New Dedicated Training Suite for Property Care Association

Building maintenance trade body the Property Care Association has opened a dedicated training centre at its Cambridgeshire headquarters.

The Huntingdon based Property Care Association (PCA) trains hundreds of people from property professionals to DIY enthusiasts each year.

They have created a new training complex at the Association’s Lakeview Court offices on the Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon.

The new facility further enhances the PCA’s reputation as a major industry training body. The organisation had previously hired facilities for training courses.

An extensive range of courses are organised by the PCA and the trade body is a recognised source of expertise within the damp-proofing, timber preservation, structural maintenance, structural waterproofing and flood remediation sectors.

A comprehensive training prospectus detailing all courses was launched in late 2008.

Options available include training for specialist qualifications such as the Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing and Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatment.

Other courses include training in timber resin repair, cavity wall tie repairs and workshops on monitoring condensation and dampness.

Yasmin Chopin, PCA Executive Director, said:  “The PCA is recognised across the UK for its technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of the building preservation sector.

“That reputation is built upon the Association’s well-established training programme. The new dedicated training centre will enable us to develop an already extensive training programme even further.

“We are also delighted to be able to build on our facilities in Huntingdon where we are firmly established.”

Training can also be delivered at clients’ own premises as an alternative to travelling to the Huntingdon centre. The PCA is also happy to make the training suite available for hire to other training providers.

It is not necessary to be a member of the PCA to access all courses. Staff from a wide range of organisations have benefitted from PCA courses including estate agents, architects, social housing managers and surveyors.

The complete PCA Training Prospectus 2009 can be ordered by contacting hannah@property-care.org. Full details of the PCA training programme can also be found at the Association’s website at www.property-care.org/training-events

The PCA, incorporating the BWPDA, is a member of TrustMark the scheme supported by Government, to help property owners find reliable and trustworthy tradespeople to make home improvements.