This apprenticeship is ideally suited for individuals who are interested in becoming a roofer with little to no skills or knowledge in the roofing sector. The apprenticeship duration is 2 years, and there is a requirement to attend college alongside working on site for WCR.
Why Roofing?
As this country commits to building more and more houses under future governments, there’s never been a higher demand for skilled workers to help build homes and beat the housing crisis.
Roofing is a dynamic trade that puts you right at the heart of construction, working outdoors and using your practical skills to build new homes. This is a varied industry that requires plenty of skill; when a storm approaches all that stands between your house and disaster is the roof, which is why it is so important for it to have been installed correctly and safely.
Each job will be different, as you examine the requirements of the build and ensure that your work will last for years to come. Our courses will help you develop the practical skills you need, as you work with industry-standard equipment and experienced professionals who can pass their expertise on to you.
You’ll also be working in our specialist workshop facilities, where you can put your skills into practice and gain valuable vocational experience employers are looking for. Our strong links with local employers mean that progression opportunities are guaranteed upon completion, and could lead to a lifelong career in this rewarding industry.
This Course Will Teach You:
- Health and Safety and Welfare in Construction specifically within roofing
- Knowledge of Technical Information, quantities and communication with others.
- How to install roofing backgrounds and ancillary components.
- How to install single-lap roof coverings to basic roof details.
- How to strip and reclaim single-lap roof tiles.
- Install roof windows and flashing kits
- Install underlay, battens and related roofing components
- Install dry and wet fixed products to verges, hips, ridge and valleys
If you are interested, please submit a CV to roofing@wcr-ltd.co.uk or give us a call on 01626 835397!