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COURSE OVERVIEW
This practical and informative 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 week 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.
