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We can also offer courses on demand. These courses are run at the direct request of customers and must involve a minimum of 2 attendees per course.

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March 2026

 Commercial Site Manager Course

17

Mar

Commercial Site Manager Course

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Tue 17 Mar 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £83.33 excl. VAT

Tue 17 Mar 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

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.

Advanced Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

18

Mar

Advanced Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

18 - 19 Mar 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £383.33 excl. VAT

18 - 19 Mar 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.

Introduction to Hand Taping

24

Mar

Introduction to Hand Taping

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

24 - 25 Mar 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

24 - 25 Mar 2026

2 days, 8:30 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.

Introduction to Gypwall Shaft

31

Mar

Introduction to Gypwall Shaft

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £383.33 excl. VAT

31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This practical one 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.

April 2026

DriLyner Dab (dot and dab)

1

Apr

DriLyner Dab (dot and dab)

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

1 - 2 Apr 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

1 - 2 Apr 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.

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

7

Apr

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

7 - 8 Apr 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

7 - 8 Apr 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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

Introduction to Mechanical Taping

7

Apr

Introduction to Mechanical Taping

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

7 - 9 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £458.33 excl. VAT

7 - 9 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 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.

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

15

Apr

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Wed 15 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £175.00 excl. VAT

Wed 15 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

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.

Introduction to GypCeiling Grid

16

Apr

Introduction to GypCeiling Grid

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Thu 16 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £175.00 excl. VAT

Thu 16 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A 1 day introductory course on GypCeling Grid (lay in grid ceilings) covering setting out, forming suspension points, creating bulkheads and changs in ceiling height as well as the installation of ceiling tiles.

Plastering for beginners

21

Apr

Plastering for beginners

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

21 - 23 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £458.33 excl. VAT

21 - 23 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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

Introduction to Drylining

28

Apr

Introduction to Drylining

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

28 - 30 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £383.33 excl. VAT

28 - 30 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

May 2026

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

6

May

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

6 - 7 May 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £300.00 excl. VAT

6 - 7 May 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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

Introduction to Hand Taping

12

May

Introduction to Hand Taping

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

12 - 13 May 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

12 - 13 May 2026

2 days, 8:30 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.

Advanced Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

20

May

Advanced Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

20 - 21 May 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £383.33 excl. VAT

20 - 21 May 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.

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

27

May

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Wed 27 May 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £175.00 excl. VAT

Wed 27 May 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

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.

June 2026

Introduction to Mechanical Taping

2

Jun

Introduction to Mechanical Taping

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

2 - 4 Jun 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £412.50 excl. VAT

2 - 4 Jun 2026

3 days, 8:30 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.