Up coming courses
What’s on?
Courses that are running in our Academies over the next few weeks.
14 - 16 Sep 2026
3 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Improve your knowledge and practical skills in using the mechanical jointing tools for walls, internal angles and applying external angles by hand application and ideal follow on after completing the Hand Taping course.
Tue 15 Sep 2026
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours)
Join us to gain practical experience of how to apply K Rend products using electric machines to deliver a high quality finish
16 - 17 Sep 2026
2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
This 2-day course is a great opportunity to develop practical knowledge and experience.
Wed 16 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Increasingly popular as the technically superior method of achieving ever more stringent insulation requirements, External Wall Insulation (EWI) has a wide range of possible insulants, systems and finishes. The course is suitable for applicators, estimators and surveyors.
Thu 17 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Join us to learn about the K Rend product range including base coats, general mortars, scraped texture renders and wet paste/thin coat renders.
Wed 23 Sep 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)
This one-day course is a great opportunity for resellers & distributors to develop knowledge on the passive fire protection of ductwork including key regulations and legislation, as well provide practical knowledge and experience on the installation of Isover U Protect System for passive fire protection of ductwork. *PLEASE NOTE - This course is only for Distribution partners with experience of selling passive fire protection solutions
23 - 24 Sep 2026
2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Improve your knowledge and practical skills in the application of hand taping to tapered edge joints, butt end joints, internal and external angles.
24 - 25 Sep 2026
2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
A follow on to the Introduction to GypWall Single Frame Partitions, also suitable for installers wanting to move into commercial work from residential or those that have previous experience of metal stud and want refresh their knowledge and skills.
29 - 30 Sep 2026
2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Improve your knowledge and practical skills in the construction of drylining to masonry backgrounds using the 'Dot and Dab' method.
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2026
2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Improve your knowledge and practical skills in the construction of drylining to masonry backgrounds using the 'Dot and Dab' method.
1 - 2 Oct 2026
2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Improve your knowledge and practical skills in the application of hand taping to tapered edge joints, butt end joints, internal and external angles.
5
Oct
Introduction to Framed Steel Encasement Systems - GypLyner Encase
Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
Mon 5 Oct 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)
This one day course is designed to introduce learners to the installation of GypLyner Encase (framed encasement)and also for experienced fixers to help demonstrate their competency through manufacturers training.