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 specificaly 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: 16th June 2009 (Timber), 17th June 2009 (Dampness)

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Independent one-day course run by Graham Coleman. Intended for those requiring an introduction to the causes and treatment of dampness and timber infestation.

Price: £145 + VAT per day. Includes lunch.

Venue: Horsham, West Sussex.

Forthcoming course dates: TBA

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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: 31st March 2009, 1st & 2nd April 2009

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

Venue: Horsham, West Sussex

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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 P (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:
4th March 2009
10th June 2009
2nd December 2009
10th March 2010
23rd June 2010
1st December 2010

Vandex Practical Training:
5th March 2009
11th June 2009
3rd December 2009
11th March 2010
24th June 2010
2nd December 2010

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New Huddersfield Venue:

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

Next course dates:

Vandex Practical Training (Huddersfield)
13th May 2009
15th July 2009

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