Natural Stone Paving Installation - 2 day course

COURSE OVERVIEW

This practical and informative LANTRA Accredited 2 day course offers a comprehensive and industry approved introduction to the laying of natural stone paving. 

The course will cover laying techniques, preparation of bases and sub-bases, setting out of areas and levels, calculating falls, creating the perfect mortar mix and using tried and tested jointing techniques.

A ‘must-do’ course for anyone considering constructing a patio!

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, students will:

• Know and be able to describe the advantages and disadvantages of natural stone vs man made products

• Understand the principles of site safety, organisation and professional working practices when creating a paved area

• Be able to risk assess the proposed work area for hazards and obstacles and know how to detect and work around underground services.

• Know how to establish and make safe access route for materials, equipment etc

• Be able to set out the area intended for paving using 3:4:5 triangles (Pythagoras’ theorem) and other geometric principles.

• Be able to calculate and set falls and gradients appropriate to the conditions and materials being used

• Know how to excavate the intended paved area accurately and dispose of spoil appropriately.

• Understand and be able to describe the terms Sub-grade, Formation level, Sub-base, Base, Bedding course, Wearing course and the construction requirements for each.

• Be able to create a suitable and effective mortar mix for the intended paving

• Know a variety of effective and less effective slab laying techniques and be able to evaluate each

• Be able to lay an area of paving to a specified level and to within industry recognised tolerances

• Know and be able to execute a variety of jointing options and techniques

LEARNING FORMAT

Classroom plus practical workshop sessions.

GOOD TO KNOW

Free membership access (worth £50) to The Landscape Library for 6 months, for all course participants once they have attended a TASK Industry course (includes access to training resources, articles, features, templates, publications, advice notes, cross section drawings and mentorship) . Email alangsargent@gmail.com once you have attended the course to access your membership.

• Lunch is not included, we recommend you bring your own packed lunch for each day

• You will receive an automated email from our order system to confirm your booking.

• One month before the date of the course, you will receive a course confirmation email with further information and course joining instructions which includes what to bring with you.

• There is currently no accommodation available at Lower End Farm for TASK students. There are plenty of local accommodation possibilities, please contact us for a range of options.

• Participants are required to have a minimum level 2 in English and Maths.

• Min age: 16

LOCATION

Lower End Farm, Lower End, Birlingham, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 3AD

TERMS & CONDITIONS

All bookings for a course or event at TASK are subject to our standard Terms and Conditions.

Only Bradstone Assured Installers qualify for TASK Training using Assured Points, all Assured Membership bookings will be checked and verified with Bradstone prior to course confirmation and joining instructions being sent out.