To introduce the knowledge and skills to install plain tiles for a new roof, including the: membrane, battens, ridge tiles, verge tiles, valley tiles, fittings, and flashings. In addition, an insight to basic construction industry health and safety competencies.
- Working a Heights
- Manual Handling
- Asbestos Awareness
- Personal Protective Equipment requirements
- Safe use of tools and equipment
- COSHH Assessments
- Working around fragile surfaces
- Introduction to basic carpentry works
- Installation of plain tiles
Cement & Mortar installation techniques for different roofing elementsDry Ridge’s & Verge’s installation and construction to correct specification
- Lead Safety
- Fire Protection
- Safeguarding Requirements
- Insulation requirements
Gain a basic knowledge of lead flashings and the importance of working with lead safely
Gain a basic knowledge of the importance of fire protection
Working around children and vulnerable people
Basic understanding of building regulations and prevention of cold bridging
Qualifications:
- Working at Heights
- Manual Handling
- Asbestos Awareness
- Introduction to Plain Tiles
Motivation (Why do this course):
- Develop a basic knowledge and skills understanding to start a career within the construction industry
- An opportunity to learn skills from the largest roofing refurbishment contractor in the country
- Early stages of becoming a fully competent and qualified roofer with industry recognised qualifications
What is an approved training centre (ATO)?
- M&J Group is an Approved Training Organisation provider. Our in-house Training Centre has been awarded an approved status by CITB.
- This means the training courses and qualifications we can offer are of high industry standard.
- The aim is to build a stronger more resilient workforce within the construction industry by providing training that has been quality assured by CITB and ensuring all operatives that join the M&J workforce, are fully competent and qualified to the correct levels to carry out their duties to the highest possible standard.
- We have 4 qualified Training Managers in-house, who are able to deliver successful training courses across the flat and pitched roofing division, as well as delivering essential Health & Safety training courses.