This is a 3-day long course where participants will develop the practical knowledge and skills to board timber and metal stud partitions and apply plasterboard to masonry backgrounds using the “dot and dab” method for the first time.

3 days

£383.33 excl. VAT

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Introduction to Mechanical Taping

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.

3 days

£458.33 excl. VAT

17 - 19 Aug

Clevedon Build Better Academy

19 - 21 Oct

Clevedon Build Better Academy

11 - 13 Nov

Erith Build Better Academy

16 - 18 Nov

Clevedon Build Better Academy

14 - 16 Dec

Clevedon Build Better Academy

DriLyner Dab (dot and dab)

Improve your knowledge and practical skills in the construction of drylining to masonry backgrounds using the 'Dot and Dab' method.

2 days

£333.33 excl. VAT

29 - 30 Sep

Erith Build Better Academy

14 - 15 Oct

Erith Build Better Academy

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

This 2-day course is a great opportunity to develop practical knowledge and experience.

2 days

£333.33 excl. VAT

4 - 5 Aug

Clevedon Build Better Academy

26 - 27 Aug

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

1 - 2 Sep

Clevedon Build Better Academy

5 - 6 Oct

East Leake Build Better Academy

6 - 7 Oct

Clevedon Build Better Academy

7 - 8 Oct

Erith Build Better Academy

3 - 4 Nov

Clevedon Build Better Academy

18 - 19 Nov

Erith Build Better Academy

1 - 2 Dec

Clevedon Build Better Academy

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Advanced Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

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.

2 days

£383.33 excl. VAT

16 - 17 Sep

Erith Build Better Academy

4 - 5 Nov

Erith Build Better Academy

2 - 3 Dec

Erith Build Better Academy

Commercial Wall-linings

This one-day course gives participants the skills to install British Gypsums two metal wall-lining systems for the commercial sector.

1 Day

£210.00 excl. VAT

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Introduction to Finishing Plasterboards

This two-day course is a great introduction for beginners who want to learn how to finish plasterboard ready for decoration. During the course attendees will have a go at both skimming and hand taping.

2 days

£333.33 excl. VAT

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Sound Solutions

This two-day course will help self-builders and installers to upskill in practical knowledge and understand the benefits of British Gypsum sound solutions to improve the acoustic comfort in customers homes.

2 days

£458.33 excl. VAT

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Plastering for beginners

Plastering for Beginners is a three day introduction course that teaches participants how to mix and apply Thistle Finish plasters to plasterboard backgrounds.

3 days

£383.33 excl. VAT

25 - 27 Aug

Clevedon Build Better Academy

26 - 28 Oct

Erith Build Better Academy

24 - 26 Nov

Clevedon Build Better Academy

Hand taping: E-learning

A short self paced E-Learning module to cover products and accessories associated with hand taping, application and common faults.

40 minutes

£15.00 excl. VAT

Elearning

Mechanical taping: E-Learning

A short self paced E-Learning module to cover products and accessories associated with mechanical taping, application and common faults.

40 minutes

£15.00 excl. VAT

Elearning

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

A 1day course covering the installation of GypCeiling MF (MF Ceilings) this includes setting out, forming suspension point, extending components, forming bulkheads/changes in ceiling height and boarding.

1 day

£175.00 excl. VAT

Tue 18 Aug

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Fri 18 Sep

Erith Build Better Academy

Thu 1 Oct

Erith Build Better Academy

Thu 26 Nov

Erith Build Better Academy

Introduction to Weber External Wall Insulation: HI-Rise

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.

1 day

£100.00 excl. VAT

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Commercial Site Managers - Virtual Classroom

The Digital Commercial Site Managers Course runs across four, one-hour modules that are delivered remotely. The course focuses on the correct installation of British Gypsum products relating to fire and acoustics.

4 hours

£183.33 excl. VAT

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Residential Site Managers Course - Virtual Classroom

This digital version of the Residential Site Managers Course is delivered in two 1.5 hour modules remotely. Designed to upskill supervisors in the residential sector, the course is a flexible option for those unable to do training in person or stay off-site for longer periods of time.

3 hours (2 x 1.5hr modules)

£116.67 excl. VAT

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Introduction to Gypwall Shaft

This practical two day course is ideal for beginners looking to learn how to install Gypwall Shaft, and also for experienced fixers to help demonstrate their competency through manufacturers training.

2 days

£383.33 excl. VAT

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Forming Openings in Fire Rated Partitions

This one-day course is ideal for both trainees and experienced dryliners who want to expand their knowledge and practical skills through manufacturers training.

1 day

£175.00 excl. VAT

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Introduction to Steel Encasement Systems - Framed and Frameless

This two-day course is designed to introduce learners to the installation of GypLyner Encase (framed encasement) and FireCase encasement systems (frameless encasement), and also for experienced fixers to help demonstrate their competency through manufacturers training.

1 day

From £175.00 excl. VAT

Tue 15 Sep

East Leake Build Better Academy