350 C2 courses

Learners will develop knowledge from the FD&FA foundation module and/or industry experience and apply this to the maintenance of FD&FA systems.

Outline: This course is intended to provide an introduction to some key materials and components used in contemporary building envelopes. This course will identify key British, European and CWCT standards and guides relevant to those elements. NOTE: The material for this course is based on previous MTCP and CWDC courses. Target audience: This course is aimed at those who specify and use the more common materials that are used in the construction of contemporary building envelopes. Learning objectives: Understand the factors affecting the durability of key façade metals, Understand commonly used coatings, Understand key performance criteria of key polymeric materials, Understand different insulation and thermal break materials, Appreciate different commonly used panel and board materials, Appreciate key production and fabrication issues relating to façade materials. Assessment: Assessment will be via a series of multiple-choice questions following the course, The assessment is timed and must be passed in order to receive a CPD certificate for the course, If the assessment is failed, one re-take will be permitted. Prerequisites: None, although C201 Introduction to contemporary cladding and façade systems is recommended. Course availability:  30 September - 27 October 2024 Lecture time: 1 day Price:  Member price Non-Member price £180 + VAT £360 + VAT

Learners will be introduced to the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of intruder and hold-up alarm systems.

Learners will be introduced to the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Access Control systems.

Learners will develop knowledge of FD&FA systems and apply this to the provision of detection and electrical actuation for gas extinguishing systems.

Delegates will develop knowledge of the requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm systems within domestic properties in compliance with the requirements of BS 5839-6 and other codes of practice.

Learners will be introduced to the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of CCTV systems.

Domestic ACS Re-assessment to be completed every 5 years.

Outline: This course is intended to provide an introduction to the manufacture and processing of glass, its safe use, mechanical performance, thermal performance, and issues associated with design, installation and inspection. The course identifies relevant British, European and CWCT standards and guides which relates to the use of glazing in the building envelope. NOTE: The material for this course is based on previous MTCP and CWDC courses. Target Audience: This course is aimed at all those with an interest in the performance, specification and design of glazing in the building envelope.  Learning objectives: Understand how different glass types and produced and processed, Understand the performance of different glass types, Understand the requirements for safety glass, Appreciate glass risk assessment, Understand key factors affecting glass quality, Understand the performance of coated glass, Basic understanding of the structural behaviour of monolithic and laminated glass. Assessment: Assessment will be via a series of multiple-choice questions following the course, The assessment is timed and must be passed in order to receive a CPD certificate for the course, If the assessment is failed, one re-take will be permitted. Prerequisites: None, although C201 Introduction to contemporary cladding and façade systems is recommended. Course availability:  09 September - 06 October 2024 Lecture time: 1 day Price:  Member price Non-Member price £180 + VAT £360 + VAT

The RQF examination allows learners to demonstrate knowledge of BS 5839-1: 2017 as part of competence in the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of FD&FA systems.