‘CSSW’ Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing Training

Our 3-day course is suitable for those involved in the design, design process, planning and installation of below ground waterproofing systems and can be used as foundation study for the PCA (‘Property Care Association’) Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW) examination.

Our CSSW training course covers the principles of structural waterproofing, Type A and B waterproofing systems and Type C systems.

• Waterproofing design
• Forms of waterproofing
• Anticipated defects
• Methods of repair
• Design philosophy
• Building construction
• Products and material types
• Render technology and other waterproofing systems
• Theory of structures
• Cavity drain systems (internal and external)
• Maintenance of Type C waterproofing systems, maintenance and aftercare
• Surveying existing structures and preparation for installing waterproofing
• Financial and practical implications of defects and repair strategies.

• British Standard BS8102:2022 – Protection of Below Ground Structures Against Water Ingress. Code of practice
• British Standard BS 5250:2021 – Code of Practice for Control of Condensation in Buildings
• CIRIA – Water Resisting Basements
• PCA Best Practice Guidance – Type A Waterproofing Systems
• PCA Best Practice Guidance – Type B Waterproofing Systems
• PCA Best Practice Guidance – Type C Waterproofing Systems
• PCA Best Practice Guidance – Groundwater Pumping Stations Serving Type C Waterproofing Systems
• PCA Code of Practice for Remedial Waterproofing Structures Below Ground
• PCA Guidance for The Service and Maintenance of Drained Cavity Waterproofing Systems (Type C)
• PCA Summary of BS8102:2022

Attending this training alone does not entitle the attendee to attain the CSSW qualification.