Apprentice Roof Slater and Tiler, Waterproof Membranes Installer, Roof Sheeter and Cladder
SPV SPECIAL PROJECTS LIMITED
WALSALL, WS9 8EX
Closes on Sunday 29 September
Posted on 3 May 2024
Contents
Summary
(6 Months - Pre-Apprenticeship) Highfields Level 1 Introduction to Construction. Additional certificates: Asbestos Awareness / Fire Warden / Working at heights / Manual Handling / Cut off saw / CSCS. (18 - 24 months) Level 2 Roofer Apprenticeship programme Roof Slater and Tiler, Waterproof Membranes Installer, Roof Sheeter and Cladder.
- Annual wage
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£12,646.40 a year
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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Roofer (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday 8.00am - 4.00pm - (1/2 hour lunch),
Tuesday 8.00am - 4.00pm - (1/2 hour lunch),
Wednesday 8.00am - 4.00pm - (1/2 hour lunch),
Thursday 8.00am - 12.00pm - (1/2 hour lunch),
Friday 8.00am - 12.00pm and
Saturday 8.00am - 12.00pm.
38 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 1 May
- Duration
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2 Years 6 Months
- Positions available
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Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Highfields Level 1 - Introduction to Construction
Additional certificates:
- Asbestos awareness
- Fire warden
- Working at heights
- Manual handling
- Cut off saw
- CSCS (Red)
Functional Skills / GCSE:
- Maths
- English
Level 2 - Roofing Apprenticeship in one of the following disciplines:
- Slate and tiles
- Sheeting and cladding
- Waterproof membranes
Qualifications are not mandatory for this standard, however, apprentices without Level 1 English and Maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to taking their end point assessment.
For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirements are Entry Level 3, and the British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for apprentices for whom this is their primary language.
Delivery method and location of all training to be confirmed.
Where you’ll work
WESTGATE
ALDRIDGE
WALSALL
WS9 8EX
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Roofer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
- Maths & English - Working towards (grade 4 above or Level 2)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The three roofing disciplines: Slate & tiles Waterproof membranes Sheeting & cladding Option 1: Roof Slater and Tiler Knowledge Requirements On completion of this apprenticeship, slaters and tilers will have knowledge of: • The principles of slating and tiling and how they are applied in routine tasks, such as, setting out roofs, installing insulation, underlay and other background materials, installing main roof coverings, fixings, fittings and components, ventilation and dry fix systems, roof windows, mixing and applying mortar and installing pre-formed lead and/or proprietary flashings • How to use key dimensions relating to batten gauges and minimum and maximum head lap • Reclaim slates, tiles and fittings for re-use • How to check areas to be covered, including correct installation of cavity trays, fascia board height, barge boards, hip and valley construction, penetrations, and masonry • How to requisition slating and tiling materials, such as tiles, slates, underlay, battens, fixings and related materials, fittings and components Option 2: Waterproof Membranes Installer Knowledge Requirements On completion of this apprenticeship, waterproof membranes installers will have knowledge of: • The principles of membrane waterproofing systems and how they are applied in routine tasks, such as, preparing surfaces, installing insulation, installing background materials, installing main roof coverings to include bitumen membranes, single ply and liquid applied systems, fixings, fittings and components, roof windows and lights • How to requisition membrane waterproofing materials, such as bitumen membranes, single-ply, liquid applied systems and related materials, fittings and components • The differences between and the characteristics of warm, cold and inverted (waterproofing layer as the base) roofs Option 3: Roof Sheeter and Cladder Knowledge Requirements On completion of this apprenticeship, sheeters and cladders will have knowledge of: • The principles of sheeting and cladding and how they are applied in routine tasks, to include, assessing structures, removal of existing materials, installing insulation, installing main roof coverings to include composite, standing seam, secret fix, single-skin, fibre cement, and built up systems, flashings, fixings, fittings and components, ventilation systems and roof lights • Asbestos awareness • How to requisition sheeting and cladding materials
About this company
Recognised as market leaders in the sector, our expertise, in-depth knowledge, and exceptional standard of work are qualities that bring us high levels of repeat business and personal recommendations. The team handles small to large-scale projects nationwide and has a proven track record in the healthcare, educational, industrial, commercial and retail sectors, where we have established ourselves as the chosen partners of the likes of the NHS, Co-Op and Jones Lang Lasalle. Our large fleet of vehicles, plant and in-house scaffold service ensure that we can handle all the tasks and requirements of our contracts. We are also members of the NFRC, Competent Roofer, Constructionline, Chas, British Safety council and Rospa as well as being fully committed to CSCS and active members of the Institute of Roofing. SPV’s specialist team cover a range of roofing focused services, including: Built up felt roofing Mastic Asphalt Metal roofing Cladding Slating and tiling Liquid roofing Drone surveys
After this apprenticeship
On completion of this standard, apprentices will be eligible for employment in the roofing industry as a craft operative.
Apprentices may progress to supervision and management appointments in roofing organisations.
Standard Review:
This standard will be reviewed three years after its implementation.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
Louise Downey
louise.downey@junipertraining.co.uk
01922 745738
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000247156.
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Closes on Sunday 29 September
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