CAA Level 2 Diploma in Roof Slating and Tiling

This has been specifically developed for individuals wanting to gain professional level skills in the application of slating and tiling techniques for the purpose of fitting slate and tiles onsite to various roofs.

The Level 2 Construction Awards Alliance (CAA) Diploma in Roof Slating and Tiling is the Professional level course designed to develop the skills and knowledge of literally anyone, enabling them to work in the roofing industry in their chosen craft of roofing.

The course is practical based and there are online tests so the candidate can show what they can do as an individual through the completion of all the requirements of the qualification.

The qualification comprises of:

• Roof Slating and Tiling units of practical training
• Roof Slating and Tiling Practical assignment in a simulated scenario
• Multiple choice tests
• Final online testing of the candidate’s knowledge of Roof Slating and Tiling.

All the units of training must be completed by each learner and you will be guided and trained throughout this process by our experienced trainers. To gain the Roof Slating and Tiling diploma, learners must achieve all units, the final practical assignment and multiple choice online unit tests.

What this course will do with regards to all of this, is equip all course participants with the vital skills and knowledge to produce professional slating and tiling work in all scenarios resulting in the award of a high level roofing qualification. This is an advanced roofing course and is designed for anyone; novices and experienced personnel. There are no formal entry requirements for the roof slating and tiling diploma. All potential candidates have the opportunity to attend and successfully gain the qualification.

Although the Construction Awards Alliance (CAA) do not state that there is a need for any formal entry requirements, this carpentry course is not suitable for those who wish to improve their DIY or property development skills. The qualification is designed for those personnel who want to gain a roofing qualification in slating and tiling to enter the industry and be recognised.

It is also intended for those working with roofing contracting companies who have responsibility for their staff to be qualified. The CAA have designed this course so that it caters for all learners, whatever their back ground and inexperience. (CAA Level 2 Diploma in Roof Slating and Tiling)

• CC 1001K Know how to carry out safe working practices in construction
• CC 1001S Carry out safe working practices in construction
• CC 2002K Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others
• CC 2002S Information, quantities and communicating with others
• CC 2003K Knowledge of building methods and construction technology
• CC 2003S Building methods and construction technology
• CC 2013K Know how to install single-lap roof coverings to a variable gauge
• CC 2013S Install single-lap roof coverings to a variable gauge
• CC 2014K Know how to install plain tile roof coverings
• CC 2014S Install plain tile roof coverings
• CC 2015K Know how to install regular sized natural roof slates to standard roof
• CC 2015S Install regular sized natural roof slates to standard roof details
• CC 2016K Know how to strip and reclaim pitched roof coverings
• CC 2016S Strip and reclaim pitched roof coverings
• CC 2017K Know how to install roofing backgrounds and components
• CC 2017S Install roofing backgrounds and components
• CC 2018K Know how to install pre-formed weathering flashings to roofs
• CC 2018S Install pre-formed weathering flashings to roofs

Followed by the Site Carpentry Level 2 Synoptic Practical Assignment Level 2 ‘Lay plain and interlocking tiles and natural slates’ and the online exam.

In summary the completion of the course will be after the:

• Achievement of each unit by internal testing undertaken by the candidate. Each slating and tiling knowledge unit also has a mandatory series of questions and answers that will be asked by the Tutor.
• A synoptic practical Roof Slating and Tiling assignment set by the CAA that the candidate must complete.
• Online test covering the specified roofing and slating units that must be passed to achieve the qualification. The test is an independent test of both knowledge and understanding.

Completing this carpentry qualification represents an achievement towards the highest possible award, the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Roof Slating and Tiling. Therefore the next step for anyone wishing to progress is to consider adding this to their portfolio as you will need the NVQ Level 2 to gain lucrative site based work.

Undertaking the Site Roof Slating and Tiling NVQ2 would be an ideal step as it ensures that you as a student will have the practical experience as well as theoretical knowledge of this slating and tiling discipline. This provides students who successfully complete the course with a good grounding for a long and prosperous career in the roofing sector. However, we consider it essential that the carpentry career is considered to be ‘progressional’ in that every student should add more skills and qualifications as they gain experience to further their career.

Our roofing courses provide this clear progression route, helping learners to achieve the career goals they aspire to.

With these roofing skills and qualifications you can progress to a higher level of work during your career and you can for example, move on to work in the Building Services Industry further down the line. This helps those who wish, to progress from skilled occupations into technical, supervisory or managerial posts. Access Training is committed to the highest standards of customer focus and technical expertise, with a host of benefits including:

• Specialist, professionally qualified teaching staff with a wealth of industry experience.
• Enhanced Online Assessments, allowing students to sit exams with flexibility to fit around their speed of learning.
• 24hr online support for all student questions and queries when studying away from the training centre.

The main areas include:

• South Wales
  (Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bridgend)
• South of England
  (Bristol, Gloucester, Bath, Swindon, Oxford, Reading, Slough, London)
• The Midlands
  (Birmingham, Hereford, Worcester, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester)
• The South West
  (Devon, Cornwall, Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton)

Information regarding our roofing courses is available from our Course Advice Team. Please call for advice or leave your details and we’ll contact you!