Ecclesiastical & Heritage World Issue No. 91

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Get the roofing training that’s specific to your needs [

NATIONAL Construction Training Services (NCTS) is a training provider for the roofing industry, offering skills and development to anyone who requires access to specialist training across many roofing disciplines, whether they’re a beginner ready to make the next move in their career, an experienced tradesperson looking to improve in a niche or someone who would simply like to gain more confidence. Their professional and progressive courses are designed to inspire and educate roofers across the UK. They work with roofing federations, training groups, manufacturers and employers from across the industry and can offer a variety of comprehensive courses to fit with all needs – no matter what the skill level. NCTS currently offers training in two key locations within the UK. Their primary facility in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, offers training in areas that include hard metal roofing (copper, zinc and stainless steel) and lead sheet as well as slating and tiling. The second centre is a newly-opened, state-of-the-art academy in Salford, Greater Manchester, and is fullyequipped with everything needed to learn the art of roofing. They have experienced, fully-qualified tutors in both training facilities, which also feature full-scale simulated training rigs and are wellequipped with the latest tools and equipment.

NCTS have recently announced that specialist applied-skills programme (SAP) funding is now available on a selection of courses. Funded through the CITB, the specialist applied-skills programmes are 18-month long new entrant training programmes. They lead to an NVQ qualification and are considered by trade associations and employers as ‘sector apprenticeships’. With SAP funding, trainees receive a contribution of up to £5,000, leaving a small contribution from the employer. SAP funding is available on the following courses: • NVQ Level 2 and Heritage Level 3 in Leadwork • NVQ Level 2 and Heritage Level 3 in Hard Metals • Heritage Roof Slating and Tiling Level 3

CITB have also introduced the ‘Travel to Train’ scheme to help employers with the costs of sending SAP candidates on training. It includes up to 80% of the cost of accommodation, travel and meals, meaning the employer only needs to contribute 20% of the cost. The grant is available to those registered with CITB who have directly employed full-time staff on the payroll and fulfil the funding eligibility requirements of the CITB’s National Specialist Accredited Centre. They must also be registered with CITB and meet the general grants ‘T&Cs’ as well as the specific grant requirements. q • For information or queries contact jo@ncts.org.uk or call 01992 801914.

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Shedding some light on the new Part L Building Regulations

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page 48

Steel windows – protecting our architectural heritage

3min
page 49

Leading brick maker reiterates its sustainability goals

4min
page 47

Summertime…and the lightning is striking!

4min
pages 45-46

Parishioners’ kindness alleviates COVID restrictions

3min
page 44

Mastic asphalt: it’s versatile and green, and can be applied to roofs or floors

1min
page 43

Reroofing project posed a slippery problem for NT’s bats

3min
page 42

Get the roofing training that’s specific to your needs

2min
page 38

Locally-made tiles allow a jewel of the Jewellery Quarter to shine again

3min
pages 40-41

Rise in thefts prompts insurer to reissue guidance

1min
page 39

Get the expert’s view on streaming

3min
page 35

How to modernise heritage sites and remain compliant

5min
pages 36-37

Spending a legacy on a sound system – what to upgrade?

4min
page 34

Heating specialist notches up a half century

2min
page 26

Exterior lighting scheme is latest in a long line of special projects

4min
page 23

Co-ordination allows numerous repairs to be carried out at once

3min
pages 27-28

Thinking of an AV installation? Here’s some advice...

3min
page 32

Church regains control after obsolete lighting is replaced

1min
page 24

AV’s institute meets again to mark anniversary

2min
page 31

Easter message is brought to life virtually by C of E

2min
page 33

With historic lighting, you can replace or you can repurpose

3min
pages 21-22

And there was light: but carefully controlled

2min
page 20

St George’s tames the dragon of poor sound

3min
page 13

Roofing specialists help keep Durham’s jewel in good order

3min
page 16

Kentec’s new K-Mesh wireless technology wins praise for Chester Cathedral project

3min
page 17

Cathedrals must offer a welcome to

2min
page 18

Audit sheds light on improving access to cultural heritage sites

2min
page 19

Integration of ancient and modern is the aspiration

1min
page 14

The care of cathedrals is something we should all care about

2min
page 12
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