BAL, the market leader in tile adhesives, grouts and ancillary products, has launched a host of new training courses at its newly opened Innovation and Technology Centre in Stoke-on-Trent.
A range of practical and theoretical day courses are available, led by Dave Rowley, BAL Training Manager and members of BAL Technical Advisory Service.
“Training is a key priority at BAL, and we believe it is pivotal for everyone in the industry – professional fixers, contractors, retail and distribution staff, specifiers and students – to have the opportunity to learn about our the latest technologies and installation practices to enhance their skills,” commented Mr Rowley.
“All training takes place at our state-of-the-art Innovation and Technology Centre with its practical training bays, demonstration auditorium and conference rooms providing the perfect training facility for all our courses.”
Fixers and installers can take advantage of a number of courses, whether they are new to the trade, at college, or have many years’ experience.
Courses include:
- An introduction to adhesives & grouts
- An introduction to screeds and subfloor preparation
- Preparing and tiling timber floors
- Preparing and tiling to anhydrite screeds
- Preparing and tiling to under tile heating
- Preparing and tiling to acoustic systems
- Tiling and grouting for hygiene or chemical environments
- Preparing and tiling wet rooms and external balconies
Training techniques include presentations, workshops, demonstrations and hands-on practical experience within individual working bays with mock-up windows, pipework and toilets for example,, to reflect real life installations.
All courses cost £50 (including VAT), bar the Introduction to Adhesives & Grouts Course which is free. On completion, delegates will receive a BAL certificate of completion, £75 worth of free product (at average trade price value), and a goody bag.
Bespoke training days can also be created by delegates by selecting specific modules for their training day, ensuring their training experience is tailored exactly to their needs.
BAL training for retailers and distributors is also available, providing the skills and knowledge to sell adhesives, grouts and other products with confidence and gain qualifications along the way.
Courses include:
- TTA Retail Apprenticeship Material Training Programme
- Product Champion Programme
- Bespoke Training
All courses for retail staff are free and include practical and theoretical training on tile types, background preparation, fixing methods, products and more.
“Thanks to our flexible approach, tilers, contractors and retailers can build their courses as they please to meet their own individual requirements,” added Mr Rowley.
“Contact us now to discuss all the options available.”
For more information on course dates and availability call 01782 591120 or email training@building-adhesives.com