What does the live on-site training include?

A full-day, hands-on course on safe and efficient shrink wrap installation - covering heat-welding, tensioning, and compliance.

Who provides the training?

Our trainers are experienced professionals who’ve led large-scale shrink wrap projects in construction, marine, and industrial sectors.

Where can training be delivered?

Anywhere in the UK - your yard, warehouse, shipyard, or internationally upon request.

What’s included in the training package?

We bring wrap, heat guns, heat sources, and tape, your team just needs to supply standard PPE and a safe area for demonstration.

Is custom training available for different applications?

Yes, we cover scaffold, modular, marine, industrial, and specialist installs in tailored sessions. see our service pages (https://www.ecoshrink.co.uk//case-study/specialist-construction-shrink-wrap)

On-site shrink wrap training in progress – instructor guiding trainees

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MASTER ON-SITE SHRINK WRAP TRAINING

Learn to protect your scaffold and modular builds faster, safer and more sustainably with on-site shrink wrap training in the UK. This one-day, on-site course is tailored for UK contractors and beyond.

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Why Choose Live On-Site Shrink Wrap Training?

Tailored to Your Project

We teach using your scaffold, modular frame or equipment so every lesson is 100 % relevant.

Safety-First Approach

Experienced instructors cover risk assessment, PPE and best‑practice heat‑gun handling.

Hands-On, Not Classroom

70 % practical time; trainees heat‑shrink, weld seams and finish edges themselves.

Certificate of Competency

Each participant leaves with an EcoShrink Certificate of Competency – a clear record of training that is readily accepted by most principal contractors as evidence of shrink wrap instruction

Immediate ROI

Many teams see noticeably faster, more consistent installs on their first projects after training, with less rework and fewer call-outs

Course Overview & Learning Outcomes

Foundation & Safety:

Site assessment and risk controls
Heat tool handling and PPE best practice
Scaffold tie-off and anchoring techniques

Core Installation Skills:

Joining sheets with overlap welds and taped seams
Creating perimeter bonds and vertical welds
Execute controlled shrinking for wrinkle‑free results.
Patch repairs

Materials & Equipment:

Select the right film grade and accessories for weatherproofing, containment or transport.
Dismantle wrap and plan recycling routes responsibly – including LDPE film recovery where facilities accept plastic films.

Hands-on Application Types

Scaffolding & Access Containment
Modular & Volumetric Construction
Off‑Site Fabrication Yards
Shipbuilding & Yacht Refit
Power & Industrial Maintenance
Temporary Warehousing & Weather Protection

Expert Trainers, Real-World Expertise

Our instructors are seasoned shrink-wrap installers with experience in large-scale containment projects, the marine sector, and the industrial sector. They translate years of field knowledge into easy-to-grasp lessons, ensuring every participant can replicate professional-grade results immediately.

UK-Wide & International Availability

Ecoshrink delivers training anywhere in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Need us further afield? We travel to Europe, the Middle East, and beyond - simply ask for a global quote.

Trainer demonstrating heat-welding of shrink wrap sheeting on scaffolding

Shrink wrap roll for protecting boats from salt spray during storage or transport

Industries & Applications
We Cover

Scaffold Shrink Wrap Training:

Learn full encapsulation techniques, detailing and repairs for live projects.

Modular / Off-Site Construction Wrap:

Master shrink wrapping for volumetric units in factory yards – protecting finishes in transit and on site.

Industrial & Machinery Wrap:

Cover oversized plant, turbines or HVAC equipment for storage or shipping, including edge padding and corrosion control.

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Training Logistics - Where, When & How Much?

Want to understand how training supports your wrap vs sheeting cost decisions? Use our Shrink Wrap Calculator and Cost, Risk & Compliance articles to frame the business case.

Location:

We come to your scaffold yard, construction site or factory anywhere in the UK (international on request).

Equipment:

We supply heat guns, propane, wrap & tape for training. Your team provides standard site PPE.

Duration:

4 - 5 hours. Flexible start times to fit your programme.

Cost:

From £695 for up to 4 trainees – indicative pricing only; a tailored quote follows your enquiry.

Class size:

Up to 4 participants per session for maximum hands‑on time. Larger crews? We’ll run back‑to‑back days.

Lead Time:

Courses usually scheduled within 1–2 weeks of booking.” – good. If you want to be ultra-safe, “often scheduled

What Our Trainees
Say About Us

Had the pleasure of having Lee train us over a 3 day period.
Lee was very thorough with his steps, giving time and tips and tricks to each of us in a polite and constructive manner.
Would highly recommend 👌