Camp Grenada Construction​
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'Knowledge in the sun'
14-Day Retreat
£2,950 per person
​Includes INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS, Accommodation, Home maintenance
training, Meals, Snacks, and Beverages
Additional weeks available upon email request (subject to availability)
You may have heard of a yoga retreat full of delicious healthy meals, physical healing therapies and meditation. But have you heard of our very own, unique 'Home Maintenance Retreat?'
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Here at Camp Grenada Construction, you can spend 10 days physically practicing home maintenance repairs alongside our qualified construction assessor. Learning how to save money on home maintenance, odd jobs and repairs, by simply doing them yourself and not having to wait on another individual or tradesman to do it for you.
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"To all the people, who are INDEPENDENT, throw that email at me"
While you enjoy our locally inspired aromatic all-inclusive meals, snacks and local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), experience the breathtaking adventures of our 15 waterfalls, and/or take your pick from our 40 white sandy beaches, in a Caribbean destintion where your health and safety is protected and approved via The World Travel and Tourisn Council 'Safe Travels'.
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So, continue scrolling down this page to get more of an understanding on how we as an island put your health and safety first, what home maintenance trades knowledge you will have fun learning, practicing and returning home with, as well as the all-inclusive sample menu you get to enjoy with us here at Camp Grenada Construction.
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Welcome to Grenada, The Isle of Spice
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Decorating, Workshop-based learning
Tutor-led practical session showing/discussing the tools and equipment used in applying wallpaper, using the correct techniques and how to set up your work area.
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Learning outcomes:
Be able to prepare and decorate a wall surface
Be able to apply wallpaper to prepared wall surfaces
Be able to set up and maintain a clean and safe working environment
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Activities:
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Protecting work areas
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Preparing various types of surfaces with abrasive papers
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Mixing and applying various types of fillers
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Mixing paste ready to use
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Hanging wallpaper to a wall surface
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Decorating a wallpapered surface
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Maintaining clean working environment
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Cleaning all tools and equipment ready for re-use
Resources:
Workstations/areas, appropriate PPE equipment, various types of dust sheets, various types of abrasive papers & fillers, decorating tools & equipment, a variety of wallpaper types.
Painting techniques, Workshop-based learning
Tutor-led practical session showing/discussing the tools and equipment used to transfer and paint designs, using the correct techniques and how to set up your work area.
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Learning outcomes:
Be able to prepare and apply paint to surfaces
Be able to transfer and paint designs to prepared surfaces
Be able to set up and maintain a clean and safe working environment
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Activities:
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Protecting work areas
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Preparing various types of surfaces with abrasive papers
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Mixing and applying various types of fillers
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Preparing various types of water-based paints ready to use
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Applying water-based paints by brush and roller
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Set out designs to a flush surface
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Paint in designs using brush techniques
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Maintain a clean working environment
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Clean all tools and equipment ready for re-use
Resources:
Workstations/areas, appropriate PPE equipment, various types of dust sheets, various types of abrasive papers and fillers, decorating tools and equipment, various types of water-based paints.
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Electrics, Workshop-based learning
​Tutor-led practical session showing/discussing the tools and equipment used to install one-way lighting circuits. using the correct techniques and how to set up your work area.
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Learning outcomes:
Be able to recognise health and safety requirements for testing
Be able to select the correct instrument types to be used
Be able to carry out tests on sample circuits, achievements and ensure completion of any outstanding issues. clear and clean away
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Activities:
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Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to installing one-way lighting circuits
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Select materials required to install one-way lighting circuits
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Select tools and equipment required to install one-way lighting circuits
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Install one-way lighting circuits to given specifications
Resources:
3 one-way circuit singles two lamps, 3 cable stripping, 4 terminations. onsite guide.
Plumbing, Workshop-based learning
​Tutor-led practical session showing/discussing the tools and equipment used to carrying out general repairs yourself, using the correct techniques and how to set up your work area.
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Learning outcomes:
Be able to connect pipes and fittings to appliances
Be able to re-build a toilet system
Be able to re-build a kitchen sink
Be able to re-build a bath & basin
Be able to select tools and equipment required for connecting pipes and fittings to appliances
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Activities:
After demonstration by tutor, select tools and PPE, set up safe area to work, then use tools in conjunction with correct PPE.
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Work with push-fit connectors and pipes when fitting to appliances.
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Assemble toilet system from the beginning to completion, and connect to the mains and check for any leaks. (rectify if needed).
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Dismantle taps and sink from base unit then reassemble then connect to the mains and check for any leaks. (rectify if needed).
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After assembling u-bend trap and taps connect the complete bath and basin then connect to the mains and check for any leaks. (rectify if needed)
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Resources:
Water supply, taps, waste, waste pipe, overflow, heat mats, blow torch, pipe cutter, water-pump pliers, soft-jaw pliers, adjustable spanner, spirit level, basin wrench, plastic-pipe cutter, screwdriver, tape measure, toilet system, sink, bath.
Tiling, Workshop-based learning
Tutor-led practical session showing/discussing the tools and equipment used to set out and fix wall tiles, using the correct techniques and how to set up your work area.
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Learning outcomes:
Be able to prepare surfaces for wall tiles
Be able to set out and fix wall tiles
Be able to finish wall tiles
Be able to set up and maintain a clean and safe working environment
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Activities:
· Demonstration of the work to be carried out
· Select tools and PPE, set up safe area to work, use tools in conjunction with correct PPE. set out a wall, gauge tiles across horizontal and vertical lines to establish cuts around perimeter, set a lath/batten
· Establish start point, spread adhesive evenly, tile a wall
· Clean all work down, clean work area and tools
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Resources:
Tiles: ceramic/clay, porcelain, terracotta, natural stone, adhesives: ready-mixed, powder-based, grout: ready-mixed, powder-based, pencil, spirit level, a notched trowel, bucket, sponge, water, manual tile cutter.
Floor coverings, Workshop-based learning
Tutor-led practical session showing/discussing the tools and equipment used to Carpet fitting, floor tilling, Laminate flooring. using the correct techniques and how to set up your work area.
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Learning Outcomes
Be able to select the correct tools for the correct floor covering
Be able to use the correct tools for the correct floor covering
Be able to lay different types of floor coverings whether it be carpet, floor tiles or laminate flooring
Be able to present a professional finish
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Activities:
When laying Carpet;
Measuring up
Choosing the correct carpet
Preparing the sub floor
Laying down underlay
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When laying floor tiles;
Gathering the loose tiles and set them aside
Using a notched trowel
Laying tiles and fitting the last tile in the row at the wall
Mixing the grout
Clearing away the excess grout
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When laying laminate flooring;
Measuring up correctly
Surface preparation
Fitting flooring correctly around pipes, architraves, and skirting boards
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Resources:
Rubber mallet, claw hammer, laminate underlay, disposable craft knife, spirit level, hacksaw, tape measure, support and comfort knee pads, carpet bolster, knee pads, stanley knife.
Installing rain water goods, Workshop-based learning
Tutor-led practical session showing/discussing the tools and equipment used to Install rainwater goods. using the correct techniques and how to set up your work area.
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​Learning Outcomes:
Be able to understand and use correct tools and equipment to efficiently install rain water goods
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Activities:
· Correct PPE selection
· Facia board measurements
· Complete the calculations
· Set the running outlet in position
· Set the fall
· Secure the facia brackets in position
· Measure and cut the gutter to length
· Clip into place
· Use a spirit level
· Measure for swan neck and down pipe
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Resources: off set bends. brackets, shoe, downpipe. running outlet. facia brackets, end stops. gutter.
Plastering, Workshop-based learning
Tutor-led practical session showing/discussing the tools and equipment used on patch repair plaster to walls and ceilings. Using the correct techniques and how to set up your work area.
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​Learning outcomes:
Be able to know the tools and equipment needed to prepare background surfaces and apply finishing coats.
Be able to know the materials needed for finishing coats and different types of background surfaces
Be able to know how to mix finish plaster to the given specifications.
Be able to know how to fix beads and apply finish plaster
Activities:
· Prepare background surfaces and apply finishing coats
· Prepare background surfaces and apply finishing coats
· Set up and maintain a clean and safe working environment
· Prepare background surfaces and apply finishing coats
· Prepare background surfaces and apply finishing coats
Resources:
​Tutor support, dry wall screws, tape measure, drill, knife, pencil, jointing tape, straight edge plasterboard, spot board, scrim cloth, bucket with clean water, plaster
Carpentry, Workshop-based learning
Tutor-led practical session showing/discussing the tools and equipment used to fixing, architraves, door locks and skirtings, using the correct techniques and how to set up work area.
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Learning Outcomes:
Be able to know how to mark out, cut and fix architraves and skirting
Be able to know how to mark out, cut and fix new door locks
Be able to mark out, cut and fix architraves and skirting
Be able to mark out, cut and fix new door locks
Be able to set up and maintain a clean and safe working environment
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​Activities:
Fixing architraves and skirting
Identify and select appropriate PPE for working environment
Set up the work area safely
Mark out edge of door and fit new door locks
Identify and select materials suitable for construction of a frame
Identify architraves and skirting profiles
Identify and select tools and equipment for construction of frames
Mark out, cut and fix architrave and skirting to given specifications
Clear work area of surplus materials and debris on completion of the job
Clean all tools and equipment ready for re-use
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Resources:
Steel tape, planes, coping saws, claw hammer, tenon saw, sanding block, try squares, sanding block, mitre block, steel ruler, timber, screwdrivers, chisels, nails, screws, raw plugs, drill and bits.
Meat Sample Menu
Breakfast
Lunch
Monday
Eggs Three Ways with
Bakes and Plantain
Chicken kebabs
with Jerk Rub
Dinner
Hot Roast Snapper with
Coconut, Chilli and Lime Salsa
with Provision and Rice
Open Buffet
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
Tuesday
Local fish,
Plantain and
Fresh baked bread
Beef Patties and Bakes
Caramel Lime Chicken,
Caribbean Mash and Griddled Aubergine
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
Wednesday
Caribbean Hash
Baked Beans and Bakes
Jerk Chicken, Macaroni Cheese, Plantain, Sweet Potato and Rice
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
Thursday
Local fish and Plantain
Baked Bread
and Cheese
Gingered Up Chicken Pasta
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
Friday
Local fish, Scrambled Eggs
and Bakes
Chicken Roti
Fish Friday in Gouyave
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
Saturday
Full Island Breakfast
Fried Chicken with
Boiled Corn
Sunday
Local fish, Bakes and Provision
Chicken Patties
and Bakes
Chicken Curry with
Rice and Peas
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
Oil down
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
Non-Meat Sample Menu
Breakfast
Monday
Eggs Three Ways with
Bakes and Plantain
Lunch
Vegetarian kebabs
with Jerk Rub
Tuesday
Provision, Plantain and
Fresh baked bread
Sunny Vegetarian Patties
Wednesday
Caribbean Hash
Baked Beans and Bakes
Thursday
Tropical Fruit Salad
Baked Bread
and Cheese
Friday
Local fish, Scrambled Eggs
and Bakes
Vegetable Roti
Saturday
Full Island Vegetarian Breakfast
Vegetarian kebabs
witth Boiled Corn
Sunday
Local fish, Bakes
and Provision
Plantain Patties
and Bakes
Dinner
Spiced Jingy with Red Beans,
Bakes and Rice
Caribbean Mash with
Griddled Aubergine
Macaroni Cheese, Plantain, Sweet Potato and Rice
Gingered Up
Vegetarian Pasta
Fish Friday in Gouyave
Open Buffet
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
Yam and Banana Korma with Rice and Peas
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
Meatless Cassava
Oil down
A selection of
tropical
fruits on display
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You can pay in full or we can set up a monthly direct debit payment plan if you prefer, providing you are travelling outside of 3 months between booking and travelling.