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Who should attend?

This course is for those who have some professional landscape experience.

What will be covered?

This 3 day training programme combines theory and practical training to ensure the learner has a full understanding of the installation methods required for each stage of Natural Stone & Porcelain Paving construction. The attendee will gain:

  • A comprehensive knowledge of health & safety requirements for site, working with dangerous equipment and professional & compliant working practices to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
  • An understanding and in-depth product knowledge of various Natural Stone & Porcelain products and consideration for their applications
  • Full understanding of selecting the correct materials to meet specifications and industry recommendations
  • Full understanding of setting out paving in accordance with industry standards including artisanal skills and modern techniques to provide a full range of abilities for all circumstances
  • Full understanding of sub-base requirements for paving products to meet industry standards including excavation, waste and sub-base construction methods, and hints & tips from our professional, experienced team of tutors
  • Full understanding and knowledge required to set and calculate appropriate fall rates for paving products to meet industry standards for surface water run-off
  • ·        Understand mortar mixes, bedding layer and bridging bonds in preparation of the installation of paving
  • Full understanding of the requirements and legality of cutting and shaping paving products using machinery, working with natural stone and using skilled stone craft techniques
  • Understand joint sizing for both Natural Stone & Porcelain products, the use of jointing compounds and various techniques for the products
  • Effectively install large areas of paving to industry standards on unbound (MOT) compacted sub-base to provide learners with real-world practical experience that can be utilised when on site
  • Practical assessments throughout to ensure competent understanding

Full understanding of the aftercare and maintenance requirements for Natural Stone & Porcelain Products

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