Institute of Acoustics

Make a sound career choice with new acoustics apprenticeship

A pioneering apprenticeship, designed to train the acousticians of the future, is planning to take its first intake of students 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 begin their programme in September, developing their skills in a mix of workplace training, as well as study.

University announced as a consortium partner for the next generation electric aircraft

The University of Salford has been announced as a partner part of a seven-strong consortium who are developing the next generation of all electric propulsion module that enhances aircraft performance and reduces operating costs. The project brings together industry and academia with The University of Salford Acoustics Research Centre providing their expertise on noise modelling and assessment.

Videos from UKAN SIG-VA Vibro-Acoustics Masterclass 26, 28, 30 October 2020

Open consultation: Night flight restrictions at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports between 2022 and 2024 plus future night flight policy

This is a two-stage consultation asking:

to maintain the existing night flight restrictions for the designated airports between 2022 to 2024 plus banning QC4 rated aircraft movements between 23:30 to 06:00
for views on policy options for the future night flight policy, beyond 2024, at designated airports and nationally

The designated airports are Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.

Welsh Government has published a White Paper for public consultation ahead of a Clean Air Bill for Wales

The Welsh Government has published a White Paper for public consultation ahead of a Clean Air Bill for Wales. It includes proposals for stricter penalties and statutory guidance for authorities in relation to vehicle idling. This is intended to address noise concerns linked to idling as well as air pollution, and the Welsh Government would welcome any consultation responses from a noise perspective.

Joint Guidance on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Practicality and Reliability of Baseline Sound Level Surveying and the Provision of Sound & Noise Impact Assessments (Version 6)

The Association of Noise Consultants and the Institute of Acoustics have previously issued guidance on the Practicality and Reliability of Baseline Sound Level Surveying and related matters during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Version 6 of this guidance has now been published reflecting the return to lockdown.

INTER-NOISE 2021 Congress organization invites contributors to submit an abstract for the 50th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering

Government Guidance on Risk Assessment for Your Environmental Permit has been recently updated

The Government Guidance on Risk Assessment for Your Environmental Permit has been recently updated:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/risk-assessments-for-your-environmental-permit

The most important updates relate to the measuring background sound level (second paragraph below):

“The noise impact assessment for human residential receptors must be done in line with the BS 4142:2014 standard and by a suitably qualified person.

IOA publishes January-February 2021 Acoustics Bulletin

The January/February 2021 issue of Acoustics Bulletin will be with members shortly and it includes:

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