Licata Training Academy
Hands-on training in the correct application of Licata render and external wall insulation systems — delivered at our Southgate and Manchester training centres, and the route to becoming a Licata approved installer.
Begin with the Induction
A short course covering how we work, approved status, certification and warranties. It's included in every other course.
Render, EWI or brick slips
Move on to the course that matches the systems you install, from render finishes to full external wall insulation.
Certified and listed
Complete your training to join the Licata Approved Installer network and receive project leads.
A clear path from induction to installation
Our courses build on each other. New to render and EWI? Start at the Induction. Already experienced? You can move straight to the course you need. Select a course to see the detail.
What's covered
- Our branches and how to get the best from us
- Approved contractor status and benefits
- Certification
- Technical support
- Conformity and warranties
What's covered
- The Licata Induction
- How render systems work — advantages and where to use them
- Substrates and preparation
- Trims and beads
- Primers, base coats and mesh — the right product for the job
- Finish coats — eight options and when to use each
- Hands-on product application (practical)
What's covered
- The Licata Induction and technical support
- Why EWI, and how it works
- Energy ratings and certification
- U-value and R-value
- ETICS / EWI and substrates
- Insulation types and detailing
- Health and safety
- Verges, trims, beads and rooflines
- Tracks and systems
- Stress patches, mesh and angle beads
- Base coat and mesh, finish coats
- Reveals and window details
- Architectural features
- Top coats and finishes
What's covered
- The Licata Induction
- How brick slip systems work over insulation
- Substrate and base coat build-up
- Setting out and adhesives
- Applying brick slips
- Corners, reveals and window details
- Pointing and finishing (practical)
Book your place
Tell us which course you're interested in, your preferred training centre and rough timing, and our team will be in touch to confirm a date and any details.
About our training. Courses are delivered by Licata at our Southgate and Manchester training centres and cover the correct application of Licata render and external wall insulation systems. Completing the relevant training is the route to Licata approved installer status; accredited installations are covered by SWIGA-backed guarantees.