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Full details of RIBA approved CPD materials offered by Quantum Flooring Solutions, a trading name of Quantum Profile Systems Ltd are available to auto-generate as PDF and include company contact information:
ribacpd.com Overview for Quantum Flooring Solutions, a trading name of Quantum Profile Systems Ltd
 

Quantum Flooring Solutions, a trading name of Quantum Profile Systems Ltd

Overview

Quantum Flooring Solutions is the leading independent stair nosing and accessories manufacturer in the UK, with over 50 years of experience. It supplies a complete range of stair nosings, entrance mattings, flooring accessories and transitions. These can be used in conjunction with all types of floorcoverings, whether contract or domestic.


Based in Oldham in Lancashire, the company manufactures and supplies its products for use throughout the UK and Worldwide. Safety is of paramount concern, with Quantum products offering complete solutions that minimise risk to the end user.


In the UK, supplies of stair nosing profiles and entrance matting are supported by the unique Quantum Flooring Measure Service. Rapid and accurate step measurements are transmitted electronically to the flooring contractor as part of a responsive service package, saving time and money for the floor-fitter.


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Online CPD Video (3)


Watch movie
32:47
The seminar objective is to develop an understanding on how to finish floorcoverings at critical junctions. It extends to cover many internal finish junctions: on stairs, at wall junctions and at door and other junctions/transitions. Understanding the legislative and regulatory framework and correctly specifying flooring accessories to ensure successful and compliant installations. Over three sections, the presentation will highlight the issues involved, background from health, safety and long-term maintenance perspective, the relevant Approved Documents and standards, and how to create appropriate details.
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Online Learning
Watch movie
25:23
This CPD looks at the guidelines for the specification of a safe stairway. The presentation and discussion deals with the subject of how to make commercial, public or shared stairways safe and meet all current building regulation guidelines. The CPD includes:

- What stair nosings are designed to achieve and how to select the right one
- Key Legislation and Industry Standards around stairway design
- How recent BS, BRE and Equality Act (formerly DDA) guidelines affect specifications
- Environmental and Health and Safety considerations
- Examples of best practice with specification examples

This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.

The seminar lasts 40-60 minutes. All seminars are part of the RIBA core curriculum syllabus and earn double CPD points for those attending the seminars. To book a CPD seminar call 0161 627 4222, email info@quantumflooring.co.uk or visit www.quantumflooring.co.uk
Material type: Online Learning
Watch movie
22:57
A Powerpoint presentation and discussion dealing with the subject of making commercial stairways safe and BRE/DDA compliant. The CPD presentation includes:
- What stair nosings are designed to achieve and how to select the right one.
- How recent BRE and DDA guidelines affect the choices for specifiers.
- The unique Quantum step measuring system QSMS - which speeds up handover processes.
- Environmental and Health and Safety considerations applicable to the manufacture, installation and maintenance of stair nosings.
Handouts include reference links to further information and the seminar lasts 45-60 minutes including time for a Q and A session.
Material type: Online Learning

CPD Material (4)


Seminar
Detailing Floor Finishes - Specification and Detailing Essentials for Stairs, Ramps and Transitions in Floor Finishes
The seminar objective is to develop an understanding on how to finish floorcoverings at critical junctions. It extends to cover many internal finish junctions: on stairs, at wall junctions and at door and other junctions/transitions. Understanding the legislative and regulatory framework and correctly specifying flooring accessories to ensure successful and compliant installations. Over three sections, the presentation will highlight the issues involved, background from health, safety and long-term maintenance perspective, the relevant Approved Documents and standards, and how to create appropriate details.
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Seminar
Seminar
Step on It: Specification of Entrance Matting
This CPD looks at the guidelines for the specification of a safe stairway. The presentation and discussion deals with the subject of how to make commercial, public or shared stairways safe and meet all current building regulation guidelines. The CPD includes:

- What stair nosings are designed to achieve and how to select the right one
- Key Legislation and Industry Standards around stairway design
- How recent BS, BRE and Equality Act (formerly DDA) guidelines affect specifications
- Environmental and Health and Safety considerations
- Examples of best practice with specification examples

This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.

The seminar lasts 40-60 minutes. All seminars are part of the RIBA core curriculum syllabus and earn double CPD points for those attending the seminars. To book a CPD seminar call 0161 627 4222, email info@quantumflooring.co.uk or visit www.quantumflooring.co.uk
Material type: Seminar
Seminar
Step on it! How Stair Nosings Help to make Stairways Safe & BRE Compliant
A Powerpoint presentation and discussion dealing with the subject of making commercial stairways safe and BRE/DDA compliant. The CPD presentation includes:
- What stair nosings are designed to achieve and how to select the right one.
- How recent BRE and DDA guidelines affect the choices for specifiers.
- The unique Quantum step measuring system QSMS - which speeds up handover processes.
- Environmental and Health and Safety considerations applicable to the manufacture, installation and maintenance of stair nosings.
Handouts include reference links to further information and the seminar lasts 45-60 minutes including time for a Q and A session.
Material type: Seminar
Factory Visit
A Good Value Visit: An Introduction to the Principles of LEAN
Factory visit to demonstrate the LEAN principles of minimising waste in every process in order to add value to products and services. The visit to this floor trim and accessories facility will cover:
- The basic principles behind LEAN manufacturing
- How these principles can be applied to product design
- How LEAN processes can enhance value in production
- How attendees companies could apply LEAN principles
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Factory Visit

Classifications


Quantum Flooring Solutions, a trading name of Quantum Profile Systems Ltd has CPD Materials in the following areas: -

RIBA Core Curriculum areas