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Basement Water Management

Interested in developing your knowledge and understanding towards managing water better within basement and cellar environments? If so, then our Basement Water Management training course is ideal for you!

Our basement water management course is of huge value to anyone in the structural waterproofing industry and our intensive course will allow you to gain a clearer understanding of pump stations and accessories relating to drainage of cavity membrane systems including: theory, application, survey, and installation.

Open to both PCA members and non-members alike, you can book now by clicking the button to the right. Alternatively, to find out more, call 01480 400 000 or complete our online enquiry form and one of our training team members will get in touch.

Who is this basement water management course for?

This course has been developed for surveyors and technicians who are already involved in, or who wish to gain a better understanding of the theory and practical application of pump stations and accessories relating to drainage of cavity membrane systems.

The course provides delegates with a general understanding of the complete waterproof system to be compliant with BS8102, PCA Code of Practice for Waterproofing of Existing Below Ground Structures, and enables them to ask the right questions when surveying and installing this type of equipment.

How is this training course structured?

The one day course is delivered at the PCA Practical Training Centre where delegates will be able to see a working pump station.

Topics covered will include:

What is a Type C waterproofing system?
What is a pump station?
Installation of pump stations and accessories
Maintenance and commissioning
Drainage options
Calculating the number and size of pump stations
Recommended options – high level alarms, telemetry and battery backup
The standards

Benefits of the basement water management training

Gain the basement waterproofing knowledge required to advance your career in the industry
Develop the confidence in your abilities to work to industry standards
Hands-on experience of a working pump station