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 pub lunch.

Venue: Horsham, West Sussex.

Forthcoming course dates: Please contact us for more information

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This course is independently run by Graham Coleman, and focusses on identifying and diagnosing types of damp and their affects on buildings. This includes salts, mould growth and condensation. The course also has a practical session assessing environmental moisture using hygrometers and thermometers, and teaching how to accurately interpret gathered data.

Price: £155 + VAT for one day. Includes pub lunch.

Venue: Horsham, West Sussex.

Forthcoming course dates: Please contact us for more information

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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.

Price: £160 + VAT for one day. Includes lunch.

Venues: Horsham, West Sussex and Bradford, West Yorkshire

Forthcoming course dates:

Please contact us for more information

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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

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

Venue: Horsham, West Sussex

Forthcoming course dates: Please contact us for more information

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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.

Venues: Horsham, West Sussex and Kirklees Construction Skills Academy, Huddersfield

Forthcoming course dates:

Horsham: Wednesday 11th April and Wednesday 12th September 2012
Huddersfield: Thursday 19th April and Wednesday 12th September 2012

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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.

Venues: Horsham, West Sussex and Kirklees Construction Skills Academy, Huddersfield

Forthcoming course dates:

Oldroyd Practical Training:
Horsham: Wednesday 9th May and Wednesday 10th October
Huddersfield: Wednesday 25th April and Wednesday 26th September

Vandex Practical Training:
Horsham: Thursday 10th May and Thursday 11th October
Huddersfield: Thursday 26th April and Thursday 27th September

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