Training LSTA

To deliver this training the LSTA operates from a purpose-built training facility in East Peckham, Kent, which is open five days a week all year round. The training centre includes full scale training rigs and resources as well as providing a well equipped environment in which to learn as it re-creates real-life situations. We can also deliver basic mobile courses in lead and hard metals at suitable locations around the UK. The centre is a C&G Accredited centre recognised and a CITB Approved Training Organisation.

Our tutors are industry qualified and experienced trainers, holding qualifications in leadwork, hard metals and teaching, they have experience of working on-site and are CITB approved assessors.

Funding
As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, training courses run by LSTA are grant eligible for CITB registered construction employers. Most grants are now paid for achievement on satisfactory completion of the course and will be paid automatically without you needing to apply. For more details on CITB grants visit https://www.citb.co.uk/levy-grants-and-funding/grants funding. CITB Grants can be used to offset the employer contribution towards courses. 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.

CITB offer assistance with accommodation, food & travel for the Specialist Applied Skills Programme through the CITB “Travel to Train”. Scheme where 80% of the costs are covered through this initiative. For more details please contact LSTA directly. On successful completion, CITB registered employers will receive Tier 3 (£240 in 2024/2025) short course completion grants towards the course fees. For the two longer Intermediate Courses, Tier 3 grant will be paid on successful completion of each of the four modules. Course fees (as at 1 December 2024) are available at https://leadsheet.co.uk/service/lsta-course-fees/

Please note small employers and the self-employed that don’t need to pay the levy may also be able to apply for a grant. You must meet the requirements as set out by the CITB and register your company with the CITB before making an application.

Course
The LSTA offers six certificated courses, each of these courses are CITB and City & Guilds Accredited Programmes. A deposit of 50% or £475.00 will reserve your place with the remaining balance due 10 days before the course starts. Please go to the following link to find out more: https://leadsheet.co.uk/service/lstas-lead-hard-metal-courses/

C&G Accredited Courses Available:

• Traditional Basic Leadwork Craft – this is a 5 day course.
• Traditional Intermediate Leadwork Craft (35-day course – split into 4 modules each taking 5 to 10 days) Modules can be purchased separately.
• Traditional Advanced Leadwork Craft (15-day course) 3 one week modules
• Traditional Basic Hard Metal Craft – This is a five day course.
• Traditional Intermediate Hard Metal Craft (30-day course – split into 4 modules each taking 5 to 9 days) Modules can be purchased separately.
• Traditional Advanced Hard Metal Craft (15-day course) 3 one week modules
• On Site Assessment & Training (OSAT) NVQ level 2 & 3 for experienced workers.

LSTA – CITB Specialist Applied Skills Programme (SAP)
Course Places are available for the Lead & Hard Metals Specialist Applied Skills Programme (SAP) for January 2025 which is an 18 month programme. You can achieve the following:

NOCN Level 2 NVQ Hard & Soft Metals Roofing Operative & City and Guild Accreditation in Traditional Intermediate Hard or Soft Metal craft

NOCN Level 3 NVQ Heritage Hard & Soft Metals Roofing Operative & City and Guild Accreditation Traditional Advanced/Heritage Hard or Soft Metal craft

For more information on all our courses including courses not mentioned above. Please contact the LSTA on 01622 872432 or 07961 659802 or by email info@leadsheet.co.uk for help in choosing the right course for you and receiving further information on fees, grants, course dates and bookings.