Natural Stone & Porcelain Paving Installation Course

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Learners should be a minimum of 18 years old and have a moderate level of fitness due to physical nature of the programme. This course is suited to those who have some experience in the landscape industry and are looking to learn new skills, improve upon existing skills or bring their experience in line with new industry standards.

INTRODUCTION

Our 3-day customised Lantra-accredited training course in natural stone and porcelain paving is for those who have some experience in the landscape industry and are looking to upskill and deliver exceptional patio installations for their clients. 

OVERVIEW

This course has been developed to provide delegates the opportunity to learn new skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The course combines theory, practical training and assessment to provide learners with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to install natural stone and porcelain paving to BS7533 standards and industry recommendations. Learners will achieve a Lantra Award Certification of Competence upon completion.

WHAT’S COVERED

This 3-day training programme combines theory and practical training to ensure the learner has a full understanding of the installation methods required for each stage of natural stone and porcelain paving construction. The attendee will gain:

• A comprehensive knowledge of health and safety requirements for site, working with dangerous equipment and professional and compliant working practices to ensure the safety of yourself and others. 
• An understanding and in-depth product knowledge of various natural stone and porcelain paving products and consideration for their applications
• Full understanding of selecting the correct materials to meet specifications and industry recommendations
• Full understanding of setting out paving in accordance with industry standards, including artisanal skills and modern techniques to provide a full range of abilities for all circumstances
• Full understanding of sub-base requirements for paving products to meet industry standards, including excavation, waste and sub-base construction methods
• Full understanding and knowledge required to set and calculate appropriate fall rates for paving products to meet industry standards for surface water run-off
• An understanding of mortar mixes, bedding layer and bridging bonds in preparation of the installation of paving
• Full understanding of the requirements and legality of cutting and shaping paving products using machinery, working with natural stone and using skilled stone craft techniques
• An understanding of joint sizing for both natural stone and porcelain paving products, the use of jointing compounds and various techniques for the products
• The skill to effectively install large areas of paving to industry standards on unbound (MOT) compacted sub-base 
• Practical assessments throughout to ensure competent understanding 
• A full understanding of the aftercare and maintenance requirements for natural stone and porcelain paving products