Walls and Floors for Housing Professionals.

This qualification provides knowledge and understanding relating to walls and floors in residential buildings. It covers the different construction of walls and their function as well as how they may deteriorate over time. It also includes common floor construction and their function as well as how they might fail. The qualification explores ground gas, how this may enter the property and how to mitigate any health risks.

Learning outcomes

  • How walls are constructed and the impact on owners and occupiers if they deteriorate over time, including how defects might appear and introduction of damp proof courses
  • How walls contribute to the energy efficiency of buildings, including the purpose of insulation and how the thermal efficiency of cavity and solid walls can be improved 
  • Common floor construction types, their failures and the implications for owners and occupiers
  • How defects in timber and building materials are caused and how to identify wood boring insects and fungi
  • How floors can contribute to energy efficiency
  • How floor design and construction can impact on ground gases (including radon) and how to mitigate health risks

Summary

Category:
Construction and Pathology

Duration:
50 hours

Qualification name:
Introduction to the Construction of Walls and Floors for Housing Professionals

Qualification type:
Ofqual recognised Level 4 Award

Cost:
£495.00 + VAT

Details

Who the qualification is designed for

  • Those involved with repair and maintenance
  • Those involved in managing property and tenants
  • Those who need a better understanding of ‘bricks and mortar’ issues

How the qualification is delivered

  • Through our bespoke online learning platform
  • Complete flexibility as to where and when you undertake your learning
  • You can enrol on this course at any time and work through the content at your own pace
  • Includes a suite of additional and recommended learning resources (such as University of the West of England construction resources and BRE online library)

How the qualification is assessed

  • After you have completed the learning, there are structured questions to demonstrate the knowledge attained

How much the qualification costs

  • The cost of the award is £495+VAT. This includes all online training material, the assessment and the Level 4 Award