A pioneering apprenticeship in acoustics is planning to take its first intake of trainees later this year.

The Acoustics Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship has been developed as an employer-led, industry initiative, with support from the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) and the Institute of Acoustics (IOA).

It is hoped that the first students can start the apprenticeship in September, with work-based training,...

The awards ceremony will be available to view shortly along with copies of the finalist videos.

Modelling of Groundborne Vibration – James Talbot

Groundborne Noise and Vibration – Instrumentation & Data Processing – Mike Breslin

Understanding the dynamic properties of soil and rock -Rupert Thornely Taylor

Red Book Launch – Tom Brodowski 

A review of the guidance on groundborne noise and vibration assessment criteria David Hiller

Sensitive Equipment and Operations Criteria – Tim Street

Vibration...

Two specialist consultants have been appointed to the Board of a national trade association.

The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) welcomed the new appointees who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the Board.

Louise Beamish of WSP...

An Ambassador for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects has been appointed as the Chair of a group promoting careers in acoustics.

Vicky Stewart, an Associate acoustic consultant and National STEM Co-ordinator at Atkins, has stepped...