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Practical Training Academy

Practical training is key to delivering a skilled workforce. Our vision is to train the industry’s new entrants, as well as existing installers by offering outstanding training to elevate their skills to the highest levels

Some things for you to know…

All our practical training courses are accredited
They are delivered by trainers with vast industry knowledge
All our trainers are formally qualified to deliver training
Our courses cover the techniques, regulations and materials relevant to the subject matter
As you would expect with practical training, all our courses are very much hands on, supported by theoretical training

So what courses do we offer?

Our practical training courses include window and door installation, surveying, health and safety on site, safe handling of materials, working at height, tilt and turn maintenance, curtain wall installation, and building regulation compliance. New courses will be added regularly.

Can I progress from these training courses to a full qualification?

Yes you can. These practical training courses form the basis of the learning you will need and can take forward for full assessment for a recognised qualification.

Interested? Why not complete the contact form here on the page and one of our team will call you back to discuss your requirements in further detail.

Find out more about Practical Training Academy

Window and Door Installation Practical Training - Course Content

Our window and door installation course consists of three days of learning and practical hands on training. the first day is an online training course, followed by two days of hands on practical training.

Course objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to:

Identify the different components and fixings which make up windows and doors
Remove windows and doors safely without damaging the surrounding areas
Install windows and doors to meet set quality standards
State the health and safety requirements relating to window and door removal and installation
Identify the appropriate Building Regulations which have an impact on window and door installation

Course topics

During the 2-day practical based training we will cover

Health and Safety relevant to window and door installation
Building Regulations which need to be considered
Window and door types and materials they are made from
Window components and their functions
Types of fixings and their uses
How to remove and install windows and doors to comply with industry standards
Installing windows and doors
How to complete the the job to achieve a quality finish

Can the practical training courses be made bespoke to certain window and door systems

Yes they can. We believe that training should be as meaningful as possible so that installers are trained in the techniques and knowledge relevant to the windows and doors they are installing day in day out.

If you are a systems house, a trade frame supplier, or a fabricator with in house installers, simply get in touch through the form on this page or by emailing us sayhello@buildingourskills.co.uk and we can discuss your specific requirements and how we can customise our courses to include your specific window and door systems.

Our full 2021 Programme of Practical Training Courses will be announced shortly

Why not check back to see our prospectus of practical training courses for 2021 or send us an email at sayhello@buildingourskills.co.uk to register your interest?