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Training service appointed for SAP delivery
[NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION TRAINING SERVICES (NCTS) has been awarded the contracts to deliver the Specialist Applied Programmes (SAP) for Lead and Hard Metals Level 2 as well as Heritage Lead and Hard Metals Level 3 and Heritage Roof Slating & Tiling Level 3.
The Specialist Applied Programmes are funded through CITB, with a contribution of up to £5,000 per candidate – leaving a small contribution from the employer. CITB have also introduced the Travel to Train scheme to help employers with the costs of sending SAP candidates on training. It includes accommodation, travel and meals of up to 80% of the cost, meaning the employer only has to contribute 20%.
Further information on grant application is available from the CITB website at www.citb.co.uk or from the NCTS administration team.
Training delivery is available from either one of two training centres: in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, for the lead and hard metals programmes and in Salford, Greater Manchester, for lead, hard metals and roof slating and tiling programmes. Both training facilities have state-of-the-art, full-scale simulated training rigs, together with well-equipped tools and equipment and knowledgeable, experienced and qualified tutors.
Level 2 Hard or Soft Metal Roofing Operative
The Level 2 Lead Sheet and Hard Metals programmes is an 18-month training and assessment programme, which consists of 30 days attendance at either one of the training centres delivered over six week blocks of five consecutive days in Year 1. Once the training programme has been completed, NCTS will appoint an assessor to complete the on-site assessment and training (OSAT), which will collate the necessary knowledge and practical evidence.
The Heritage Level 3 Lead Sheet and Hard Metals programmes are also an 18-month training and assessment programme, which consists of 45 days attendance at either of the training centres, delivered over nine week blocks of five consecutive days in Year 1.
Once the training programme has been completed, NCTS will appoint an assessor to complete the on-site assessment and training (OSAT), which will collate the necessary knowledge and practical evidence. 44 www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk
The Heritage Level 3 Roof Slating & Tiling programme is an 18-month training and assessment programme, which consists of 45 days attendance the Salford training centre, delivered over nine week blocks of five consecutive days in Year 1.
Once the training programme has been completed at the Salford training facility, NCTS will appoint an assessor to complete the on-site assessment and training (OSAT), which will collate the necessary knowledge and practical evidence. q • For further information and course fees contact National Construction Training Services (NCTS) at training@ncts.org.uk, tel 01992 801914 or mob 07864 692513.
