Apprentice Roof Sheet and Cladding
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
The principles of roofing materials, installation and maintenance 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
Working week
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm. The apprentice must be prepared to stay away on block release for week blocks in Walsall. You may stay away from home when sites are further away.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
- You will be working to achieve the new Roofing Standard ST0270 at level 2. 80% of the training will take place on various construction sites working with qualified tradespeople
- The other 20% will be off-the-job training based on weekly blocks at Juniper Training College (Accommodation, breakfast, and evening meals provided)
- You will also undertake training for working at heights, power tools and the correct use of mechanical access equipment such as cherry pickers
- Sites will vary and will mainly be in the London and surrounding areas
- This a block release course usually once a month so you must be prepared to stay away from home
- You will be informed what training will take place every week so you are prepared and if you require to improve your maths and English this will also be taught during these block weeks
- On completion of this standard, apprentices will be eligible for employment in the roofing industry as a craft operative / tradesperson
- Apprentices may progress to supervision and management appointments in roofing organisations
- Possible progression could be Surveying, Estimating and Site Management
Things to consider
Working at heights, manual lifting of metal sheeting. Working 95% of the time outdoors in all weathers. Be able to work as part of a team and independently. Ability to measure accurately and become competent in the use of various hand and power tools. Neatness and quality of finish important as your work will form the visible part of the building.
About CoTrain
CoTrain is a program under SECBE . As a shared apprenticeship scheme and a Flexible Job Apprenticeship Agency partly funded by CITB to provide a route into industry for anyone wishing to complete an apprenticeship. We employ and mentor the apprentice and place them with our construction partners and colleges to gain the correct experience & skills to complete their qualifications.