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Installation of silicone-based render systems – spray render and hand applied

This two-day course is designed for those who are experienced in applying traditional rendering to an external wall and are looking to upskill in the application of silicone-based render. You will cover both hand and spray methods of application.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Construction - Plastering
Adult and Community
Location: Hudson Building
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: 1
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: N
Weeks: 1
Hours: 12.00
Start: Flexible
Tuition: £240.00
Hudson Building

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/installation-of-silicone-based-render-systems-spray-render-and-hand-applied
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Course Information for Students

This course is designed for existing plasterers and renderers.

There are no entry requirements for this course, though it is advisable to either be experienced in applying plaster and render or to hold a qualification in plastering trades.

The training will include a short theory session on the machine, set-up, spray and maintenance. We will discuss backgrounds, PPE and different render systems. This will be followed by practical tasks covering:

  • Using the machine: set up, spray and maintain
  • Fixing beads/edgings to wall areas
  • Applying render coat (monocouche) and reinforced mesh systems
  • Scratch back and finish

Understanding external insulation

  • Explaining systems, problems that could occur and dealing with technical issues with the machine
  • Describing the system, different backgrounds and fault finding with products

 Using the machine

  • Spray machine set-up
  • Health and safety, manual handling and mixing materials
  • Spray to substrate
  • Serrate and smooth application of render technique
  • Cutting and fixing mesh system
  • Scratch back system to finish
  • Machine maintenance

This is a skills-based course which will be taught within a workshop environment in the form of a practical.

Some elements that cannot be covered in a workshop setting will be done within one of our classrooms. 

You need clothing that is appropriate for working in construction, safety footwear, safety glasses, safety gloves and writing materials.

Work will be monitored and assessed throughout each day and a finished product will be assessed, with feedback given. A short test will be administered to check on knowledge retention.

You could try one of the other EWI/rendering courses:

  • External Walling Installation (EWI) systems and silicone-based render – an introduction to EWI and spray rendering (Level 1)
  • External Walling Installation (EWI) Maintenance

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

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Career Information



This course could lead to one of these careers...

Plasterers

£31099

Plasterers

More Careers Information at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/career-pathways
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Course Information Last Updated On: June 7, 2024 12:38 pm