Training isn’t just important to any company, it’s vital. Training can save lives, boost productivity and increase profit!
Individual groups source, provide and arrange a wide range of training required by their employer members, who must all work to HSG33, Health & Safety in Roofwork as defined by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
Short Courses
Short Courses such as those offered from the CITB Site Safety Plus range, general health and safety, IPAF, PASMA, IOSH, NEBOSH, CPCS, and First Aid training, remain the most requested, however, other examples, such as Leadership & Management, Lead & Hard Metals, bespoke Estimating courses & the suite of Mental Health training courses, are all catered for.
Roofing Apprenticeships
Roofing Apprenticeships, lasting from 18-24 months in various roofing disciplines, are available to those who are employed, and for those with a minimum of two years experience, On Site Assessment & Training (OSAT) can be arranged which leads to an NVQ qualification without the need to attend college, as assessment is carried out on site. This process is also available to those looking to obtain Supervisory and Management NVQs.
Specialist Applied-Skills
Specialist Applied-Skills Programmes, are available, including Heritage, Liquid Applied Membranes, Roof Slating/Tiling, Roof Sheeting/Cladding, Lead or Hard Metal, together with Specialist Upskilling and Experienced Worker Practical Assessment routes.
E-learning
E-learning is another option with core subjects such as Working at Height, Abrasive Wheels, Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Fire Safety, Emergency First Aid amongst subjects available to study.
Several of the Groups have their own training centres, with the others having access to local and regional training facilities.
From time to time, CITB offers Training Groups the opportunity to bid for funding to support training which can result in training being either free or heavily subsidised.Find the right CSCS Card for you
Groups also help their members through the maze of CSCS cards, assisting with the necessary training and HSE tests.
A CSCS card provides the construction industry with a means of identity and proof of competence for individuals working on site.
There are nearly 2 million cardholders in the UK and most major contractors, homebuilders and local authorities require employees and sub-contractors to hold a valid CSCS card before allowing them access to site.
