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- Islington
- 1 Day
...condensation and damp in building. Designed for: Housing officers, receptionists and staff who deal with tenants concerned about condensation and...
- Short course
- Islington
- 1 Day
...By the end of this course you will be able to identify the main components of a domestic plumbing system. You will understand how a plumbing and drainage system functions...
- Short course
- Islington
- 1 Day
...of heating systems and electrics to complete repairs orders. Also for non-technical staff who carry out inspections. Housing officers, receptionists...
- Training
- Islington
- 1 Day
...repairs desk staff, receptionists and staff who deal with tenants. Suitable for a non-technical audience. This course is especially designed for people...
- Short course
- Islington
- 1 Day
...Designed for: Non-technical staff who are asked to carry out inspections of void and tenanted properties. Key Points: understanding the aims of conducting...
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- Islington
...energy technologies - key features of each technology - methods of calculating load and performance - how to analyse any property for renewable energy potential...
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History
Upkeep was established in 1979. It was then called "The Building Conservation Trust", and was based at Hampton Court Palace. Upkeep has been delivering training for people working in housing and property since 1992.
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What is special about our training courses?
We are an independent educational charity. Our aim is to help people understand how buildings work and how to maintain and improve them. We put a strong emphasis on practical training, with a variety of learning styles and lots of opportunities for informal learning.
Areas of specialisation
housing and property care: repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of all types of buildings
Description
Upkeep is a small charity that promotes good practice in building care. We teach people how to look after buildings, and provide short courses on all aspects of building care: inspection, repairs, maintenance and improvement. Our training courses cover how buildings are constructed, how buildings work, key components, common defects and how to put them right. We look at best practice in building construction, maintenance and refurbishment.
