Key information
For young people:
Working with hard and soft metals is highly skilled and is used by roofing specialist contractors throughout the industry on new and historic buildings all over the UK. The Lead Sheet Training Academy (LSTA) is at the forefront of training for those using lead or hard metals in the construction industry. All courses are City & Guilds Accredited.
The Specialist Applied Skills Programme (SAP) NVQ delivers Heritage Hard and Soft Metals at Levels 2 and 3 to candidates over a period of 18 months, which entails twelve months off the job training modules followed by six months of on-site assessment and portfolio building.
The programme is designed to ensure that new entrants gain knowledge and understanding of hazards and safe working practices within this specialised industry, and on completion will be able to install a variety of roof finishes to recognised practices and standards. The programme is designed to be delivered in a modular format with a mix of formal instruction off the job, followed by supervised on the job training at employer level with a final assessment.
The learning provides flexibility through on the job training and includes experience elements to suit the employer’s core business requirements, whilst candidates complete their Level 2 or 3 learning outcomes.
For employers:
The Lead Sheet Training Academy is at the forefront of training for those using lead or hard metals in the construction industry.
The centre is recognised as a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), and all our courses are City & Guilds Accredited Programmes. Our tutors are industry qualified and experienced trainers, holding qualifications in leadwork, hard metals, and teaching, have experience of working on site and are qualified/approved assessors. CITB grants are available to meet most course fees for employees of CITB-registered construction businesses.
Provision
LSTA Courses include:
- Specialist Applied Skills Programme (SAP)
- Traditional Basic Lead Craft (one week)
- Traditional Basic Hard Metal Craft (one week)
- Traditional Intermediate Lead Craft (eight weeks, or 40 days)
- Traditional Intermediate Hard Metal Craft (eight weeks, or 40 days)
- Traditional Advanced Lead Craft (three weeks, or 15 days)
- Traditional Advanced Metal Craft (three weeks, or 15 days).
LSTA can offer pay-as-you-learn for Intermediate and Advanced courses.
To deliver this training the LSTA operates from a state of the art, purpose-built training facility in East Peckham, Kent, open five days a week all year round. The training centre includes full scale training rigs and resources as well as providing a well-equipped environment in which to learn as it recreates real-life situations. If suitable premises are available, we can also deliver basic courses in lead and hard metals at locations around the UK.
The Specialist Apprenticeship Programme (SAP) NVQ delivers Heritage Hard or Soft Metals at Level 2 and 3, to candidates over an 18-month period, this entails twelve months of off the job training modules, followed by six months on site assessment and portfolio build.
The programme is designed to ensure that all candidates are able to understand the hazards and safe working practices within this specialised industry, and on completion will be able to install a variety of roof finishes to recognised practice and standards.
The programme is designed to be delivered in a modular format with a mix of formal instruction off the job, followed by supervised on the job training at employer level with a final assessment. Candidates will gain knowledge through off the job training in every aspect of their job. The programme provides flexibility through on the job training and includes experience elements to suit the employers core business requirements, whilst the learners complete their Level 2 or 3 learning outcomes.