HEAVYSIDE
Castle Cement Product Training
Cement provides the foundations for economic growth and development through new building, construction and civil engineering. Castle Cement helps the UK building and construction industries meet these needs. The aim of this module is to give a comprehensive guide to Castle Cement's products, their features and benefits and their correct application.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
Aggregate Concrete Blocks (CBA)
This module explains why concrete blocks are an excellent choice for builders. In it you’ll learn reasons for using concrete aggregate blocks and why they are recommended by architects and specifiers as the block for a successful build.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
Thermalite (Hanson)
Thermalite is the leading brand of aircrete blocks from Hanson Building Products, offering high performance, cost-effective solutions that satisfy Building Regulations and the needs of builders and designers. This module will help you to become knowledgeable about the product advantages and the benefits that Thermalite brings to you, your customers and the environment.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
Hanson Brick
The Hanson Brick module explains the different Hanson Brick products. manufacturing processes, distribution network, sales and marketing support.
The aim of this module is to build your awareness of how different raw materials and manufacturing processes create Hanson Brick products, with varying characteristics. You will also learn about the relevant European standards, principles of good site practice, Hanson specification schemes, plus the commercial and technical support provided by Hanson.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
An Introduction to Steel Lintels (IG Lintels)
The aim of the module is to introduce the learner to steel lintel production, lintel testing, protection methods and the relevant standards and accreditations.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
The IG Range of Lintel Products
This module reviews the basics of steel lintels and looks at the IG method of lintel production. You will be taken through the steps for selecting steel lintels and introduced to the IG Lintel product range. There is also an IG lintel selection chart to enable you to provide IG with all the necessary information to make the correct product selection for your customer’s project.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
The IG Lintels Sales Support Package
This aim of this module is to familiarise users with IG Lintel's sales support package in order that they can promote IG products. The module is split into 3 sections: Customer Support, Distribution and Delivery, and On-site Management.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Insulation: An Introduction (Isover)
This module introduces Isover's approach to insulation manufacturing. The aim of the module is to explain why insulation is globally important and how Isover meet government requirements in its manufacture.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
Part L1A - Work in New Dwellings (Knauf Insulation)
The aim of this module is to: explain Part L1A compliance, including three issues brought in in 2006 which place more emphasis on thermal bridging and air tightness; explain how SAP 2005 is the only way to evidence compliance; and show how Knauf insulation products improve compliance.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Introduction to Insulation (Knauf Insulation)
The aim of this module is to improve your understanding of the main types of insulation materials and the benefits of insulation in terms of reduced energy consumption and CO2 emissions. By examining typical installations for roofs, walls and floors, you will build an understanding of the Building Regulations and best practices for installation.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
Home and Garden Programme (Marshalls)
This e-learning programme is designed to increase your understanding of the Marshalls’ hard landscaping product range, current trends in garden design and how to enhance your sales of Marshalls’ products.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
Insulation: An Introduction (Xtratherm)
In this module, you’ll discover that insulation is not just about products, prices and building regulations. It’s also about energy conservation and the contribution that insulation technology makes to improving peoples homes, workplaces, lives and the environment.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
Waste Water Treatment (Balmoral Tanks)
By working through the module, the student sees how non-industrial wastewater treatment products are designed to treat wastewater from different sources. Topics include treatment and settlement processes, the use of septic tanks and packaged treatment plant.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
LIGHTSIDE
Fuel Oil Tanks (Balmoral Tanks)
The module covers how fuel oil storage is carried out, the criteria on which product selection is dependent, proper installation of fuel tanks and the legislation followed in the UK.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Chemical Tank Storage (Balmoral Tanks)
This programme introduces the chemical tanks produced by Balmoral Tanks and includes their uses, installation and maintenance together with the applicable legislation. The automated rotational moulding process, resulting in a high density polyethylene tank, is discussed in detail.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Lithium Ion Powered Cordless Tools and Related Accesssories (Bosch PowerTools)
The aim of this module is to look at how Bosch Power Tools are making use of Lithium Ion in their products and how these products strengthen Bosch's position in the marketplace.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Turbo Tough Cordless and Masonry Drilling Accessories (Bosch Power Tools)
At the forefront of cordless power tool innovation, Bosch's new Turbo Tough range is the result of extensive research and development to understand the demands of professional trade’s people. The purpose of this module is to see how the Turbo Tough system and its related accessories impact on both combis and drill/drivers in the product range.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Bench-top Tools (Bosch Power Tools)
Bench-top tools are used in many areas of traditional trades especially where larger capacity cuts, repetitive cuts requiring accuracy and speed all outperform conventional hand-held power tools.This module investigates the features and benefits of the Bosch range of bench-top tools.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Supersleve Clay Drainage(Hepworth Buildling Products)
In this module you’ll learn about the benefits that make clay the natural choice for drainage systems. You’ll also find out about the products in Hepworth’s leading ‘SuperSleve’ range of clay drainage products.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
Prevention of Hand Arm Vibration (Makita)
The aim is to understand the dangers of Hand Arm Vibration, the preventative measures available and how Makita implement technology to protect the user.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Correct and Safe Use of Power Tools (Makita)
Guidelines for correct and safe use of power tools.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Superior Wood Protection (Sadolin)
This module will introduce you to the range of Sadolin timber protection products, their benefits and applications. You will also learn about the treatment procedures and how to ensure safe and effective application of timber treatment products..
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Alpha High Efficiency Boilers (Alpha Heating Innovation)
Alpha Heating Innovation pride themselves on being the first in developing key features that really make a difference to the performance of their products, as well as the installers that fit them. This module illustrates how Alpha's domestic boilers fit that bill.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
Programmable Room Thermostats (Danfoss Randall)
The UK's leading supplier of comfort controls, Danfoss Randall, explains central heating and the important role that controls play in creating the ideal environment in any building; this module focuses specifically on Programmable Room Thermostats.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
Understanding Shower Pumps with Grundfos Watermill
This module will introduce you to shower pumps and how they work. You will learn about Grundfos Watermill products and the procedure to follow in order to make the correct product selection whilst meeting your customer’s requirements.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Central Heating Controls (Horstmann)
In this module, you are introduced in detail to the controls of a typical central heating system. Each type of control is described and detail is given about CHeSS regulations and what controls are necessary to comply with Part L of Building Regulations.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Underground Plastics (Hunter Plastics)
Looking at underground drainage, this module discusses underground town drainage systems, the relevant regulations and products available from Hunter.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
Soil, Waste and Rainwater (Hunter Plastics)
This module looks at Above Ground drainage solutions and enables the user to understand how Hunter Plastics have become industry leaders based on their high quality products and strong worldwide reputation.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
An Introduction to High Efficiency Gas Boilers (Ideal Stelrad Group)
This module focuses on the main types of gas boilers, how they operate and with which system they would normally be installed.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
An Introduction to Radiators (Ideal Stelrad Group)
This module discussed the main types of radiator, their configuration and sizing and the Stelrad range.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Domestic Showering (Kohler Mira)
This programme is aimed at anyone thinking about selling, specifying or installing a domestic shower. It covers all types of domestic shower at a high level and gives information about their compatibility with various plumbing systems.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Commercial Washrooms (Kohler Rada)
This programme looks at commercial washroom products, with clear reference to TMV3. There are some basic sizing exercises along with information about Rada’s comprehensive commercial range.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Central Heating (Pegler Yorkshire)
This module gives the learner a clearer view of how central heating works. With the specific intention of focusing on controls – smart interactive animations show how a central heating system actually works.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Taps and Mixers (Pegler Yorkshire)
The aim of this module is to look at the importance of choosing the right tap and associated products. It looks at typical plumbing systems and the implications for outlet design, it also examines the Regulations and Standards associated with Pegler Yorkshire products. The final two sections introduce some definitions of taps and mixers and give you information about which products are suited to a range of applications in both domestic and commercial settings.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Tube Fittings (Pegler Yorkshire)
Using interactive multimedia, you'll learn about the different innovative ranges Pegler Yorkshire produce, and how each benefits a variety of installations.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
Hot Water Storage (Range)
This programme gives an overview of plumbing systems with specific information about what hot water storage options there are. It describes the differences between direct and indirect cylinders and includes a mini cylinder selection animation.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Small Bore Sanitaryware 1 of 3 (Saniflo)
This programme looks at small bore pumping systems for domestic and light commercial waste water and sewage. It illustrates how macerators work and deals with some installation and siting issues.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Small Bore Sanitaryware 2 of 3 (Saniflo)
This programme looks at small bore pumping systems for domestic and light commercial waste water and sewage. It illustrates how macerators work and deals with some installation and siting issues.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Small Bore Sanitaryware 3 of 3 (Saniflo)
This programme looks at small bore pumping systems for domestic and light commercial waste water and sewage. It illustrates how macerators work and deals with some installation and siting issues.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Water Treatment Technologies 1 of 3 (Sentinel)
The aim of this module is to explain why water technology has such an impact on energy efficiency. This module introduces you to liquid protection for high efficiency heating systems.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Water Treatment Technologies 2 of 3 (Sentinel)
This module looks at scale and corrosion and its effects on modern heating systems.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Water Treatment Technologies 3 of 3 (Sentinel)
This module looks at how jetflushing can help to improve the efficiency, reduce noise, increase reliability and ultimately extend the life of central heating systems.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Introduction to Sanitaryware (Twyford)
This programme gives anyone new to the industry a good introduction to sanitaryware. It explains the difference between vitreous china, enamel steel, cast iron and acrylic; and gives more information about WCs, baths and sinks.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Oil Fired Condensing Boilers (Worcester)
The aim of this module is to introduce the Worcester series of oil fired condensing boilers and give you useful information about their features and benefits as well as guidelines on siting, installation and flue considerations.
Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes
TIMBER AND PANEL PRODUCTS
Introduction to OSB MDF and Chipboard (Norbord)
The aim of this module is to build your awareness and understanding of the Norbord products which include Oriented Strand Board (OSB), Particleboard and Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF). You will also learn about Norbord’s Service Guarantee and commitment to trust, excellence and responsible production of wood-based products.
Duration: Approx. 75 Minutes
Doors and Windows (Premdor)
This module gives an overview of Premdor and then goes on to intorduce their range of products including doors, windows and cubicles. The aim of the module is to introduce the user to joinery basics and show how Premdor products meet the needs of today's demanding market.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes