South Wales & South West Roof Training Group
Telephone: 01395 233667 Email: VAT #: 736999658
Telephone: 01395 233667 Email: VAT #: 736999658
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Monday 13 September 2010
Location: Exeter
Emergency First Aid - £50 + VAT per person. Additional HSE Certification £6 + VAT per person
Private courses can also be arranged - most locations.
ConstructionSkills Grant available to "in scope" companies - please visit www.cskills.org/grant for eligibility and grants as from 1st August 2010
Location: AS REQUIRED
A guide to working with materials containing only white (chrysotile) asbestos.
Duration: Half Day
The courses are designed to provide a basic understanding of the various compnents, complexities, design criteria and correct methods of installation that constitute properly installed Built up Felt roofing systems.
Each course consists of a choice of several PowerPoint Presentations covering:
The course will be of benefit to all those involved in flat roofing
To inexperienced roofers it will provide the knowledge essential for them to understand the materials and methods of application involved in their day to day work.
For experienced flat roofers it will act as a referesher or upskilling course to remind them of what constitutes good practice when installing built up roofing systems and raise their awareness of the materials they sue.
Surveyors and specifiers may benefit from a better overall understanding of what and why they should specify correctly and what to look for when making site visits
N.B. Experience has shown that FOUR presentations are usually enough for candidates to concentrate on in one day. Prospective candidates or their employers should decide which presentations they would like to receive when booking the course.
Bridgwater / Plymouth / Bristol
Location: Bridgwater Bristol Plymouth
PLYMOUTH - BRISTOL - BRIDGWATER
The deadline for all site supervisors to attend a suitable traiing course is fast approaching. The "Zero Tolerance" policy comes into force on 1st January 2010 and will have serious implications for those supervisors working on sites operated by members of the UK contractors Group (UKCG)
This course is for first line managers - those who have, or about to, acquire supervisory responsibilities.
Successful delegates will gain:
An understanding of how H&S law is structured
Identify how their supervisory role fits can assit in managing site saely
Carry out risk assessments & understand the need for method statements
Site inductions/ tollbox talks & method statement briefings
ConstructionSkills grant available to "in scope" companies + achievement grant. Visit www.cskills.org/grant to check eligibility for grants from 1st August 2010
Duration: 2 days
Cost: POA
Plymouth / Bridgwater / Bristol
Location: Plymouth / Bridgwater
BRISTOL / BRIDGWATER / PLYMOUTH
One of the most highly regarded courses for those looking to develop a better understanding of their role and to manage health & safety on site in accordance with current legal provisions. CS grants available to "in scope" companies + achievement grant. Duration: 5 days. To check eligibility visit www.cskills.org/grant for grants available to "in scope" companies as from 1st August 2010
Cost: POA
2010 - Date to be advised
Location: EXETER
Estimating - 2 day Roof Estimating course. We are running this course in conjunction with Redland. Who should attend? Roof Contractors / Estimators. Staff with responsibility for estimating roofing materials.
ConstructionSkills grant available per person per day for "in scope" companies - to check eligibility visit www.cskills.org/grant
Duration: 2 Days
Cost: £140/person + VAT
Location: EXETER
Essential fire safety instruction for anyone working out on site
Duration: 3 hours
Please contact us for available dates
Available in Bristol, Liskeard, Poole, Taunton
We can also help you with Cannock, Droitwich, Haydock, Lincoln, Thirsk, Basildon, Basingstoke, Kent, Luton
4, 5, 6, 11, 12 OCTOBER 2010
Location: EXETER
We are approvied by the Lead Sheet Association to deliver Basic Leadwelding & Bossing Training for those wishing to develop their skills. Supported by Jamestown Metals Limited. A 5 day course - 3 days one week followed by 2 days the following week.
ConstructionSkills grant available to "in scope" companies. To check eligibility visit www.cskills.org/grant
Upon satisfactory completion of this course and receiving LSA certification then a CSCS Basic Leadworker's Card can be applied for providing that a "Working at Height" Health & Safety touch screen test has been successfully completed. Further details from the CSCS website.
Duration: 5 DAYS
Cost: POA
Autumn 2010
Location: As required and depending on demand
To bring professionalism to your Management & Technician Team - provide them with a wide scope of knowledge.
Leading to the Institute of Roofing ASSOCIATE examination.
Day Release over 20 weeks.
An opportunity for those who hold their IoR Licentiate to upgrade to IoR Associate by attending the 3 Refresher days and taking the IoR Associate examination
ConstructionSkills grants available to "in scope" companies. To check eligibility visit www.cskills.org/grants
Gold CSCS cards can be obtained by those who hold Institute of Roofing grades - Associate / Member / Fellow and who have passed the appropriate ConstructionSkills Health & Safety Test. www.instituteofroofing.org.uk
Duration: Day Release over 20 weeks.
Location: As required
Essential information for those working in the construction industry on and off site
Duration: Half Day
please contact us for available dates
Courses available Bristol & Plymouth
OCTOBER 2010 - EXETER
Location: Exeter, Devon
Pitched Roofing Training - incorporating Tiling, Leadwelding & Bossing, Slating, Solar Installation, Shingles - for those new to the industry and for those who wish to progress in their chosen trade. We provide weekly day release over 6 weeks followed by monthly day release over 14 months. All training linked to NVQ Level 2. ConstructionSkills grants available to "in scope" companies
See separate details under main page of course details
ConstructionSkills grants available to "in scope" companies to cover cost of course
TRAINING Courses available for ROOF SHEETING & CLADDING
Make an investment in your workforce & your business - let us help you to "get it right". We have courses for "hands-on" operatives as well as for those who need to understand the intrigacies of the work without actually working "on site".
Are you ever called back to site because materials have been fitted incorrectly? "Yes" - then let us help you train your workforce.
- SHEETING & CLADDING PROBLEMS and how to avoid them - 1 DAY COURSE
Content: - Causes of Problems - Use & Handling of Materials - Design Issues - Workmanship - Installation - Problem solving:- Air Tightness /
Insulation / Cold Bridge / Vapour Control / Condensation / Rooflights / Flashings / Fillers / Laps & Seal
- INTENSIVE 1 DAY COURSE - Basic Guide to Installation of Sheeting & Cladding
Content - Understanding Sheeting & Cladding (examples of problems & solutions)
SESSION 1 Basic Guide - Reasons for course, Objectives, General Safety, Tools, Materials, Components, Material Coatings.
SESSION 2 Basic Guide - Safe Access, Preparation, Setting Out, Roof Shapes & Structure, Roofing Terminology.
SESSION 3 Basic Guide - Insulated Systems - On Site Constructed & Composite Panels.
SESSION 4 Basic Guide -Rooflights, VCL, Breather Membranes, Air Tightness, Cold Bridging
SESSION 5 Basic Guide - Flashings, Fillers & Sealant.
SESSION 6 Basic Guide - Rainwater Goods - Various Gutter Types / Rainwater Pipes
- 3 Day Course - Knowledge & Understanding of the Principles of Roof Sheeting & Cladding Materials & Systems
DAY 1 - Identify roof types & shapes / Understand roofing terminology / Obtain overview of various systems to undestand material used & coatings /
Comprehend fixing methods & types for each system, laps & accessories / To appreciate main aspects and requirements of L2.
DAY 2 - To learn how to calculate areas and lineal measurement / Take into account wastage and re-useable off-cuts / To understand the
correct use of flashings, fillers & sealants and their manufacture
DAY 3 - Understanding of technical aspects / Appreciation and understanding of principles of corrosion, expansion & contraction / Reaction between
materials / The use of barrier & isolation materials / Expansion joints / Thermal bridging and air tightness
CALL US ON 01395 233667 to discuss your requirements
To be advised
Working Safely at Heights for Persons working on roofs - half day course in EXETER. Essential course for all roofers and for updating with current knowledge. Cost £71+ VAT per person.
TBA - please contact us if you are interested
Location: KEYSHAM
Essential health and safety training for those working at height
ConstructionSkills grants available to "in scope" companies - to check eligibility visit www.cskills.org/grant for grants available from 1st August 2010
£71 + VAT per person to include certification
Duration: 3.5 hours