Apprentice Roof Slater and Tiler, Waterproof Membranes Installer, Roof Sheeter and Cladder

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

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 week2 years 6 monthsCommunication 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

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Working towards grade 4)
• Maths (grade Working towards grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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

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.