the basis of the toolkit.
- Group exercise on developing an effective industrial training manual on promoting resource efficiency in SMEs in the Region.
- Presentation of the outcome form the group exercise and compilation of the inputs provided towards developing an effective industrial training manual.
- Concluding discussion on the further refinement of the Toolkit and development of the Industrial Training Manual for SMEs. The main points which will be addressed include:
- Impressions on the overall generic toolkit including its adequacy for the Vietnamese SMEs and RECP service providers
- A discussion on positive and the negative aspects of the draft toolkit, including what is missing,
- What should be included in a printed version
- Impressions on the toolkit’s pedagogical approach: how should trainers (service providers) present the toolkit to SMEs; how should trainers explain the concept of RE to SMEs
- What should be included in the PRE-SME training manual
- What should be the structure of the industrial (SME) training
- Which national elements are required to service the needs of Vietnamese companies, consultants, and other stakeholders
The training materials can be downloaded from the following links:
PRE-SME Achieving Operational Efficiency and Performance Excellence