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Found 35 short duration training standards. The standards are sorted in alphabetical order

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Preparing to and installing external wall insulation introduction

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to further support their learning with the following: understanding the characteristics of resources; organisational procedures for selecting resources; identifying potential hazards with resources; protecting work and work area from damage; understanding work programmes; how to communicate with your team and others; carrying out external and internal pre and post installation checks; installing pre-finished or non-finished insulation systems; minimising thermal bridging; installing vapour control barriers; risks associated with ventilation and combustion appliances; recognising specific requirements for structures of special interest, traditional construction and historical significance; recognising when specialist skills are required; disposing of waste; looking after tools and equipment; working at height; safe use of access equipment and harness systems.

Property flood resilience surveying

The purpose of this standard is to provide candidates with the knowledge to assess the risk of flooding, and to develop strategies to provide flood resistance and resilience by adapting construction methods or carrying out alterations in existing buildings.

Residential ventilation masterclass

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.

Retrofit insulation masterclass

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

Rising damp and its control

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge and skills to support the following: identifying rising damp, using moisture meters, controlling rising damp, interpreting information, setting up equipment, stepped drilling procedures, types of damp-proof treatments, the importance of re-plastering, safe disposal of waste

Structural waterproofing update

The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with knowledge of the updated BS 8102:2009 code of practice for protection of below ground structures against water from the ground.

Surface preparation and board installation for external wall insulation

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following: Maintaining safe, healthy and environmental work practices, Understanding an assessment of significance, Interpreting information, Complying with legislation, standards, official guidance, Selecting resources, Identifying when specialist skills are required, Protecting work, Carrying out pre-installation checks, Preparing surfaces and substrate, Installing boards and making good, Carry out post installation checks, Handing over to the customer

Surveying timber and dampness in buildings

The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with the knowledge to identify, resolve and report problems relating to dampness and/or timber infestation/decay in buildings.

Surveyor in structural waterproofing

The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with knowledge to install new basements and convert existing basements, including: design, planning, and installation of structural waterproofing projects below ground.

Thermography introduction

The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with knowledge and skills to apply thermography as a diagnostic aid to determine the performance of a building.