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 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.