programm-EBLB-2021-k

L23/2021
Applying Clay Plaster – Building Site Course
including ECVET Learn Earth Certificate
This course aims at beginners in earth building, both practitioners
and self builders alike. You will work under professional
guidance and support. Practical work experience will be supplemented
by theoretical instructions.
Construction work includes mixing clay plaster, preparing the
backing, protecting adjoining areas, applying one layer of
clay plaster, execute a common sponged surface finish or a floated
surface finish, prepare common detailing e.g. around
fixing points, openings and edges.
You will gain practical skills and knowhow in:
• Properties of the backing: roughness; absorption capacity;
stability
• Areas of use for clay plaster
• Function, thickness and principal differences between base
coat and finish coat
• The main methods of bonding layers
• Technical shaping details for corner protection such as
abutment against wood; use of straight, cuts where plaster
meets flexible building
• Surface finishes and how to create them
• Preparing the backing and applying clay plaster
• Current legislative workplace requirements
• Tools, machinery and equipment
• The order of work
Courses can be finished by an Learn.Earth ECVET Earth Building
certificate,Level 2 according to the European Qualification
Framework (EQF).
Trainer: Irmela Fromme, Werkstatt für
Lehm- und Feinputze, Berlin/Bremen
Date: October, Monday 11th – Friday 15th
Duration: 36 h
Course starts Monday 9 am and ends Friday 5 pm
Languages: German, English
Course fee including certificate: 430 EUR / full board 146 EUR
All prices incl. VAT
Registration: Please register latest at September 11th /
6-12 participants
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