Backing the roofers of tomorrow: celebrating slating excellence in colleges

We’re proud to play a part in keeping the craft of natural slate alive. Through our dedicated program, we support colleges across the United Kingdom with both training materials and hands-on initiatives.

It’s our way of investing in the next generation of skilled roofers. You can learn more about the program and meet the participants through here.

We also believe in recognising excellence. That’s why each year, we provide the colleges with a trophy to crown outstanding students as Slater Apprentice of the Year. Whether it’s rewarding the most skilled apprentices or those who’ve shown the greatest improvement. We’re proud to help colleges shine a spotlight on the next generation of talent in natural slate.

Here is a selection of some of the apprentices who’ve stood out for their dedication, skill, and passion for natural slate.

South West Roof Training Group RoofTrain

Max Smith – Max wanted to be a roofer from the age of 11 and never changed his mind. He started on the apprenticeship course aged 16 & was asking question throughout. He will be going for his End Point Assessmant in the new year, and he has already booked up for a lead welding and dressing course.

Edinburgh College

Rudi Powch-Scott – Rudi is a 1st year student and has showed an excellent attitude towards learning his trade. He has steadily been improving through each unit he has completed at college and has produced outstanding work in all his slating assessments.

South Lanarkshire College

Aidan Phee – Aidan has made excellent progress in the course so far and has shown particular interest in the Spanish slating units using our HEAVY 3. He also came 3rd in skill build regional heats and is hopeful to progress further this year.

Newcastle College

Shea Johnston – He has achieved very high scores in his theory course work and outstanding standards of work in the practical sessions. He travels every day by train to college for his 2-week block lessons and is never late but always early and keen to learn. He is a star learner and future roofer.

Bolton College

Joe Lowe – Joe has been the best improved apprentice slater, he has shown excellent initiative and a genuine willingness to learn and practice his craft within the college, taking on difficult practical tasks and completing excellent work.

Fife College

Jake Mairs – He travels a 66-mile round trip to attend college and never fails to attend on time, always showing a keen interest in all activities and completes these tasks to a very good standard most of the time.

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