{"id":82865,"date":"2020-09-23T11:21:27","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T10:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=82865"},"modified":"2020-09-23T11:21:27","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T10:21:27","slug":"roofing-accreditation-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/hr-skills-news\/roofing-accreditation-scheme\/82865\/","title":{"rendered":"50 roofers accredited through RoofCERT"},"content":{"rendered":"

50 roofers, from ten different roofing contractors across the country, have become the first operatives to become officially accredited by RoofCERT<\/a><\/h2>\n

The RoofCERT is the UK\u2019s only accreditation scheme for roofing operatives<\/a>.\u00a0It is professionalising the roofing industry by helping roofing operatives demonstrate their competency and for roofing contractors to upskill their teams.<\/p>\n

To achieve accreditation, roofers must pass a rigorous knowledge test, undertake six health and safety awareness courses, and demonstrate their roofing competence via practical assessment.<\/p>\n

The operatives will need to renew their accreditation again in three years, to ensure they keep to up to date with changing standards and regulations.<\/p>\n

New regulations and greater expectations<\/h3>\n

Head of qualifications and standards at RoofCERT, Richard Miller, said: \u201cThese 50 roofers should be incredibly proud of themselves.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have demonstrated their technical knowledge<\/a>, their understanding of six core areas of health and safety as well as their ability and competency in their particular disciplines.<\/p>\n

“They are now proven to be masters of their craft, and this should stand them in good stead for their future career. I would like to thank all the companies who have supported RoofCERT by putting these operatives through the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe construction industry is going in one direction, and that is towards a greater focus on competency and professionalism.<\/p>\n

“We know that there are going to be new regulations around building safety and greater expectations around competency down the line, and these roofers are now future-proofed for the changes to come.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are almost 2000 funded places currently available for other operatives to do the same, and there should do so before the places go.<\/p>\n

“We have made many changes to ensure we can still accredit roofers through the Covid-19 pandemic<\/a> via methods such as e-learning awareness courses and online tests.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have seen a surge in demand for the scheme recently, and places are starting to go.<\/p>\n

“So, if you are a roofing contractor thinking about putting your team through the process, or an operative who wants to prove their competency, I would urge you to join these first ten companies and 50 roofers and sign up now\u201d<\/p>\n

While there are many companies with operatives who are close to accreditation, the accredited companies were the first ten to get their operatives \u2018over the line\u2019.<\/p>\n

The accredited roofing contractors include:<\/h3>\n