PCA Training for Surveyors

Property professionals working with damp problems or timber infestations are being invited to attend a Property Care Association (PCA) training course in September.

The trade body’s three day course is suitable for surveyors requiring general knowledge of potential issues surrounding damp buildings and damp proofing and students studying for the Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatment (CSRT) examinations.

Day one will focus on timber properties, decay and insect infestations, day two on dampness, diagnosis and remedial treatment, and day three on health and safety and other relevant legal issues.

Delegates will undertake in-depth study on topics including methods of treatment of timber infestations and fungal decay, the causes and effects of dampness in buildings, treatment of rising damp, Health and Safety Executive Control of Substance Hazards to Health (COSHH) requirements and survey reporting.

Candidates can attend the whole course or individual days as required. Training is open to PCA members and non-members.

The PCA is running the course at its Huntingdon training centre from September 15 to September 17.

A two-day exam preparation course is also offered on September 29 and 30, for those about to sit their CSRT Surveyors qualifications. This builds on the work carried-out during the three day surveyors training course and gives candidates the opportunity to hone their skills in mock examinations.

Noted for its technical expertise, the PCA represents the UK’s structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp-proofing, flood remediation and structural repair sectors.

PCA training is a key role of the trade body and underpins its reputation as a major educational provider.

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.

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

Each year, the PCA trains hundreds of people from property professionals to DIY enthusiasts.

Courses focus on a wide range of building maintenance skills, including damp proofing, structural waterproofing, timber resin repair training, how to measure dampness levels, cavity wall tie repairs and condensation issues.

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.

The complete PCA Training Prospectus 2009 can be ordered by contacting eleana@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