TRAINING PROVIDER LOOKS FORWARD TO FIRST YEAR OF SAP DELIVERY

[SINCE JUNE of last year, specialist lead and hard metals training provider National Construction Training Services (NCTS) has been delivering the Specialist Applied Programmes (SAP) for three disciplines within the sector: Lead and Hard Metals Level 2, Heritage Lead and Hard Metals Level 3 and Heritage Roof Slating & Tiling Level 3.

Training is delivered from one of the firm’s two training centres: in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, for the lead and hard metals programmes and in Salford, Manchester, for the lead, hard metals and roof slating & tiling programmes. Both training facilities have state-of-the-art full-scale simulated training rigs, together with a full range of 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 programme 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.

Level 3 Heritage Hard or Soft Metal Roofing Operative

The Heritage Level 3 Lead Sheet and Hard Metals programme is 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.

Level 3 Heritage Roof Sating & Tiling Roofing Operative

The Heritage Level 3 Roof Slating & Tiling programme is an 18-month training and assessment programme, which consists of 45 days attendance at 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 onsite assessment and training (OSAT), which will collate the necessary knowledge and practical evidence.

Funding

The Specialist Applied Programmes are funded through CITB, with a contribution of up to £6,000 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, which 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 at www.citb.co.uk. q

• For further information and course fees, contact National Construction Training Services (NCTS) at training@ncts.org.uk, tel 01992 801914 or mobile 07864 692513