Roof Slater and Tiler apprenticeship

This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain a vocational qualification in Roof Slating & Tiling occupations:

Roof Slating and Tiling training will be given at college while gaining industry experience through an approved apprenticeship. 

You’ll receive training in roof slating and tiling occupation, as well as enjoy comprehensive theory and practical experience in the featured categories of training.

Course content

Teaching and assessment

18 weeks of training delivered over 24 months.

• Week 1: College Induction & Health & Safety module 1
• Weeks 2 to 18: Theoretical and practical training at NCC East in two-week blocks
• Gateway: Portfolio preparation
• End Point Assessment: External assessment at NCC East. 

Qualifications you gain

Standard STO270 Level 2 Roofing Occupations (Roof Slater & Tiler pathway).

You’ll be regularly assessed using a range of methods, including written assessment, practical assessment, verbal questioning and presentation, and multiple-choice testing. 

You’ll also be required to complete college-based and site-based activity electronic journals (Off the Job Training Hours). You’ll be given ongoing clear, direct and constructive feedback to enable you to make progress and successfully complete the course.

Entry requirements

Due to the nature of the Standards and the complexities of difficulty, the National Construction College has implemented entry requirement rules. We require apprentices undertaking a Level 2 Apprenticeship to have already achieved:

• Maths and English at GCSE 3-9 (old GCSE D-A)

Or

• We can also accept a Functional Skills L1 or above where an applicant has taken Maths and English qualifications after school.

Don’t worry if your apprentice doesn’t meet the entry requirements, we can organise initial assessments and look at each learner individually, to see if we can support them in their learning via an appeal panel.

Other information

The course involves:

• Strenuous physical activity
• Working at heights
• Wearing PPE/RPE
• Working to deadlines.