Details:
Dates:
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Fees: £195
Location: Upkeep
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About the City and Guilds Certificate
What you will learn:
By the end of this course you will be able to give a general description of how buildings are constructed and be able to identify common defects in walls and roofs and their remedies.
You will have the opportunity to do practical work on identifying different types of wall and roof construction, describing common defects and ordering appropriate repairs.
Designed for:
Housing officers, project workers, receptionists and caretakers who take repairs requests, as well as non-technical staff who inspect buildings or prepare works orders.
Key Points:
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the components of a building
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understanding foundations
different types of wall construction
key components: damp proof courses, wall ties, etc.
common defects in walls
identifying the main components of flat and pitched roofs
understanding roof spaces
typical defects in pitched roofs and flat roofs
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how to diagnose common defects, including rain penetration and other defects
This course forms one module of the Upkeep/City & Guilds Certificate in Diagnosing Defects and Ordering Repairs. For more about the Certificate, visit this page: City & Guilds Certificate
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