Awareness Training During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Important COVID-19 related message for those who have completed the RoofCERT Technical Knowledge Test
We want to reassure those that have completed the RoofCERT Technical Knowledge Test that despite the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it will still possible to complete your roofing accreditation.
Government guidelines state that it is still possible for furloughed workers to engage in educational activity, so now is a great time to get involved with e-learning/online training.
Furthermore, the six compulsory health and safety courses that form part of the overall accreditation scheme can be completed online.
Please see a summary below of the several training providers offering e-learning modules for the courses outlined in the accreditation programme:
| Training Course | e-learning links |
|---|---|
| Working at Height | |
| Manual Handling | |
| Abrasive Wheels | |
| Asbestos Awareness (Asbestos awareness courses must be IATP or UKATA approved) |
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| Basic First Aid (note: this course offers basic first aid training and by completing the course does not mean you are a qualified first aider) | |
| Fire Safety |
Should you wish to make your own selection (others are available) then please ensure that one of the following professional institutions have approved the content:
- ROSPA—Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
- IOSH—Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
- IIRSM—International institute of Risk and Safety Management
- UKATA—UK Asbestos Training Association
- AITP—Independent Asbestos Training Providers
You can also look up your local roofing training group (see opposite) who can support your with the above training needs.
For any other support relating to your RoofCERT accreditation please contact Hello@Roofcert.co.uk
For more information relating to support for the roofing industry during the current pandemic then please visit the Coronavirus hub on the NFRC website.
Example of online Working at Height training from High Speed Training
| Local Roofing Training Groups |
|---|
Independent Roof Training Group (Scotland)Ian Letham |
North West Roof Training GroupSue Wharton |
North East Roof Training GroupHelen Wilson |
Yorkshire Independent Roof Training GroupDenise Cherry |
Midland Roof Training GroupPaul Harper |
London & Southern Roofing Training GroupMichelle Workman |
South Central Roofing Training Group |
Eastern Region Roof Training Group |
South Wales & South West Roofing Training GroupNichola Smith |
Wales National Roof Training GroupLesley Hughes |