What is the overall objective and scope of this training programme?

The Chemical Management training programme and accompanying Chemical Management Guide are designed to help companies (especially small- and medium-sized enterprises) in developing countries:

• Reduce costs and hazards related to the use of chemicals
• Develop improvement measures and implement adequate control approaches
• Improve worker health and safety
• Reduce environmental impact

· Enhance competitiveness

The target groups and criteria for selection for CM training:

Target groups	Example	Criteria for selection	Additional assets
Companies Owners, managers, middle management	Sectors such as: Textiles Tanneries Pulp & Paper Painting Electroplating	Chemicals represent a major portion of the running costs	The company is not already involved in other training activities at the time of the training (such as ISO 14000 or other)
Consultants Environmental consultants / business consultants		Background in chemical or environmental engineering Interested to provide consultancy to companies	Have experience working with companies Knowledge of local language
Trainers		Interested in the topic chemical management Interested in experiential learning approach	Experience in carrying out training Knowledge of foreign language
Intermediaries (local organising institutions) Representatives of government / non-governmental organizations (NGOs)	Chamber of commerce, environmental agencies, universities, training institutes, agencies for health protection, associations, environmental NGOs	Have the possibility to organize training or facilitate relationship between consultants and companies Have access to companies	Can provide own budget to organize training or are able to ask for participation fees

Timeframe for the complete training programme: approximately 6 months

1st Activity – Starting point

1st Module “Identifying Hot Spots“

Duration:	3 days including ½ day company visit
Trainer:	In the start-up phase: 2 international trainers or 1 international and 1 local co-trainer; in the future: 2 local trainers
Participants:	Up to 20
Learning objectives:	Get familiar with Chemical Management
	Be able to identify Hot Spots in a company
	Be able to deal with Hot Spots
	Be able to elaborate an Action Plan
Facilities:	Venue that accommodates 20 people and includes space for at least 5 separate working groups; lunch and coffee breaks
Equipment:	In-focus (beamer), white screen, at least five pin boards, brown paper, pins, meta plan cards, flipcharts with enough paper, markers, digital camera
Preparation:	Find about 5 companies for in-house training (site visits); organise transportation to companies
Documentation:	Photo documentation with digital camera, workshop report

As additional training for the consultants/local trainers, a 2-day Training-of-Trainers should be held directly after the 1^st Module.

Additional Training for consultants and trainers

1^st Training-of-Trainers: Hot Spots (directly after 1^st Module)

Duration:	2 days
Trainer:	1-2 international trainer
Participants:	All consultants and trainers that have participated in the 1st Module About 10 participants
Learning objectives:	Deepen knowledge of training methodology (presentation, moderation and documentation skills) Deepen know-how in Chemical Management (technical background material)
	Learning how to organize and structure the training
Facilities:	Venue which fits 12 persons; lunch and coffee breaks
Materials:	All material distributed and elaborated during 1st module Power Point Presentations Handouts Chemical Management Guide, ILO Paper Health & Safety at the work place
Equipment:	In-focus (beamer), white screen, at least five pin boards, brown paper, pins, meta plan cards, flipcharts with enough paper, markers, digital camera
Preparation:	Invitation of consultants/trainers for 2 extra days, information that they should bring all materials that they have already received or elaborated in the companies
Documentation:	Photo documentation with digital camera, workshop report

2nd Activity: 1st Network Meeting (about 1 month later)

Duration:	½ day up to 1 day
Trainer:	One or more local trainers
Participants:	All participants of first module (up to 20)
Learning objectives:	To provide possibility for networking, problem solving, discussion of relevant topics related to CM, expert input etc.
Facilities:	Venue that accommodates 20 people, if necessary lunch and coffee breaks
Equipment:	Depending on agenda of the meeting: in-focus (beamer), white screen, flipcharts/paper, markers
Preparations:	Agenda for the meeting / topics for discussion / Action Learning Set
Documentation:	Short report on content and outcome of the network meeting

3rd Activity: 2nd Network Meeting (about 2 months later)

See above

4th Activity

2nd Module: “Making an Inventory” (about 3 months later)

Duration:	3 days including 1 day company visit
Participants:	Up to 20 (same as in first module)
Trainer:	In the start-up phase: Two international trainers or one international and one local co-trainer; In the future: two local trainers
Objectives:	Be able to apply Chemical Management in a company
	Be able to make an Inventory
	Be able to control hazards
	Be able to elaborate an Action Plan
Facilities:	Venue that accommodates 20 people and provides space for at least 5 separate working groups; lunch and coffee breaks
Materials:	Power Point Presentations and Handouts Chemical Management Guide (already distributed in 1st module) Original labels of chemicals and equivalent MSDS (for exercise)
Equipment:	In-focus (beamer), white screen, at least five pin boards, brown paper, pins, meta plan cards, flipcharts with enough paper, markers, digital camera
Preparation:	Inform companies about in-house training (same companies as in 1st module); prepare transportation to companies
Documentation:	Photo documentation with digital camera, workshop report

As additional training for the consultants/trainers a 1-day (or up to 2 days) Training-of-Trainers should be held directly after the 2nd Module.

Additional Training for consultants and trainers

2^nd Training-of-Trainers – Making an Inventory (directly after 2nd Module)

Duration:	1 day (up to 2days)
Trainer:	1-2 international trainer
Participants:	All consultants and trainers that have participated in the 2nd Module About 10 participants (same as in first ToT)
Learning objectives:	Deepen knowledge of the training methodology Deepen know how in Chemical Management (inventory, risk and cost assessment, control of hazardous substances) Self-assessment and agreement on future trainers Learn how to organize and structure the training
Facilities:	Venue that accommodates 12 people lunch and coffee breaks
Materials:	All material distributed and elaborated during 2nd module Power Point Presentations and Handouts Chemical Management Guide, COSSH Essentials Inventories / cost and quantities elaborated in the five pilot companies
Equipment:	In-focus (beamer), white screen, at least five pin boards, brown paper, pins, meta plan cards, flipcharts with enough paper, markers, digital camera
Preparation:	Invitation of consultants/trainers for 1 (up to 2) extra day, information that they should bring all materials that they have already received or elaborated in the companies
Documentation:	Photo documentation with digital camera, workshop report

5th Activity: 4th Network Meeting (about four months later)

See above

6^th Activity: 5^th Network Meeting (about five months later)

See above

7th Activity:  Multiplication Event (about 6 months later)

Duration:	½ day up to 1 day
Trainer:	One or more local trainer
Participants:	All participants of the training and up to 80 new participants who have an interest in chemical management (i.e. other consultants, other companies, other intermediary institutions, other donor agencies, etc.)
Learning objectives:	Disseminate the results of the training Find new participants, organizers, and sponsors for further CM training Promote the topic chemical management in general
Facilities:	Venue that accommodates 100 people; lunch and coffee breaks
Materials:	Documented success stories from the companies
Equipment:	Depending on agenda: In-focus (beamer), white screen, flipcharts/paper, digital camera
Preparation:	Agenda for the meeting, material to be presented, selection and invitation of suitable participants
Documentation:	Short report on content and outcome of the multiplication event

After 6 months, further network meetings could be organized depending on the specific needs of the participants.

A new training program could be started with new participants involving the already trained consultants / trainers.

In addition, companies and consultants could make their individual arrangement for further in-house consultancy.