ARDEX CPD Training

OVERVIEW
In this 1 hour seminar we will discuss what efflorescence is, how it occurs and prevention. You will also learn more about grout discoloration, what is grout, standards, grout types, common issues and how to prevent these issues.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the seminar you should be able to:
1. Understand the difference between primary and secondary efflorescence.
2. Understand why efflorescence occurs
3. Recognise ways to eliminate efflorescence
4. Identify why grout discolour
5. Prevent grout from discolouring

AACA UNITS OF COMPETENCY:
Design: Schematic Design; 4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design
Documentation: Detailed Design; 5.5 Integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties

OVERVIEW
This 1 hour seminar provides information on the different grout types available and the features, benefits & disadvantages of each of these. It will also cover issues arising with grout & ways to minimise them.

FORMAL CPD POINTS: 1

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion attendees should be able to:
1/ Explain the advantages & disadvantages of different grout to specify the most appropriate option.
2/ Identify issues that can arise with grout.
3/ Ensure preventative measures to these issues are specified.

AACA UNITS OF COMPETENCY:
Design: Schematic Design; 4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design
Documentation: Detailed Design; 5.5 Integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties

OVERVIEW
This 1 hour seminar provides an introduction into the key components of successful waterproofing, through understanding the four areas that need to be met for a successful waterproofing project:
1. Design & Detailing
2. Product Selection
3. Correct Application
4. Supervision

FORMAL CPD POINTS: 1

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the seminar you should be able to:
1. Provide correct system design with respect to waterproofing.
2. Explain the differences between liquid & sheet waterproofing membranes.
3. Recognise why membranes fail due to application/applicator errors.
4. Identify the role of each stakeholder in the supervision of a project.

AACA UNITS OF COMPETENCY:
Design: Schematic Design; 4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design
Documentation: Detailed Design; 5.5 Integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties

OVERVIEW
In this 1 hour seminar we will discuss the problems moisture in substrates can cause, the reasoning behind this and examine a range of topics concerning moisture and damp slabs. You will also learn more about moisture testing, moisture barriers and protecting the substrate.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the seminar you should be able to:
1. Understand moisture related issues
2. Explain the difference between moisture barriers and waterproofing membranes
3. Recognise why failures occur due to the errors relating to rising damp
4. Identify the role of each stakeholder in the supervision of a project.

AACA UNITS OF COMPETENCY:
Design: Schematic Design; 4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design
Documentation: Detailed Design; 5.5 Integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties

OVERVIEW
This 1 hour seminar is intended to give an appreciation towards the issues that can arise with floor preparation for resilient & textile floor finishes. We will discuss issues arising from slab moisture, why the flatness of slab is critical and screed performance in regards to floor preparation. Through this seminar we will address the solutions to overcome these issues.

FORMAL CPD POINTS: 1

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the seminar, you should be able to:
1. Explain how slab moisture can damage floor coverings & the solution for this.
2. Identify the preparation needed for a concrete slab to provide the correct Planeness, Smoothness & soundness for textile & resilient floor finishes.
3. Recognise why sand & cement screed is not deemed suitable as an underlayment for floor finishes & the alternative to this.

AACA UNITS OF COMPETENCY:
Design: Schematic Design; 4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design
Documentation: Detailed Design; 5.5 Integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties

OVERVIEW
This 1 hour seminar provides an introduction into the key components of successful waterproofing, through understanding the four areas that need to be met for a successful waterproofing project:
1. Design & Detailing
2. Product Selection
3. Correct Application
4. Supervision

FORMAL CPD POINTS: 1

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the seminar you should be able to:
1. Provide correct system design with respect to waterproofing.
2. Explain the differences between liquid & sheet waterproofing membranes.
3. Recognise why membranes fail due to application/applicator errors.
4. Identify the role of each stakeholder in the supervision of a project.

AACA UNITS OF COMPETENCY:
Design: Schematic Design; 4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design
Documentation: Detailed Design; 5.5 Integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties