Training courses

Our fast-track, one day, in-house foundation training course in Thin-coat Spray Applied Plastering gives trainees the rudimentary skills needed for a career in this type of plastering.

Further knowledge & skill can only be acquired by continually practicing what has been taught within this course.  So to give further training we try to visit all our trainees on site within the UK (where possible), within the first month following their attendance, to help them gain as much as they can from their newly acquired skills.  Telephone & email support can also be given within the working day to answer any immediate questions "on the fly".  A more advanced course  will be offered in the future once the trainee has had some site experience of their own, to give the trainee additional skills that cannot be covered in a one day course.

Below we outline the one day course, prices etc & details on how to book & find us.  Follow-up training & longer courses will be detailed once we have the time to upload the information, but are available upon request via email.  Please call us if you have further questions and to book a course.

In-house training for thin-coat sprayed plastering skills

Index to sections below

• Introduction
• Objectives
• Agenda
• Prices
• Location map & arrival instructions
• Travel directions & suggested accommodation
• Local amentities
• How to book / Contact Us

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• Introduction

Thin-coat spray plastering has been a commonplace method of plastering in Europe for over a quarter of a century, originating in Sweden as a post war method for fast-track plaster application; a necessity to keep up with the re-building programme across Europe following the Second World War.

Now adopted all around the world as the fast-track method of construction, it has started to become popular here in the UK too.

In addition to these benefits the advantage of having a skill which is easy to acquire and in a shorter amount of time than traditional plastering skills, has enabled a steady uptake in this new system of plastering within the UK. 

With many British contractors now showing an interest in offering this service as part of thier portfolio, home-grown operatives are the answer, as opposed to foreign labour which has become increasingly unpopular & can at times be expensive.  This is where we come in.

Approved by Knauf Drywall, our training leads on to an informal rubber stamping exercise, that takes place externally to us on sites our past trainees have started work on.  Once each individual is officially "approved", they are able to get the full support offered by the manufacturers Technical Support teams in the UK (Knauf Drywall are now in the forefront in the UK & are our recommended materials system).

Knauf Drywall have stipulated that each trainee should go on to work upon two sites following out training, where their workmanship can be assessed to lead to Approval.  Should the trainee not have access to sites immediately following our training, then other arrangements can be made either by working as a subcontractor / on-the cards for a short while with us or with another spray plastering contractor; all these details can be discussed with us in due course.

We are also able to advise on the correct plant required for each type of spray plaster in use within the UK today, where you may purchase or hire it from and who sells the materials.  We can also supply sets of spatulas or put you in touch with our suppliers if you wish to buy several sets at once.

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• Objectives

Our in-house training facility has the capacity to comfortably train two trainees at once (although three can be accommodated at a push), giving them over the course of a day, the skills & knowledge necessary to become spray plasterers.  Whilst a single day is insufficient to give the broad knowledge & skills-base one would acquire during a career in this field of plastering, it does provide a practical person with the rudimentary abilities necessary to carry out spray plastering & to enable them to set themselves up in this trade as a subcontractor; spray plastering really is that easy!

On site follow-up support is provided, if required, within a month of attending our course.  Additionally we can answer questions as they arise over the phone or via email should the trainee need further help.  And if we can't Knauf Drywall's Technical Support team provide UK wide support once trainees have been approved by them.

The follow-up on-site support effectively provides a second day's training, enabling the trainees to get further tuition within a real-life environment, where the additional surface areas available can be used to start to hone the skills taught within our training facility.  The costs of this second day are given in our pricing section.

If the trainee isn't able to work on a site within a month of our in-house training course, other arrangements can be made, in order that Knauf Drywall approval is obtained expediently.  The trainee should contact us prior to attendance where they believe this may be the case.

A two day in-house course is available, tailored to an individual’s own requirements, should that be their preference or where their background isn’t of a practical nature.  Further tuition is planned for advanced students, but will not be available from launch.

We cannot guarantee that all attendees will be able to pick up all the skills we teach, but so long as the candidate is willing & has a practical disposition, it is unlikely they will be disappointed with what they have learnt at the end of the training course.

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• Agenda

 

The course described below is scheduled to start at 9am & end around 4.30pm to 5.00pm.  There will be three breaks during the day including the lunch break.  The course content & agenda are subject to change without notice, so we will endeavour to confirm the agenda/ course content at the time of booking where it differs from that shown below.

OBJECTIVE	DESCRIPTION	DURATION (approx. mins)
Welcome	Registration, tea & coffee	15
H&S briefing	Briefing on surroundings etc	15
Introduction	What is Spray Plastering, where is it used, what’s to gain from it & how you can benefit	15
Equipment basics & use	Plant overview & first go at spraying	30
Break	Short question break over tea or coffee	15
1st coat wall application	Spraying onto walls, levelling & smoothing out – basic appreciation	45
Narrow soffits & corners.  Fixing beads	Techniques for spraying narrow soffits, up to edges, internal & external corners.  How to fix beading.	60
Lunch break	Lunch – from snack van or off-site	30
Sanding down	Sanding techniques	15
Spraying ceiling areas & around openings	Spraying larger soffit areas, around soffit openings & over previously sprayed / existing plastered surfaces	45
2nd coat wall application	Spraying over previous coats & up to finished, but still wet, surfaces	45
Working around openings & in narrow widths	Techniques for working around windows / doors & in reveals	30
Break	Short question break over tea or coffee	15
Plasterboard preparation	Taping & Jointing, screw in-filling, feathering	15
Understanding plaster types	Explanation of different types of thin-coat sprayable plaster & when & where they can be used	10
Troubleshooting, machine maintenance & care	Demonstration of how to clean out machinery in & after use, plus explanation of pitfalls in use & troubleshooting	20
Any further questions	General questions/ informal discussions	10
Conclusion & handouts	Summary of training, more handouts given out.  Arrangements made for follow-up visits or further training where required	20

Timetable is subject to change; durations stated are approximate & for guidance only.  The trainees' progress dictates the time spent on the various content areas described above & subsequently not all content areas may be taught during the day.  Handouts will aim to cover aspects not taught.  A second day may be recommended necessary in such circumstances.

We cannot accept liability for not covering all the content areas described above.

Tea / coffee is provided, but lunch is not.  Food is available from visiting snack-van at 12.15pm or from local pub(s) .

Several handouts will be available throughout the day to reinforce the training given.  These are intended more as gentle reminders, rather than substitution of practical tuition.  Hands-on training is the only way this method of plastering can be taught.  Traditional plastering skills often surface during the course of the day, which tend to hinder rather than aid, the new techniques required for this method of plastering.

However as the trainee’s skills improve over time following this course, they should be able to complement their new skills with traditional plastering skills, since there are many which overlap.  The old adage “don’t run before you can walk” applies equally here, as it does with many skills.

The two day duration course will allow more time to be spent upon each area of skills taught, plus also allows for a greater depth of plant & material knowledge to be imparted.  However the two day course can only properly cater for tuition on a one-to-one basis, so although two trainees can be accommodated on the one day course, we prefer to cater for single trainees over this longer duration.  Our only limiting factor is the practice area (walls & ceilings) available.

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• Prices

(Please check with us prior to booking for current validity of Introductory prices)

The prices shown below are all VAT exclusive.  VAT at the standard rate of 17.5% applies to all our prices & will be added to the invoice, which will be required to be paid for in advance, via BACS or cash.  We can only accept cheques if sent ten days in advance, to allow for the bank clearing process.

On-site training (training at your premises or on site) is only available by negotiation; the prices shown below apply to in-house training only.  Negotiated rates for on-site training may include travel & accommodation expenses chargeable at our discretion.

COURSE	NORMAL COST	INTRODUCTORY COST
One day course per person	£200.00	now £150.00
One day course for two people	£360.00	now £250.00
On-site follow-up support / training day per person (excludes travel expenses etc)	£180.00	now £125.00
Two day course for one person *	£360.00	now £250.00
* see notes at end of paragraph above "Prices" regards this course

Due to the size of our practice area / space available, there is a natural limit to how many people can be accommodated at any one time, both practically & safely.  This is our dictating factor for the limits placed on attendance numbers on each course.  However it may be possible for observers to watch the training in action, by agreement, should companies wish for their own training staff to be present to observe only.  Again please contact us with any questions or other requirements you may have.

The prices shown for two people assume the booking is made for two people to attend on the same day together & is paid for in one transaction (e.g. when a company sends two inviduals for training together).  However it does not apply to two individuals who have booked & paid independently of each other, but are trained together on the same day (e.g. two people from different companies who are trained together on the same day).  The reasons for such stem from administrative costs such as in dealing with the transactions etc.

These prices are current as of Tuesday, 12^th January 2010 & are subject to change without notice. Prices charged for courses will be those current / made known at time of booking & may be different from those shown above.

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• Location map & arrival instructions

 REGIONAL LOCATION MAP

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UNIT LOCATION ON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE & AVAILABLE PARKING

Parking on the estate is limited.  Whilst there is parking available opposite our unit, it is on a "first come, first served" basis.  Please advise us prior to your arrival about your parking requirements, if any, so we can try to arrange some convenient parking elsewhere around the estate (or elsewhere) should parking opposite our unit be unavailable upon your arrival.  We cannot reserve parking spaces for you, but it is very unlikely that there will not be any parking space available somewhere upon the estate.  There are no charges for parking, nor is there any clamping (as far as we are aware) in operation, but we would ask that you park responsibly  Please do not park in Ken's Way, as access is required for heavy goods/ trucks at all times.

We provide notices, that can be displayed upon your dashboard, indicating your attendance at our premises, which we suggest you display during the duration of the course.

Please refer to the section on Travel Directions for further guidance on how to get here. 

ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Travel Directions - click on this link
• Parking - please see above notes.
• What to bring (clothing, pens/ paper etc)
• What we provide
• Health & Safety information
• Course times
• If you are delayed

 

What to bring (clothing, pens/ paper, lunch etc)

You will not need any special clothing (PPE) etc, but it is advised that you either wear or bring with you old clothing or a boiler-suit, as the clothes you wear whilst doing the training will get grubby from plaster stains/ drops & dust (see General clothing care notes at end of this paragraph).  Safety footwear is not mandatory, but advisable for your own protection.

You shouldn't need to make any notes during the day, but if you want to please bring your own paper & pens.  We shall give out handouts both during & at the end of the day, to serve as reminders of pertinent points we have mentioned throughout the day.

We do not provide lunch, but a snack van visits the site daily around 12:15pm.  They sell sandwiches, rolls, cakes & light refreshments.  There are two pubs that serve lunches within 5 & 10 minutes drive respectively, but with a 45 minute lunch break it may not be possible to go there & back within this time.  We do provide tea & coffee for consumption at break times. 

General clothing notes:  Whilst all the plaster is water based & washes out within the washing machine, it can transfer onto other clothes in the wash & give them a cloudy appearance (wash separately or rinse through prior to adding to main wash).

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What we provide

No special PPE is required other than ear defenders, for which we provide ear-plugs free of charge.  We do provide gloves, which may be worn at your discretion, especially as they can help whilst you get used to the process.  We recommend their use especially since they have become a common requirement on virtually all of British building sites.  Sanding down the plaster does produce a dust which, whilst not harmful in itself, can be inhaled, ingested or lodge in the eyes, which may be unpleasant to some.  Simple face masks & goggles can be provided & will offer some protection against this dust; we do recommend their use.  Hard-hats are not required, though some form of hat will help keep the dust off your hair, since you will be doing a lot more rubbing-down in the early days after you start spray plastering, than when you have more experience.  We do not have any dedicated changing area, but the toilet area is big enough & can be used should this circumstance arise.

We provide tea & coffee for consumption at break times.  We do not provide any food.  Food & drinks can be consumed upon our premises, although alcohol is banned.  We have fresh running water & a WC within the workshop premises.  We have a landline upon which you can take in-coming calls, though we would prefer no out-going calls to be made unless in emergencies or for ordering a taxi.

We hope to be able to provide a certificate & a complimentary "another Spray Plasterer trained by RDA Building Solutions Ltd" Hi-vis waistcoat within a few weeks of launching the training courses - if you didn't get a Hi-vis when you trained with us, leave your details so we can mail it onto you. 

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Health & Safety Information

Please read through the notes above under "What we provide" as well as the following information.

Should you need to call us prior to your arrival, upon the day please call 01489 78 88 16 (or alternatively 07966 195 705 before 8.30am).  Please be aware mobile phone reception on the estate is very poor, so should you need to be contacted during the day, you may give out the landline number stated above for such purposes only.

Please read the notes on Parking stated above, since parking is very limited on the estate.

Smoking is not permitted within our premises, although it is outside (please dispose of cigarette ends responsibly - a sand bucket is provided).  Alcohol consumption is banned entirely upon the whole estate.  You may eat your lunch/ any snacks within our workshop should you wish or sit outside (during good weather), although there are no areas set aside for such purposes anywhere upon the estate.

Our premises' entrance door exits onto a busy estate access road - please ensure you look left & RIGHT when leaving the premises.

Within our premises we use & store machinery which runs on 110v & 240v single phase power, 400v three phase power and diesel.  We will make you aware of their existance, some of which you will be using during the duration of the course, since they present certain dangers (when not correctly managed) within both our premises & when used on building sites.  All such information will be dealt with within the induction we hold at the start of each training course.  At certain times we will have yellow 110v cabling laid out across the floor of the workshop & your attention will be drawn to such at the relevant time.

The thin-coat plasters we use are manufactured either by Knauf Drywall or Alltek.  Both companies' materials are inert & safe to handle in their wet state (they come ready-mixed in 25kg plastic bags ready for emptying into the spray hopper).  Once dry they present no problems either to the end user of the building or to the installer.  However sanding down these surfaces does produce a dust which, whilst not harmful in itself, can be inhaled, ingested or lodge in the eyes, which may be unpleasant to some.  A simple face mask & goggles will provide some protection against dust.

Prior to the start of the day's training trainees will be asked to complete a short registration form including personal details such as name, address, contact numbers, your next of kin (in case of an emergency) and your year of birth.  These personal details will be retained for our records, but should you wish them not to be retained, please tick the appropiate box on the form & they will be deleted once the course has been completed (although such action means they will not be able to recieve further information from us).  Additional information such as plastering & building trade experience, reason(s) for attending the course and experience of any similar machine applied plastering/ rendering will also be retained for our records & may be used to illustrate our target audience etc for future marketing purposes.  At the end of the day we will ask for your views upon the day's training to be written down, so we can use them to improve the content & structure of our training course.

We do not actively discriminate against any persons who wish to be trained in thin-coat Spray Plastering, however, given the nature of building sites within the UK, we would strongly advise wheel-chair users not to consider such a training course based upon the skills required & the environment within which they would be used.  Similarly there may be other impaired people, who will also find this type of work difficult or impossible to do, so we would seek to advise them should they consider taking up this line of work.

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We are a private limited company, not affiliated with any other organisation or training body.  We are, however, approved contractors for Knauf Dywall & Alltek for the application of Sprayed Plastering using the thin-coat systems manufactured by these companies.  As such we try to run our businesses as good practices dictate & our training course has been set up based upon our experience within this field.

Knauf Drywall have agreed that any trainee that we teach will be allowed to be vetted by them/ their representatives, with a view to becoming Approved Contractors/ applicators of the Knauf Drywall system of thin-coat plastering.  We do not guarantee, however, that it is a foregone conclusion that any trainee will be accepted, but it is very unlikely that approval won't be granted.  If we feel that a trainee is not ready to become approved, we will make that trainee aware of it, but will not necessarily pass this information onto Knauf Drywall; this is done however at our discretion. 

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Course times

The course(s) start at 09:00hrs & will finish around 17:00hrs approximately.  Timings are only approximate.  Please refer to the Agenda for more information or contact us or call us.

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If you are delayed

If you are delayed on the day in getting to us please call our direct dial number.  If you can forsee a delay occuring prior to your attendance, please use the main Contact Us details.

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• Travel directions and suggested accommodation

By car/ van from M27, junction 9	direct to our workshop premises
By car/ van from M27, junction 8	ditto
By taxi	ditto
On foot & via bus	ditto
On foot & via train	then onwards via bus or taxi

The following travelling directions & notes are provided for your guidance only.  Please ensure you are satisfied with your route & means of travel prior to making the journey.  Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us or call us.

By car / van from the motorway (M27 at Junction 9):  Head south along A27 towards Fareham, Segensworth & Park Gate.  At the next roundabout take the fifth exit for the A27 towards Park Gate & Southampton.  At the next roundabout take the first exit & immediately afterwards go over to the right hand side of the carriageway, in order to take the third exit at the next roundabout, signposted towards Swanwick & Botley (A3051).  Continue along this road for approximately 2 & a half miles, travelling through Swanwick, Burridge & then Curbridge.  Shortly after the Curbridge village road sign (where the road becomes unrestricted & the pavement finishes) there is a turning on the right hand side after a right hand bend - this is Ken's Way, the service road to Bury Farm Industrial Estate (it has two small signs in the entrance road & is marked by several small white posts).  Turn in here & proceed to the gates (which are open from 07:30hrs till 18:00hrs).  From this point onwards your are on the industrial estate.  Continue along forwards until you come to a fork in the road, where it is best to take the left hand fork (beware this junction is quite blind & large trucks often manoeuvre wide around this corner).  Continue down the slope & turn right at the bottom.  Unit 1G is the third unit along having turned right at this point (the units are not separate but are sub-divided within one continuous long shed.  We have a large sign on our doors so it is easy to spot).  Park opposite where possible.  Should you have difficalty parking please parallel park temporarily & obtain further instructions for parking from us.

By car / van from the motorway (M27 at Junction 8):  Head east onto the A334 towards Botley, then at the next roundabout take the second exit continuing onwards along the A334.  At the next roundabout take the second exit & immediately afterwards go over to the right hand side of the carriageway, in order to take the right hand fork at the traffic lights.  At the next roundabout take the second exit & continue along this road for approximately half a mile until you come to another roundabout.  Here take the second exit past the petrol station & continue along this road (A334) passing through Botley until you reach the turning for the A3051 on the right approximately a quarter of a mile after passing Botley Mill / leaving Botley.  Take thiis turning onto the A3051 (Botley Road) & travel along it, passing through Curbridge, over the river, past the Horse & Jockey pub (on your right) until the road becomes unrestricted again.  Approximately a quarter of a mile after this pub you'll see a turning on your left; this is Ken's Way, the service road to Bury Farm Industrial Estate (it has two small signs in the entrance road & is marked by several small white posts).  Turn in here & proceed to the gates (which are open from 07:30hrs till 18:00hrs).  From this point onwards your are on the industrial estate.  Continue along forwards until you come to a fork in the road, where it is best to take the left hand fork (beware this junction is quite blind & large trucks often manoeuvre wide around this corner).  Continue down the slope & turn right at the bottom.  Unit 1G is the third unit along having turned right at this point (the units are not separate but are sub-divided within one continuous long shed.  We have a large sign on our doors so it is easy to spot).  Park opposite where possible.  Should you have difficalty parking please parallel park temporarily & obtain further instructions for parking from us.

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By taxi from train stations, the airport or town/ city centres:  your taxi company, if hired locally, should only need to be told our postal address.  However if more details are required, please give them a copy of these notes above.  We suggest calling the following taxi companies who service this area, but we cannot advise on fares charged, neither have we made any arrangements with them:

From Fareham area	A to B Taxis	01329 825 825
	Fareham Taxis Ltd	01329 221 212
From Botley area	Alan's Taxis	07947 014 909‎
From Park Gate / Swanwick	A to B Taxis	01329 825 825
	Ivory Services	023 8073 9009
All areas	Hedge End Cab Company	01489 788 955
	Phipps Booking Agency	01489 789 978
From Southampton Airport	Airport Cars	023 8062 7100
From Southampton Parkway station	Airport Cars	023 8062 7100

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On foot we can be reached by travelling to either Botley or Swanwick train stations & then taking a taxi or getting the number 26 bus (there are bus stops on either side of Botley Road within 50 yds of each other at the top of Ken's Way (the service road leading into the industrial estate we are situated upon).  Train & bus times differ all year round, so the most up-to-date details can be accessed by either calling or going online to the following information sites listed below.  However, at the time of writing (January 2010), buses arrived from or departed to connecting railway stations at Fareham, Swanwick & Botley as follows :

Fareham Bus Station (10 minutes walk from train station)	0640	0710	0850	1555	1700	1805
passes Duncan Road (west end), Swanwick station	0658	0734	0913	1621	1730	1835
arrives at Ken's Way (approx) - get off here	0702	0738	0915	1625	1734	1839
Junction of Botley Road & the A334, Botley				1631	1740	1845
Junction of Botley Road & the A334, Botley	0720	0808	0951	1516	1656	1806
arrives at Ken's Way (approx)- get off here	0726	0813	0956	1521	1701	1811
passes Duncan Road (west end), Swanwick station	0728	0817	1000	1525	1705	1815
Fareham Bus Station (10 minutes walk from train station)				1548	1728	1837

The number 26 bus is operated by" First Bus" - they can be called on 01329 234373 or 023 9258 6921.  Their website address for the latest timetables can be found by clicking on this hyperlink.

Please be aware that when arriving on-foot that we are located within a rural area some distance from shops & urban amenities, plus there are no footpaths or pavements for about two miles north towards Botley, or for a quarter of a mile towards Swanwick.  Extra care is therefore required when walking on such roads & it is of paramount importance that you obey the Highway Code & walk in the direction facing oncoming traffic in single file.  Whilst this may appear daunting at first, local drivers are well used to walkers on roads in this area & should give due consideration.

If you intend to walk for any part of your travelling to us during the winter months, it is imperative that you wear a Hi-vis jacket & have a torch on you.  Should you have any reservations about leaving the course in the dark, we will endeavour to do our best to take you to Botley or Swanwick stations, from where you can get a train.  Since the course starts at 9am this situation does not arise in the mornings.

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Train timetable information can be obtained by calling Swanswick Station on (number to be advised), calling National Rail Enquiries on 0845 6000 650 or visiting their website at http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/SNW.html.  South West Trains & Southern Trains run trains on this line, which connect to Southampton Central, where you may get connections to Bournemouth & London (calling at Southampton Parkway / International Airport) & connect to Portsmouth, where you may get connections to Chichester & London (connections to both of these are possible without going into Portsmouth but by getting off at Cosham, though not all Inter-city trains stop here).  Botley Station is unmanned & doesn't have a ticket office.

To get to us from either Swanwick or Botley stations either catch a bus (see instructions above), take a taxi (either call one of the numbers given above or arrange own booking / ride) or walk (it is approximately a two mile walk from Swanwick or one & a half miles from Botley).  Please note there is a significant length of the route from Botley without a pavement & a short length from Swanwick station without a pavement.  Please take care on these stretches of road.  We ugre you to read our guidance notes on walking from these stations given above.  In emergencies you may call us on 01489 78 88 16 if you have any difficulties once you arrive at either of these stations.

 

The following information is given below for Swanwick Station:

Ticket office

Monday-Friday 06:00-18:15

Saturday 07:15-15:00

Sunday 10:00-14:30

Self Service Ticket Machines

Yes

Collection of Pre-purchased Tickets

Yes

Collection of Pre-purchased Tickets - Details

From Ticket Office Counter: No

From Ticket Machine: Yes

Machine Location

Located near the station entrance

Oyster PrePay

No                 Penalty Fares                        

Penalty Fares apply to journeys from Swanwick station when travelling with:

• South West Trains
• Southern Railway

Penalty Fares do not apply if travelling with:

• First Great Western

 

The following information is given below for Botley Station:

Ticket office

Monday-Friday Closed

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

Self Service Ticket Machines

Yes

Collection of Pre-purchased Tickets

Yes

Collection of Pre-purchased Tickets - Details

From Ticket Office Counter: No

From Ticket Machine: Yes

Machine Location

Located at the top of the stairs leading to the station

Oyster PrePay

No                 Penalty Fares                        

Penalty Fares apply to journeys from Botley station when travelling with:

• South West Trains

 

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Suggested Accommodation - this part of the website is still under construction - please contact us or call us for more information.

 

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• How to book / Contact Us

Please use the contact details found on the contact us or call us page (follow link) to place your booking , to ask any questions or to find us on the day.

We would prefer bookings to be made either via phone or email, so we can confirm our banking details to you, in order that you can arrange for BACS payement.  Payment is required in advance via BACS or cash.  We can take cheques but we need to have them cleared prior to your arrival - clearing normally takes around three to five days.  Our training rates are shown in the Prices section of this website.  Refunds will only be given if a cancellation is made no later than two working days before the intended training day.

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• Local amentities

Due to our rural setting there are few local amenities, save a few shops in Botley & Park Gate, both of which have Post Offices, several pubs & a newsagent each.  Due to the single day duration of most of the courses, any additional requirements you may have can be advised to you on the day.  Or you may contact us or call us prior to your arrival if you require more detailed information.

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This information was last updated: Friday, 12th March 2010.