The course will cover
- Health and Safety including safe systems of work and risk assessments
- Gyproc jointing materials and which products can and cannot be used in the mechanical jointing tools
- Mixing powder joint cement to the correct consistency
- Applying external angles by hand.
- Priming the pump before filling the automatic taper
- Filling the auto taper and applying tapes to walls and internal angles
- Boxing process to walls and internal angles
- Basic maintenance and repairs of mechanical taping equipment
- Combining 1st stage hand jointing with joint finishing and mechanical jointing box applications
- Sanding methods both hand and mechanical and grit types for sanding paper used in the sanding process
- Drywall primer and sealer applications on completion of sanded board surfaces
- Repairing damaged plasterboard surfaces
- Tools which can be used to carry out the jointing process
Location
This course is available in the following locations:
- East Leake, Leicestershire
- Kirkby Thore, Cumbria
- Erith, Kent
- Clevedon, North Somerset
Dates and booking
For more information please contact the Training Academy Team on 07792 249874 or email: technical.academy@saint-gobain.com