Training Courses

In order to get the most out of Safeguard Products, specialist knowledge is required. This applies to both the application of the products and the diagnosis of the problems affecting a building - e.g. whether dampness is caused by rising damp, condensation, or penetrating damp.

It is for this reason that Safeguard has put together a comprehensive range of training courses run by some of the most qualified names in the industry.

Most courses are run at our head office in Horsham, West Sussex, with convenient road and rail links from London and the South Coast. For those coming from further afield, we are close to Gatwick airport which is served by flights from most major UK and European airports.

In addition to our training courses, we are able to offer RIBA-approved CPD seminars to specifiers on the subjects of basement waterproofing, dampness in buildings, and green roofs.

The following courses are currently available:

Independent courses run by Graham Coleman. The surveyors courses are specifically designed to cover a large proportion of the timber and dampness syllabus for the Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatment (CSRT) qualification.

Day 1 - Timber Infestation
Day 2 - Dampness in Buildings

Price: £265 + VAT for both days. Includes lunch.

Venue: Horsham, West Sussex.

Forthcoming course dates: 3rd August 2010 (Timber), 4th August 2010 (Dampness)

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An independent one day course run by Peter Macdonald. Ideally suited for preservation treatment technicians and those embarking on a career in the building preservation industry.

Course Fee: £150 per delegate. Includes lunch.

Venues: Horsham, West Sussex and Bradford, West Yorkshire

Forthcoming course dates: Horsham – 8th July & 4th November.
Bradford - 2nd July & 12th November

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An independent course run by Phil Hewitt of the School of Waterproofing. The course is run over three days and is primarily aimed at people whose work involves the waterproofing and refurbishment of cellars and basements.

Day 1 - Basic Principals of Structural Waterproofing
Day 2 - Surveying, Quoting, Reporting
Day 3 - Principals/Application of Cementitious & Cavity Drain Systems

Forthcoming course dates: Contact us for more information

Price: £150 + VAT per day, or £400 + VAT for all three days.

Venue: Horsham, West Sussex

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This course provides an overview of how to correctly identify the most common forms of dampness in buildings (condensation, rain penetration and rising damp) and their examines their causes. Methods of damp-proofing treatment and repair will be covered, including product familiarisation and tips for successful damp-proofing. There will be hands-on practice of applying damp-proofing products such as Dryzone damp-proofing cream, Stormdry masonry protection cream and Oldroyd Xp plaster membrane.

Tea, coffee and refreshments are provided. Attendees will be issued with an information pack as well as a certificate of attendance.

Price: £50 + VAT per attendee

Venue: Kirklees Construction Skills Academy, Huddersfield

Next course dates: 14th October 2010

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Practical "hands-on" courses on the installation of Vandex cementitious waterproofing and Oldroyd cavity drainage membrane systems.

Vandex Course:
Covers the correct surface preparation, mixing, application (by brush, trowel and spray), and curing for the core products in the Vandex range, including Vandex BB75, Vandex Super, and Vandex Unimortar 1. Other topics covered include the waterproofing of construction joints and techniques for sealing around pipes and services.

Oldroyd Course:
Attendees are taught how to apply Oldroyd Xv Clear and Oldroyd Xp (Plaster) Cavity Drainage Membranes on our purpose-built training wall. This is an excellent introduction to using cavity drainage membranes. It will also be of benefit to those wanting to learn the best way to form details at floor-wall junctions, around window reveals etc...

Price: £60 + VAT per attendee per day.
Discounted rate for both days: £95 + VAT per attendee - Save £25.

Lunch, tea and coffee are provided. Attendees will be issued with an information pack as well as a certificate of attendance.

Venue: Horsham, West Sussex.

Next course dates:

Oldroyd Practical Training:
1st December 2010

Vandex Practical Training:
2nd December 2010

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New Huddersfield Venue:

Due to popular demand our Oldroyd and Vandex Practical Training course are now being run at the Kirklees Construction Skills Academy in Huddersfield, located close to the M62 Motorway.

Next course dates:

Oldroyd Practical Training:
29th September 2010

Vandex Practical Training:
30th September 2010

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