The deadline to book free Roofing and Brickwork industry Masterclasses is approaching. Expert-led Masterclasses, delivered by NHBC building inspectors, are currently available to book until 30 September 2026.

There's also another chance to book our Dry Lining Masterclass, which returns with an updated funded model.

How to book

• Book our Roofing Masterclass

• Book our Brickwork Masterclass

• Book our Dry Lining Masterclass

This is your last chance to secure fully funded training for Roofing and Brickwork Masterclasses before 30 September 2026.

Dry Lining Masterclasses cost £645 but can be funded by CITB if eligible.

What the Masterclasses cover

Our Masterclasses explore the most common issues found by NHBC building inspectors. They cover best practice, with practical suggestions for improved quality and standards.

Topics include:

Roofing Masterclass

• Underlay and battens and roofing components

• Mortar

• Fire stopping

• Condensation control/ventilation

• Weathering and flashings

• Fixing of slates and tiles

• Wet and dry verges and valleys

• Dry/ventilated ridges.

Brickwork Masterclass

• Cavity wall construction

• Cavity insulation

• DPCs and cavity trays

• Cavity barriers

• Timber frame

• Sound insulation.

Dry Lining Masterclass

• Defect statistics

• When dry lining and plasterboard can start

• Plasterboard fixings

• Dry lining

• Fire safety

• Sound insulation

• Consistent approach to finishes.

Who the Masterclasses are for

• Roofing: Subcontractors working in trades that construct roofs

• Brickwork: Subcontractors working in trades that carry out brickwork

• Dry Lining: Subcontractors working as a plasterer or dry liner.

Benefits of attending an industry Masterclass

Reduce mistakes and cut costs

• Masterclasses focus on the most common issues found by building inspectors. This helps attendees get work right the first time, reducing the likelihood of expensive rework.

Funded, expert-led training

• Roofing and Brickwork Masterclasses are fully funded by CITB and CITB Northern Ireland. They are guided by industry experts who can offer practical and up-to-date training

• Dry Lining Masterclasses return with an updated funding model, which may require employer contribution. Sessions cost £645 but can be funded by CITB.

  Find out if you’re eligible.

Improve quality and productivity

• Identify possible defects early, so that teams can avoid problems ahead of time and deliver high-quality work.

Flexible and accessible

• Masterclasses take 90 minutes

• Classes can be held on site, so no need to lose a day’s rate (minimum student numbers may apply)

• Alternatively, Masterclasses can be booked as an open course at one of our training hubs across the UK.