Course dates

19 - 21 Oct

11 - 13 Nov

16 - 18 Nov

14 - 16 Dec

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

14 - 15 Oct

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

26 - 27 Aug

1 - 2 Sep

5 - 6 Oct

6 - 7 Oct

7 - 8 Oct

3 - 4 Nov

18 - 19 Nov

1 - 2 Dec

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

4 - 5 Nov

2 - 3 Dec

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

No dates scheduled

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

No dates scheduled

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

No dates scheduled

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

26 - 28 Oct

24 - 26 Nov

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

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

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

Fri 18 Sep

Thu 1 Oct

Thu 26 Nov

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

No dates scheduled

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

No dates scheduled

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

No dates scheduled

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

No dates scheduled

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

No dates scheduled

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

Tue 8 Dec

GypWall Single Frame Partitions: E-Learning

A self paced course which is an introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions.

20 minutes

£20.83 excl. VAT

Introduction to Environmental Awareness

Our introduction to environmental awareness e-learning course is designed to help learners understand what the environment is and why it is important to protect it

£15.00 excl. VAT

Asbesto Awareness

If you’re in a building that was built before the year 2000, it probably contains asbestos. The dangers that asbestos presents are serious, with it being responsible for around 5,000 deaths per year. Employers must ensure that anyone who could disturb asbestos while carrying out their everyday work understands what asbestos is and how to work in a competent and safe way, without risk to themselves or others.

£15.00 excl. VAT

Introduction to Loft Insulation installation

An introduction to the installation of loft insulation

1 day

£175.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Introduction to Sustainable Homes

This module will discuss the 10 key sustainability issues facing the home building sector, and how best to tackle them in a way that's good for the environment and your business.

30 minutes

Free

Introduction to Weber flooring solutions

Learn how to get more done in less time with our range of flooring systems, developed for optimum speed of application and strength and durability in demanding industrial and commercial settings

1 day

£100.00 excl. VAT

Tue 8 Sep

Introduction to Weber Monocouche Renders

Aimed primarily at those interested in using Weber monocouche materials

1 day

£100.00 excl. VAT

Thu 8 Oct

Saint-Gobain Retrofit Solutions - Supervisor Course

This two-day course is a great opportunity to develop practical and theory knowledge around the use of Saint-Gobain systems for the retrofit of properties including External Wall Insulation (EWI), Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) and Loft Insulation.

2 days

£416.67 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Saint-Gobain Retrofit Solutions - Installer course

This three-day course is a great opportunity to develop practical and theory knowledge around the use of Saint-Gobain systems for the retrofit of properties including External Wall Insulation (EWI), Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) and Loft Insulation.

3 Days

£416.67 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Introduction to Weberwall Brick

weberwall brick is a fast-fix for both internal and external use giving a “real” brick finish in both look and feel.

1 Day

£100.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Introduction to Weber External Wall Insulation: Low Rise

1 Day

£100.00 excl. VAT

Wed 16 Sep

Bespoke Technical Mortars

Adapted to suit Weber stockists and distributors, the Technical Mortars course is an intense day course covering concrete repair products, grouting, anchoring, pavement repair and bedding mortars.

1 Day

£100.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Introduction to Weber Tiling Solutions

Our tile fixing courses are suitable for all skill levels, options include product training for retail staff, waterproofing and tanking, using levelling compounds, and more. Bespoke courses can also be requested.

1 Day

£120.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Introduction to Weber Modern Renders

This course offers an introduction into our range of render products including our popular weberend MT lightweight render system and our versatile weberend OCR base coat render.

1 day

£100.00 excl. VAT

Wed 12 Aug

Wed 9 Sep

Wed 7 Oct

Climate Fresk

In order to take action and build solutions, we first need to understand the problem. Climate Fresk is a powerful tool for providing a quality climate education. It is accessible to anyone and can be scaled quickly within an organisation or community.

3 hours

Free

No dates scheduled

K Rend Introduction to Modern Renders | Hand Application

Join us to learn about the K Rend product range including base coats, general mortars, scraped texture renders and wet paste/thin coat renders.

1 Day

£83.33 excl. VAT

K Systems EWI Installer Course

Join us to learn about the range of K Systems EWI system designs and range of finishes, with practical experience of installing the system.

1 Day

£100.00 excl. VAT

K Rend Machine Applied Renders

Join us to gain practical experience of how to apply K Rend products using electric machines to deliver a high quality finish

1 Day

£100.00 excl. VAT

K Rend Advanced Machine Application with PFT

Join us for the Advanced Machine Application Course in K Rend Monocouche Renders | An Exclusive Collaboration with Les Lord (PFT Northern)

1 Day

£100.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

K Rend Advanced Machine Application with PFT - Thin Coat Renders

Join us for the Advanced Machine Application Course in K Rend Silicone Thin Coat Renders | An Exclusive Collaboration with Les Lord (PFT Northern)

1 Day

£100.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Introduction to Framed Steel Encasement Systems - GypLyner Encase

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.

1 day

£175.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Introduction to Frameless Steel Encasement Systems - FireCase

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

1 Day

£175.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

People and Retrofit

This module will help you understand how central people are to all stages of the retrofit process.

45 mins

Free

Whole House Retrofit

This module will look at what is meant by a whole building, and fabric first approach.

45 MIns

Free

Business Case for Retrofit

This module will give you an introduction to retrofit, and set you up to learn more about retrofit in our other e-learning modules and resources.

45 Mins

Free

Well-Being of Future Generations Act Wales

Yn y modiwl hwn byddwn yn trafod Deddf Llesiant Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol yng Nghymru, sut y gall effeithio ar eich cymuned leol a sut y gall cydymffurfio â'r Ddeddf fod o fudd i'ch busnes. In this module we will discuss the Wellbeing Future Generations Act in Wales, how it can impact your local community and how complying with the Act can benefit your business.

30 Mins

Free

The Circular Economy

So you may have heard the term "circular economy" - but what does it mean in practice? This module will help unravel the term.

75 Mins

Free

Standards for Retrofit

This module will look at the difference between domestic and commercial retrofit, and then enable you to choose a path in the module that is most suited to you.

45 Mins

Free

Overheating in Homes

This module discusses what overheating is, and why it has significant health, energy, environmental and economical implications for the home building sector

30 Mins

Free

Fire Safety in Buildings

This free fire safety in buildings course has been developed in partnership with Build UK and fire industry experts and is designed to improve an individual’s knowledge of fire safety measures in buildings.

60 MIns

Free

Fire Safety Awareness In Construction and the Built Environment

Take advantage of our free online course and learn about fire safety risk assessment and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively identify and mitigate potential fire hazards.

120 Mins (2 hours)

Free

Introduction to Spraying Thistle Plasters

This demonstration is an introduction to spraying Thistle finishing plasters through specific machines.*

2 Hours

Free

Newcastle College - Ryehill Campus

Tue 25 Aug

South Lanarkshire College

Tue 8 Sep

Green Light Training - Bristol

Thu 17 Sep

Greenlight Training - Plymouth

Tue 6 Oct

Silver Trowel Academy

Thu 8 Oct

Elliotts Builders Merchants - Christchurch

Tue 27 Oct

NPTC Group

Thu 29 Oct

Robert Price Builders Merchants - Cardiff

Tue 1 Dec

Forming Openings in Fire Rated Partitions & Passive Fire Protection of Service Penetrations

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

2 days

£400.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Introduction to GypCeiling Grid

1 day

£180.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Installation of Isover U Protect System

This one-day course is a great opportunity forinstallers of ductwork fire protection systems to develop wider 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.

1 Day

Free

No dates scheduled

Suspended Ceilings

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

1 day

£175.00 excl. VAT

Tue 18 Aug

Fri 18 Sep

Thu 1 Oct

Thu 26 Nov

Introduction to GypCeiling Grid

1 day

£180.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Weber courses

Introduction to Weber External Wall Insulation: HI-Rise

1 day

£100.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Introduction to Weber Monocouche Renders

Aimed primarily at those interested in using Weber monocouche materials

1 day

£100.00 excl. VAT

Thu 8 Oct

Introduction to Weberwall Brick

weberwall brick is a fast-fix for both internal and external use giving a “real” brick finish in both look and feel.

1 Day

£100.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Introduction to Weber External Wall Insulation: Low Rise

1 Day

£100.00 excl. VAT

Wed 16 Sep

Introduction to Weber Modern Renders

This course offers an introduction into our range of render products including our popular weberend MT lightweight render system and our versatile weberend OCR base coat render.

1 day

£100.00 excl. VAT

Wed 12 Aug

Wed 9 Sep

Wed 7 Oct

British Gypsum

Introduction to 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.

2 days

From £300.00 excl. VAT

17 - 18 Aug

19 - 20 Aug

25 - 26 Aug

21 - 22 Sep

19 - 20 Oct

20 - 21 Oct

16 - 17 Nov

14 - 15 Dec

14 - 15 Dec

Introduction to Drylining

3 days

£383.33 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

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

14 - 15 Oct

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

26 - 27 Aug

1 - 2 Sep

5 - 6 Oct

6 - 7 Oct

7 - 8 Oct

3 - 4 Nov

18 - 19 Nov

1 - 2 Dec

Pure Practical

This practical course is six hours of learning for anyone new to the industry, including branch or internal staff.

1 day

From £262.50 excl. VAT

Mon 17 Aug

Fri 9 Oct

Mon 12 Oct

Fri 13 Nov

Mon 16 Nov

Mon 7 Dec

Fri 11 Dec

Advanced Pure Practical

The Advanced Pure Practical course will focus on building high performance systems and understanding the importance of building systems correctly.

1 day

£350.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Advanced Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

2 days

£383.33 excl. VAT

16 - 17 Sep

4 - 5 Nov

2 - 3 Dec

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

No dates scheduled

Sound Solutions

2 days

£458.33 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Commercial Site Manager Course

This one-day course aims to upskill those supervising British Gypsum products and system installation in the commercial sector and help them to develop greater competency around inspecting installed British Gypsum products and systems to ensure that the specified fire and acoustics performance is maintained.

1 day

From £262.50 excl. VAT

Fri 13 Nov

Residential Site Managers Course

This one course is designed to help anyone supervising subcontractors in the low-rise residential sector to upskill and gain competency.

1 day

From £262.50 excl. VAT

Fri 9 Oct

Fri 11 Dec

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

26 - 28 Oct

24 - 26 Nov

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

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

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

1 day

£175.00 excl. VAT

Tue 18 Aug

Fri 18 Sep

Thu 1 Oct

Thu 26 Nov

Commercial Site Managers - Virtual Classroom

4 hours

£183.33 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Residential Site Managers Course - Virtual Classroom

3 hours (2 x 1.5hr modules)

£116.67 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Introduction to Gypwall Shaft

2 days

£383.33 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

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

No dates scheduled

Introduction to Steel Encasement Systems - Framed and Frameless

1 day

From £175.00 excl. VAT

Tue 15 Sep

Tue 8 Dec

GypWall Single Frame Partitions: E-Learning

A self paced course which is an introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions.

20 minutes

£20.83 excl. VAT

GypCeiling Grid

A short self-paced ELearning module on GypCeiling Grid

£8.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Introduction to Airless Plaster - Spraying and Sanding

A 1 day course on the application and finishing of Gyproc Spray Finish. Please note that we also offer a 3 day variant of this course which includes preparation of joints prior to spraying.

1 day

£175.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Principles of fire and passive protection for designers and specifiers

This short course is designed to give you a solid grounding in the essentials of fire safety in construction. Across two 30-minute modules, you’ll explore why fire safety matters, how fire performance is measured, and the principles of passive fire protection. You’ll also see how British Gypsum and Isover products and systems contribute to safer, more resilient buildings. A final assessment helps you check and confirm your learning.

60 minutes

£60.00 excl. VAT

RIBA Approved CPD

Maintaining system integrity in drylining applications

Your reputation as an architect, specifier, or contractor depends on delivering systems that meet client requirements and maintain proven performance, reducing the risk of costly remedial work. This CPD module explains drylining systems, their performance characteristics, relevant BS and EN standards, and how to maintain system performance integrity.

30 Minutes

Free

Introduction to acoustic design and the drylining package

Building acoustics affect occupants’ health, wellbeing, and productivity. This RIBA Approved module explains acoustic design principles, sound insulation, and systems used to achieve good acoustics.

30 Mins

Free

Designing the drylining package to inhibit fire growth

This RIBA approved CPD covers fire design basics for drylining systems, including limiting fire growth, protecting structural elements, and ensuring fire compartmentation in walls, ceilings, and floors.

40 Minutes

Free