Kalzip® are proud to announce that their training courses have been
formally recognised as complying with Basic Competency Programme (BCP)
standards for Roof Sheeting & Cladding. The company is now
recognised as being a BCP approved manufacturer of this industry-wide
initiative that is driven by the Roofing Industry Alliance (RIA) in
conjunction with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC).
The prime objective of the BCP is to support unqualified roofing
operatives by raising their personal standards of knowledge, skills and
competency in the workplace while at the same time providing them with a
route to becoming more highly trained, better equipped and further
educated by attaining National Vocation Qualifications (NVQ).
Endorsed by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS),
Construction Products Association (CPA) and the Construction Industry
Training Board (CITB), the BCP scheme is formalising manufacturer
training and linking it to NVQ attainment. In addition to advancing the
skills and abilities of the roofing operatives themselves, this
nationwide development is also of benefit to Kalzip, their Teamkal
contractors, architects and clients who can be reassured that the
company’s highly durable and maintenance-free standing seam systems will
always be installed to extremely high standards.
Adrian Whitefoot, Kalzip’s Technical, Training & Site Services Manager says, “Kalzip
is the world-leading standing seam system with over 100 million square
metres installed since its introduction in 1968. Whilst many innovative
product developments have taken place since then, the company has
consistently recognised the importance of high quality training and been
providing courses for the employees of our Teamkal network of
contractors for many years.
“As a brand leader, Kalzip’s philosophy has always recognised the
benefits of training and the need for having a competent, skilled
workforce right across the Teamkal contractor network. The ongoing
support and training we provide enables us to ensure that all
installations of Kalzip systems are carried out to best practice and the
highest possible standards.
“Becoming formally recognised as an accredited BCP manufacturer
for sheeting and cladding systems will undoubtedly encourage us to
further strengthen our investment and commitment to best practice and
the provision of specialist training programmes through a nationally
recognised skills certification scheme. Furthermore, this third party
endorsement by the NFRC will give our customers additional assurance
that our approved contractors have the suitably skilled operatives that
are necessary to install the Kalzip standing seam roofing and cladding
system.”
Once a roofing operative has attended a Kalzip 4-day General Operator
Course and passed the BCP End Test, they’re awarded a certificate, and
on successfully completing a CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Test, they automatically become eligible to apply for a ‘Red’
Experienced Worker CSCS Card - which is valid for a 3 year period.
Operatives then have the opportunity of further upskilling themselves
and climbing the qualification ladder by studying towards a Level 2 NVQ
which entitles them to apply for a ‘Blue’ Skilled Worker CSCS Card.
Courses scheduled in Kalzip’s ongoing Training Programme are
generally held at the Haydock Training Centre, but they can also be
arranged at other suitable venues if required. Importantly, as a
BCP-accredited training provider, Kalzip’s General Operator, Estimator
and Designer courses are all eligible for CITB grant assistance.
Livia Williams, the NFRC’s Head of Training says, “The sheeting,
cladding and rainscreen markets are high priority sectors facing massive
challenges in relation to workforce development. This is due in part to
the limited availability of specialist training provisions that roofing
contractors can use to upskill and qualify their workers. The NFRC is
delighted that Kalzip is actively supporting their installers by
offering high quality training courses that are recognised as complying
with Basic Competency Programme (BCP) standards, thereby enabling
attendees to increase their skills and attain a relevant formal
qualification which leads to the acquisition of CSCS cards.”
