Module 2: ceilings and partitions. This session details the internal division of a structure from walls to partitions and ceilings.
Overview
This course provides a basic grounding in building construction for those who are new to the field of housing, where job requirements include the inspection and surveying of domestic dwellings. The fundamentals of building construction course will be a detailed introduction to commonly used building terms, which intends to demystify the jargon used in the construction industry.
We have developed a series of five two-hour training module sessions so you can tailor training needs to your requirements. All elements from the building foundations to the roof will be considered, and there will be coverage of traditional methods of building construction, signs of failure of building components and potential remedies.
Who should attend?
These concise, two-hour online sessions are suitable for those who are new to an environmental health role or are recently qualified. The training is also relevant to those seeking to refresh their existing knowledge or learn more about a subject that is outside of their immediate realm of experience.
Which module is right for me?
Each module is stand-alone and you don’t have to attend all of them. However, if you wished to do so, we do recommend that you attend in ascending order (1 to 5).
CPD: 2 hours
Further modules in this series will include:
Module 3: roof design and construction. This session focuses on the design of roof coverings including chimneys and stacks.
Date available to book:
30 March
Module 4: windows, doors and staircases. This session concentrates on carpentry and includes windows, doors and staircases.
Date available to book:
17 April
Module 5: services installed into properties. Concentrating mainly on drainage and water supply, this session will look at the services into a property, including electrical and gas installation.
Date available to book:
18 April
