TRAINING
In another change, the move to standards-based apprenticeships has also brought new training requirements. One hour of ‘off the job’ training must be completed for every four hours spent working by flooring apprentices, which more companies are giving opportunities to as a way to tackle their skills shortages.
ACCESSING TRAINING Fortunately, there is no shortage of excellent training available to flooring contractors at little or no cost. Flooring industry training centres, such as Flooring Industry Training Association (FITA) training centre in Loughborough, offer a wide range of training courses, covering everything from subfloor preparation to estimating costs and quoting. Thanks to the apprenticeships levy, which came into effect in 2017, many flooring companies enrolling apprentices on training courses such as these can claim back up to 95% of the cost.
Additionally, some manufacturers of subfloor preparation products and adhesives (and some floorcovering manufacturers) offer training courses on how to use their products at no cost to contractors.
INSPIRING EXCELLENCE As a market leader in subfloor preparation products and adhesives, F. Ball believes that it has a responsibility to promote industry standards and best practice and, by extension, the positive reputation of the flooring industry. This is why flooring professionals of any skill level can attend free training courses at the F. Ball Centre of Excellence, the purpose-built, state-of-the- art training centre at F. Ball’s Staffordshire headquarters.
Training programmes, which run year-round, are led by experts from within the company, cover subfloor preparation, moisture management and control and adhesive selection. These include specialist courses for both apprentices and seasoned professionals and a three-day course on achieving optimum results when installing LVT.
For more information about the F. Ball Centre of Excellence and to book a place on a course, visit the website below or call 01538 361633.
www.f-ball.com/training
TRAINING AT THE KERAKOLL CAMPUS
Learn how to use Kerakoll products and systems for flooring and tiling installations.
As part of the company’s commitment to support its customers, Kerakoll UK offers a diverse range of free training opportunities, designed to keep your skills up to date and introduce you to Kerakoll products and systems. There are programmed sessions held regularly throughout the year, and ad-hoc training can be arranged for larger customers wishing to train their teams.
The programmed sessions for flooring installers combine hands-on practice with theoretical sessions. The course focuses on the use of Kerakoll products, including Proflow self-smoothing compounds, and covers moisture control, the use of primers, repairing minor imperfections, smoothing compounds and adhesive application.
The next flooring courses are being held on 12 September, 3 October and 7 November.
Kerakoll also offers tiling training on installation of large- format tiles including surface preparation and the application of adhesives and grout, using Kerakoll products, and on waterproofing systems. This course is also composed of both practical and theoretical knowledge, focusing on the critical aspects of preparing and implementing waterproofing systems prior to tiling. Topics include substrate preparation, and the selection of suitable adhesives, grouts, and silicones from the Kerakoll range.
More information is available on the Kerakoll website. You can also contact your local sales representative, or the customer service team to book.
Contact details: Call: 01772 456 831 Email:
info@kerakoll.co.uk www.kerakoll.com/en/training-events
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