All training courses
TRAINING COURSES AVAILABLE
Nuts and Bolts Training provides a wide range of training programmes aimed at those working in housing and property. The training focuses on the provision of basic constructions related skills; how to identify defects, legislation and regulation and in the delivery of customer service with the aim of streamlining processes and improving the customer experience
Courses are listed under the following categories:
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Building maintenance and repairs
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Regulation and legislation
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Housing, management and customer service
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Building maintenance and repairs courses
AN INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
A one day course aimed at providing participants with a basic knowledge of building design and construction and an understanding of potential defects.
AN INTRODUCTION TO DAMP AND CONDENSATION IN BUILDINGS
A one day course aimed at providing participants with the skills required to identify condensation and implement solutions to prevent the onset of structural decay.
AN INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE IN DOMESTIC PROPERTIES
A one day course aimed at providing participants with a good understanding of domestic plumbing and drainage systems that will assist them in diagnosing problems.
AN INTRODUCTION TO HEATING, LIGHTING AND POWER IN DOMESTIC PROPERTIES
A one day course aimed at providing participants with an understanding of electrical installations and common heating control sytems and how to diagnose simple electrical defects and an understanding of common heating control systems.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO REPORTING OF REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES
A one day course designed to equip participants with the skills required diagnose repairs and help them ask the right questions to ensure that the repairs instructed are appropriate and relevant
A GUIDE TO INSPECTING OCCUPIED OR UNOCCUPIED DOMESTIC PROPERTIES
A one day course providing clear advice and guidance on best practice in inspecting occupied and unoccupied domestic properties and compliance with health and safety requirements.
A GUIDE TO THE CAUSE AND EFFECT OF DAMPNESS IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
A one day course aimed at providing participants with a good understanding of domestic plumbing and drainage systems that will assist them in diagnosing problems.
A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ADVISING TENANTS
A one day course providing participants with details of efficient use of energy in the home and how this learning can be passed on to residents and others
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WRITING SPECIFICATIONS FOR REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS
A one day course looking at how to prepare specifications for a range of maintenance work.and the communication skills required with both contractors and tenants
MANAGING CONTRACTS AND CONTRACTORS
A one day course designed to help you avoid the problems created by poorly managed contracts and the negative impact they can have on the organisations reputation, budgets and resource.
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Regulation and legislation courses
A GUIDE TO CONSTRUCTION DESIGN MANAGEMENT (CDM) REGULATIONS 2015
A one day course providing a detailed overview of the regulations to help you and your staff take the steps required for compliance.
A GUIDE TO HHSRS – INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT
A two day course designed to provide a full overview of the rating system that will help your staff to keep homes safe, healthy and free of hazards.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND HEATING SYSTEMS – REGULATIONS & APPLICATION
A one day course which provides a general understanding of the regulations around electrical installations and how they affect domestic properties.
UNDERSTANDING GAS APPLIANCES AND THE REGULATIONS COVERING THEIR USE
A one day course aimed at providing participants which will help candidates understand the nature of the risks created by ill maintained equipment and the actions landlords must undertake to comply with their legal duties.
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UNDERSTANDING HOUSING LAW AND REPAIRS
A one day course giving participants an update on housing law with a particular focus on the impact of legislation on those dealing with repairs and maintenance issues.
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Housing, management and customer service courses
SAFE WORKING PRACTICES FOR LONE WORKERS VISITING OR INSPECTING PROPERTIES
A one day course designed to help lone workers stay safe whilst visiting homes or inspecting vacant properties.