The Roof Slater and Tiler apprenticeship is available to anyone aged over 16. Roof Slaters and Tilers work on new roofs and repair and refurbish old roofs. This can be done using a variety of methods, from large format concrete tiles with a covering of 10 tiles per m2; to small formats with a covering of 60 tiles per m2.
Roofing work can involve anything from repairing a single tile or slate on a domestic property, to re-roofing public buildings such as schools, working on new build housing projects, or installing the roof on large commercial buildings. Roofers can be on site from a few hours to a few weeks so this occupation should suit those who like to move workplaces on a regular basis.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
As an apprentice you will:
Plan and carry out work to commercial standards of quality and speed
Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from trade supervisors and site managers
Select the required materials and resources to carry out the work
Set up, check and operate plant and/or equipment
Install related materials and components to a given specification
Use, maintain and store hand tools, power tools and associated equipment
Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications to carry out work
Learn how to cut and fix backgrounds onto a roof such as felt, battens and lead work
Learn how to cut and fix large format tiles (single-lap)
Learn how to cut and fix small profile tiles (double-lap)
Learn how to cut and fix slates
Learn how to cut and fix ridge tiles with mortar and mechanically dry fix
Learn how to use roofing tools e.g. trowel
No matter what level you are currently working at, you will be expected to further your skills in English and maths.
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
The course is mainly practical and will be taught in a purpose built workshop. The delivery of the course will be in blocks of one week in every four.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Portfolio of evidence
In class tests
Practical demonstrations
Multiple choice tests
End Point Assessment
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
After completing this course there are a number of options available, depending on your final grade you could move onto a level 3 apprenticeship, into higher education or seek permanent employment.
If you are considering taking on an apprentice and would like to find out more about the Roofer Apprenticeship please get in touch with the apprenticeship team.
They will be able to advise you on the course content, offer advice for levy and non-levy payers and provide details on the end point assessment (EPA).
From 1st April 2021 all employers are required to use the government apprenticeship service to secure funding for any apprentices they wish to employ. Apprentices will be unable to start their course at college without reserving funding.
We can assist you with this process by providing informative emails, videos and telephone assistance, please get in touch to find out more.
Email employerenquiry@preston.ac.uk or phone 01772 225768.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You should be aged 16 or over and ideally already be employed or have secured a work placement, however we may be able to help you with this. Good GCSEs are recommended and you will be required to sit a skills assessment.
To search and apply for apprenticeship vacancies visit the national apprenticeship vacancy/
If you are aged 16-18 and you are unable to find an apprenticeship, you can apply for a study programme and switch over at any point when you do find one.
