The Foundation group has been working on plain tiling.
The two Apprenticeship groups have also been busy; one group is working on interlocking tiles, the second group is nearing the end of their training in the workshop and are preparing for their synoptic tests.
The Heritage SUP candidates have been working on plain tile swept valleys and applying lime mortar torching to the underside of diminishing random sized slates.
Working on a plain clay tile swept valley
Applying lime mortar torching
South Coast Roof Training Ltd is proud to be an affiliate member of the NFRC.
The two Lucky Draw winners from the SCRT Open Day have already undertaken their prizes – the winner spent 5 days on a Lead Welding and Bossing course, and the runner up spent 3 days on an Upskilling course.
The new Heritage Skills NVQ Level 3 Diploma SUP (Specialist Upskilling Programme) is currently under way, and the candidates have worked on recording a random sized slate roof, stripping the slates, learning the mysteries of the gauge stick, and then battening the training rig in preparation for random sized slating.
Heritage SUP candidates working on the gauge stick
There are two cohorts on the CITB Apprenticeship Diploma course at the moment. One group is working with interlocking tiles and forming open valleys; the second group is using sized natural slates and forming open valleys.
The Foundation course is working on the ridging rigs, and even after just a few sessions on the course, they are improving and growing in confidence.
Examples of ridging rigs
Please contact us for further details on any of these courses on 0845 678 0065
The Open Day at SCRT Ltd was a great success! The bacon butties were yummy!
Everyone who attended was very impressed by all the facilities and the variety of courses available at the training centre.
One of the visitors, Keith Marshall, said:
… my sons and I were really impressed with the wide variety of tiling on show, you have shown us that our trade is a craft and when taught by the right people, along with the right materials, it can be very impressive and something to be proud of…
We would like to thank the following trade representatives for supporting our Open Day:
We are already planning and Open Day for 2014!
Come and have a look around the training centre – check out our facilities; see live demonstrations and have a go yourself!
We offer a wide range of courses (check out the website), some which can be suited to your specific requirements. Our experienced staff will be on hand to talk to you and answer any queries.
Part- and full funding is available for a number of courses and a representative from CITB will be attending to discuss your options.
You can also enjoy a Bacon Butty and a cup of tea or coffee! (FREE and available until 1.00 pm)
Date: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Time: 9.00 am – 2.00 pm
Venue: Unit 18
Arndale Road
Lineside Industrial Estate
Littlehampton
West Sussex BN17 7HD
To book a place on the open day(for catering purposes) please email us and also let us know the number of colleagues who will be accompanying you: scrtltd@yahoo.co.uk
