New Dedicated Training Suite for Property Trade Body
Damp proofing training and a range of other industry courses have been given a boost with the opening of a new dedicated training centre by the Property Care Association (PCA).
Based at the Cambridgeshire headquarters of the PCA, the new centre will serve the needs of training in damp, as well as courses such as the specialist Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW) and the Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatment (CSRT).
Other courses, such as timber resin repair training, cavity wall tie repairs training and condensation training are also undertaken, along with damp proof training.
The new training complex has been created at the Association's Lakeview Court offices on the Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon.
Each year, the Property Care Association (PCA) trains hundreds of people from property professionals to DIY enthusiasts.
PCA training is a key role of the trade body and underpins its reputation as a major educational provider. The association had previously hired facilities for training courses.
The PCA's Training Prospectus, detailing all courses, was launched in late 2008.
Yasmin Chopin, PCA Executive Director, said: "The PCA is recognised across the UK for its technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of the building preservation sector.
"That reputation is built upon the Association's well-established training programme. The new dedicated training centre will enable us to develop an already extensive training programme even further.
"We are also delighted to be able to build on our facilities in Huntingdon where we are firmly established."
Training can also be delivered at clients' own premises as an alternative to travelling to the Huntingdon centre. The PCA is also happy to make the training suite available for hire to other training providers.
It is not necessary to be a member of the PCA to access all courses. Staff from a wide range of organisations have benefited from PCA courses including estate agents, architects, social housing managers and surveyors.
The complete PCA Training Prospectus 2009 can be ordered by contacting eleana@property-care.org. Full details of the PCA training programme can also be found at the Association's website at www.property-care.org/training-events
The PCA, incorporating the BWPDA, is a member of TrustMark the scheme supported by Government, to help property owners find reliable and trustworthy tradespeople to make home improvements.
The Property Care Association
Telephone 0870 1216737
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Notes To Editors
The Property Care Association (PCA) has been in existence for four years as part of the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association (BWPDA) but in 2006 officially became an independent association, along with the Wood Protection Association.
The new Associations have been created to concentrate on their own areas of expertise - namely for the Property Care Association damp-proofing and timber preservation, structural waterproofing and structural maintenance.
PCA contractors are authorised to use the Association's new logo, and this can be seen in directories such as Yellow Pages, newspapers and other publications for identification to potential customers.
Although a relatively new trade body, the Property Care Association has inherited the stability and professional strengths of the BWPDA and its 75 year history.
This includes the choice of a long-term FSA regulated specialist insurance policy, and a UK-wide list of contractor members who are all carefully vetted before being awarded membership - and are then subject to rigorous auditing procedures once admitted to the Association.
Press release issued by Jane Shepherd of Shepherd PR Limited, 01538 308685, mobile 07985 129315.
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