Hand Taping

Improve your knowledge and practical skills in the application of hand taping to tapered edge joints, butt end joints, internal and external angles.

Description

This specialist course in hand taping is made up of 16 hours of mostly practical work. Designed for those with little or no previous experience, the course aims to upskill new installers, dryliners or decorators by introducing them to the benefits of jointing compounds.

 Attendees will learn how to use British Gypsums Jointing Range and Accessories to finish the plasterboard joints in their assigned training cubicle. Anyone that’s already finished the Introduction to Drylining Finishing course will find this a great next step to build on knowledge and skills.

 Following a short registration and safety session, attendees will get straight into practical work covering a variety of information about jointing, compounds and preparing finished surfaces ready for decoration. At the end of the course there’s a practical assessment to solidify the learning.

 This is a great opportunity to mix compounds and know when and exactly how to apply them. There’s a strong focus on safety and cleanliness with every attendee encouraged to work to the highest standards by an industry-recognised course leader.

 For those who pass the course and want to develop their taping skills further, the Mechanical Jointing Course is a great next move. 

CITB training grants

If you’re a CITB Registered employer this course attracts a tier 2 grant of £140/person.

Please note 

you must include your CITB registration number when registering for the course when asked for the grant application to be processed.

The learner attending the training will also be required to provide some additional information including demonstrating their identification via official ID.

This grant can only be claimed ONCE per learner.

Accreditations

Late arrivals

All courses are a minimum of 6 hours per day

Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to your course

Once a course has started late arrivals will NOT be allowed entry, in this situation an alternative date will be provided, however NO refund will be issued

Minimum course numbers

This course requires a minimum of 2 attendees

Language of delivery

This course is delivered in English, all resources and course documents are in English.

Pre requisites

All learners must be able to speak and read English to complete the course

Cancellation policy

  • We reserve the right to cancel or arrange an alternative date for a course. In such circumstances, we will endeavour to provide five working days’ notice of cancellation or change to you, unless the problem is urgent due to an emergency or illness.
  • In the event of cancellation by the Build Better Academy, you will be entitled to a full refund of the course fee, but we shall not be liable for any other loss or expense arising.
  • You may cancel the course booking by notifying us as soon as reasonably practicable. You shall also be deemed to have cancelled the course booking if the delegate does not attend the event
  • No refund shall be provided if you cancel the course within 14 days of its start date.

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