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January 2025

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

27

Jan

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Discount

Mon 27 Jan 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £138.83 excl. VAT

Mon 27 Jan 2025

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.

Mechanical Taping

29

Jan

Mechanical Taping

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

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29 - 31 Jan 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £350.63 excl. VAT

29 - 31 Jan 2025

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.

30

Jan

Commercial Site Manager Course

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

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Thu 30 Jan 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £223.13 excl. VAT

Thu 30 Jan 2025

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.

February 2025

Hand Taping

4

Feb

Hand Taping

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

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4 - 5 Feb 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £255.00 excl. VAT

4 - 5 Feb 2025

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.

12

Feb

Commercial Site Manager Course

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Discount

Wed 12 Feb 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £223.13 excl. VAT

Wed 12 Feb 2025

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.

Introduction to GypCeiling Grid

13

Feb

Introduction to GypCeiling Grid

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Discount

Thu 13 Feb 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £138.83 excl. VAT

Thu 13 Feb 2025

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.

Introduction to Gypwall Shaft

24

Feb

Introduction to Gypwall Shaft

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

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24 - 25 Feb 2025

2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £297.50 excl. VAT

24 - 25 Feb 2025

2 days, 9:30 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.

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

25

Feb

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Discount

Tue 25 Feb 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £138.83 excl. VAT

Tue 25 Feb 2025

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.

Plastering for beginners

26

Feb

Plastering for beginners

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

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26 - 28 Feb 2025

3 days, 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £297.50 excl. VAT

26 - 28 Feb 2025

3 days, 8:45 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.

27

Feb

Commercial Site Manager Course

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Discount

Thu 27 Feb 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £223.13 excl. VAT

Thu 27 Feb 2025

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.

March 2025

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

4

Mar

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Discount

4 - 5 Mar 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £255.00 excl. VAT

4 - 5 Mar 2025

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

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

Introduction to Drylining

5

Mar

Introduction to Drylining

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

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5 - 7 Mar 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £255.00 excl. VAT

5 - 7 Mar 2025

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.

Advanced Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

13

Mar

Advanced Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

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13 - 14 Mar 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £297.50 excl. VAT

13 - 14 Mar 2025

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

17

Mar

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Discount

Mon 17 Mar 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £138.83 excl. VAT

Mon 17 Mar 2025

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

18

Mar

Introduction to GypCeiling Grid

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Discount

Tue 18 Mar 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £138.83 excl. VAT

Tue 18 Mar 2025

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.

19

Mar

Commercial Site Manager Course

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Discount

Wed 19 Mar 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £223.13 excl. VAT

Wed 19 Mar 2025

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.

Mechanical Taping

19

Mar

Mechanical Taping

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Discount

19 - 21 Mar 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £350.63 excl. VAT

19 - 21 Mar 2025

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.

Hand Taping

27

Mar

Hand Taping

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Discount

27 - 28 Mar 2025

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

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • From £255.00 excl. VAT

27 - 28 Mar 2025

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.