LSTA – Specialist Applied Skills Programme (SAP) Course

Places are available for the Lead & Hard Metals Specialist Applied Skills Programme (SAP) for the 5th January 2026. We do however accept candidates onto the course at any time throughout the year Candidates will achieve the following: please contact Sharon at the LSTA for pricing and funding available.

  • NOCN Level 2 NVQ Lead or Hard Metals Roofing Operative & City and Guild Accreditation in Traditional Intermediate Lead or Hard Metal craft. This is an 18-month programme with 7-8 weeks training split into 1-week blocks at the LSTA followed by an onsite assessment for NVQ.
  • NOCN Level 3 NVQ Heritage Lead & Hard Metals Roofing Operative & City and Guild Accreditation Traditional Advanced/Heritage Lead or Hard Metal craft. This is an 18-month programme with 3 weeks training split into 1-week blocks at the LSTA followed by an onsite assessment for NVQ.

CITB funding is available for companies that are CITB Registered, not only for the course, but also assistance with accommodation, food & travel through the CITB “Travel to Train” see link.

https://www.citb.co.uk/levy-grants-and-funding/grants-and-funding/apprenticeship-travel-and-accommodation-funding-travel-to-train/

where 80% of the costs are covered through this scheme, CITB Grants can be used to offset the employer contribution towards this course. Funding available will significantly reduce the cost to you as an employer and allow you to support the next generation of Lead or Hard Metal workers.

For further information on the course, please call 01622 872432 / 07961 659802 or email Sharon at info@leadsheet.co.uk