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The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following: types of roof structures: characteristics of foundations, functions of external load bearing walls, upper timber floor construction, ground floor - suspended timber floor construction, ground floor - solid floors, partitions, timber frame housing, windows, doors and door frames, plaster work, services.

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The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following: the role of a building preservation technician, different routes within specialised trades, when preservation is required, surveys and inspections

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The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to prepare candidates for the examination to achieve the certificate: Certificated surveyor of timber & dampness in buildings (CSTDB)

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The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge and skills to support the following: identifying dry rot, biology and capabilities of dry rot, opening up when permitted, understanding and using exposure strips, what to do when the structural integrity has been compromised, preparation, removing plaster, exposing embedded timbers, drilling embedded timbers, safe disposal of waste

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The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge and skills to support the following: interpreting information, recognising suitable and non-suitable wall surfaces, preparation of surfaces, applying surface water repellents, removing masking and protective coverings, removing self-erected access

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The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge and skills to support the following: recognising when a remedial DPC is unsuitable, preparing wall surfaces, isolating electrical circuits on walls, fixing cavity drainage plaster membranes

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The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with knowledge of damp and timber aspects of the building preservation industry.

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The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following: types and correct use of PPE, using barriers and signage, identifying protected species, preparing timber treatment products and biocides, safe and secure disposal of waste

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The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with the knowledge to analyse problems caused by air-exchange and damp, and select suitable retrofit ventilation solutions in line with the associated regulations.

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The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following: challenges of retrofit principles of retrofit installing insulation whole building approach

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