SIMIAN Construction Apprenticeships

Construction Apprenticeships

About SIMIAN

We are a leading provider of safety training, consultancy services and apprenticeships, supporting scaffolding and construction businesses across the UK.

We work to the highest standards of safety and compliance in all we do.

Established in 2005 by a team of industry experts, SIMIAN has built an industry-leading reputation for the quality of our construction skills training, expert consultancy and advisory services and an expanding range of training apprenticeships.

With our accredited Construction Industry Records Scheme (CISRS) and construction Industry Training Board (CITB) courses, construction safety skills training, apprenticeships in scaffolding and roofing, we support construction businesses and specialist trades to build the in-demand skills needed by the sector.

SIMIAN Apprenticeship Training

SIMIAN is one of the UK’s leading providers of Apprenticeship training for the construction sector with established schemes for Scaffolder and Roofer training.

Our Apprenticeships have been developed to address the needs of the construction sector, focusing on the key in-demand skills that employers want to add to their workforce.

With a SIMIAN Apprenticeship, employers and learners can be assured of the highest standard of training, delivered by qualified trainers and assessors.

This booklet outlines our programme of Apprenticeships. We hope you find this of interest.

More information on our Apprenticeships and course dates can be found on our website. Simply scan the QR code below.

What is an Apprenticeship?

Becoming an apprentice is an excellent way to learn while earning a wage.

With our range of construction industry programmes, apprentices gain valuable, in demand skills, on the job training, a nationally recognised qualification and the start of a great career in the construction sector.

Employers also benefit, helping develop an employee trained in the latest and safest ways of working and gaining a skilled and accredited addition to their workforce.

Why employ an Apprentice?

As well as boosting productivity, apprenticeships can help companies to compete in the modern marketplace.

Research shows that over 75% of employers agreed that taking on apprentices helped to make their organisations more competitive.

We work with a wide range of employers across the construction industry, and deliver apprenticeships to all age groups, from school leavers (16-year-olds) to adults.

Over 75% of employers agreed that taking on apprentices helped to make their organisations more competitive.

How do Apprenticeships work?

An apprenticeship involves a mix of training on site at one of our SIMIAN training centres, alongside day-to-day work with an employer in the same trade.

Apprenticeships typically run for between 18 and 24 months and the apprentice must be in full-time employment working a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Every apprentice can expect full support from their employer, building on and developing the skills covered in their SIMIAN training weeks when in their workplace.

Our SIMIAN trainers and assessors review each apprentice’s progress, providing support as needed to ensure they progress and achieve their chosen qualification.

Eligibility

To be eligible for one of SIMIAN’s apprenticeship programmes, learners must be sponsored by an employer.

Our courses are open to learners of all ages.

Locations

Our Apprenticeships operate from the following locations:

Warrington – Scaffolder, Roofer

Waltham Forest - Scaffolder, Roofer

Weston-super-Mare – Scaffolder

Want to find out more?

To find out more about how an apprenticeship can help your business, or to build your skills as a learner, contact our Apprenticeship Team on 0345 602 2418 or email apprenticeships@simian-risk.com

SIMIAN Scaffolder Apprenticeship

Scaffolder Apprenticeship

Why be a Scaffolder?

Being a scaffolder is a rewarding career choice for people wanting to work in the construction, oil and gas, rail and events industries.

Scaffolders provide access solutions at height or structural support for other trades.

There is currently a shortage of scaffolders, making it one of the most in-demand construction trades and a financially rewarding career. Scaffolding work is physically demanding and a great way to stay fit and in shape.

Our scaffolder apprentices have gone on to become Advanced Scaffolders (Level 3), Supervisors and Safety Professionals, as well as setting up their own scaffolding businesses.

Course content Scaffolder Apprenticeship

Objectives

Our Scaffolder apprenticeships are designed to equip learners with competency in key areas of scaffolding practice as well as the health and safety knowledge that surrounds it.

Learners will gain the practical experience and training to erect, alter and dismantle a wide range of scaffolding structures in line with the specific content of the course.

Learners will also acquire the theoretical knowledge needed to achieve the established trade competency for the scaffolding industry.

Duration 18-24 months

Entry Criteria

To be eligible for SIMIAN’s Scaffolder apprenticeship programme, learners must be sponsored by an employer.

The course is open to learners of all ages.

English and maths are a mandatory element of this apprenticeship.

Learners not holding the necessary exemption will be fully supported to achieve the required levels of qualification.

A British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English for apprentices for whom this is their primary language.

Certification

On successful completion apprentices will be awarded a Scaffolder (Level 2) qualification and will be eligible to apply for a CISRS Scaffolder card.

Content

• Health and Safety legislation

• Industry recognised guidance

• Scaffolding components and equipment

• Manual handling of material and equipment

• RAMS

• SG4

• TG20 compliance sheets and drawings

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• Scaffolding structures including chimney stack, cantilever, towers, birdcage and radial

• Anchor ties

• Edge protection

• Protection of the public

• Scaffold inspection theory

• Scaffold inspection reports

To find about more about our Scaffolder Apprenticeship call us on 0345 602 2418, email apprenticeships@simian-risk.com or visit our website at www.simian-risk.com

SIMIAN Roofer Apprenticeship

Roofer Apprenticeship

Why be a Roofer?

Roofers work wherever there are buildings, making roofing an in-demand construction trade.

Roofing can involve anything from replacing a single tile on a house roof, to the refurbishment of an entire existing flat or pitched roof on offices, schools, warehouses and new build projects. Roof work is almost always carried out at height and involves working outside year-round.

Our Roofer Apprenticeships are designed to equip learners with competency in all aspects of Roof Slating and Tiling or Waterproof Membrane installation, as well as the health and safety knowledge that surrounds these.

Alongside the training content outlined for each course, apprentices will be working on-site with their employers implementing their learnings.

The career options for roofer apprentices include Roofer, Supervisor, Contract Manager, Safety Professional, as well as setting up their own roofing businesses.

Roof Slating & Tiling Apprenticeship

Objectives

The aim of this Apprenticeship is to equip learners with competency in all aspects of Roof Slating and Tiling and the health and safety knowledge that surrounds it.

Learners will gain practical experience and training in installing interlocking tiles, plain tiles and regular sized natural roof slates and to a variety of roof pitches and details.

Learners will also acquire the theoretical knowledge needed to achieve the roof slating and tiling framework.

Duration

18-24 months

Entry Criteria

To be eligible for SIMIAN’s Roof Slating and Tiling Apprenticeship, learners must be sponsored by an employer that specialises in roofing and tiling. The course is open to learners of all ages.

English and maths are a mandatory element of this apprenticeship. Learners not holding the necessary qualification in these or without an exemption will be fully supported to achieve the required levels of qualification.

A British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English for apprentices for whom this is their primary language.

Certification

On successful completion apprentices will be accredited under the Level 2 Training Standard in Roof Slating and Tiling.

They will be eligible for employment in the roofing industry as a craft operative and eligible to apply for a Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card.

Content

• Felt, eaves support trays, eaves vents, associated backgrounds installations

• Interlocking tile installations to hips, valleys verges including a variety of different finishes wet/dry, etc.

• Plain tile and associated products installations to a variety of roof pitches and details including hips valleys and verges

• Basic lead work installations including soakers, flashings, drips, saddles and valleys

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• Regular sized natural roof slates and associated products installations to a variety of roof pitches and details including hips, valleys and verges

• Codes of practice and standards relevant to roof slating and tiling such as BS5534

• Health and Safety Awareness

• Cut-of saw training

To find about more about our Roof Slating and Tiling Apprenticeship, call us on 0345 602 2418, email apprenticeships@simian-risk.com or visit our website at www.simian-risk.com

The course is open to learners of all ages.

Waterproof Membrane Apprenticeship

Objectives

The aim of the course is to equip learners with competency in all aspects of waterproof membranes installation and the health and safety knowledge that surrounds it.

Learners will also acquire the theoretical knowledge needed to achieve the flat roofing framework.

Learners will gain practical experience and training in installing waterproof membranes, such as single ply systems, reinforced bitumen membranes and liquids to a variety of different details

Duration 18-24 months

Entry Criteria

To be eligible for SIMIAN’s Waterproof Membrane Installer Apprenticeship, learners must be sponsored by an employer that specialises in waterproof membrane installation.

The course is open to learners of all ages.

English and maths are a mandatory element of this apprenticeship. Learners not holding the necessary qualification in these or without an exemption will be fully supported to achieve the required levels of qualification.

A British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English for apprentices for whom this is their primary language.

Certification

On successful completion apprentices will be accredited under the Level 2 Training Standard in Waterproof Membranes Roofing Systems. They will be eligible for employment in the flat roofing industry as a craft operative and eligible to apply for a Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card.

Content

• Flat roof construction and build ups

• Warm and Cold roof installations

• The maintenance and repair of flat roofs

• Reinforced Bitumen Membrane installations to differing details and build ups

• Working effectively around terminations/penetrations

The course is open to learners of all ages.

• Single ply roof covering installations to differing details and build ups

• Liquid roof covering installations to differing details and build ups

• Codes of practice and standards relevant to waterproof membranes such as BS6229

• Health and Safety Awareness

Want to find out more?

To find about more about our Waterproof Membrane Roofer

Apprenticeship call us on 0345 602 2418, email apprenticeships@ simian-risk.com or visit our website at www.simian-risk.com

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