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Traditional Basic Hard Metal Craft

Standing Seam Training

This is an introductory course for those with little or no experience of hard metal work. It covers basic techniques for shaping and creating effective joints between sheets of hard metal.

The Lead Sheet Training Academy is thrilled to unveil an exciting collaboration with Metal Solutions Ltd, marking a significant milestone in the journey of both organisations. Metal Solutions Ltd now proudly stands as the inaugural Hard Metals Satellite Training Centre, a result of relentless dedication and joint efforts from both sides to bring this partnership to fruition.

Metal Solutions Ltd is set to administer the Traditional Hard Metals Basic Craft Course, a program renowned for its City & Guilds and CITB accreditations. The certification process will be conducted through the Lead Sheet Training Academy, an exclusive institution nationally authorized to offer City & Guilds accredited courses, in conjunction with its network of registered satellite centers.

This course, hosted at Metal Solutions Ltd’s Bolton facility, offers an unparalleled opportunity for individuals currently engaged in or aspiring to enter the field of hard metal craftsmanship. By enrolling, participants not only gain access to the esteemed City & Guilds accreditation but also unlock the potential to leverage the CITB grant system for eligible employers registered with or contributing to the CITB levy, as all courses under the Lead Sheet Training Academy umbrella hold CITB recognition.

How long does the course run for?

The course duration is 5 days and covers the following elements;

  • Dog Ear Corner
  • Soldered Joints
  • External Corner Soldered
  • Clipping
  • Standing Seam Welted End
  • Saddle Piece
  • Dog Tooth End
  • Swept Seam
  • Swept Abutment
  • Pinched Seam
  • Welted Verge
  • Neoprene Expansion Joint
  • Double Lock Welt
  • Single Lock Welt
  • Riveted Joint
  • Eaves Apron Trim

Each element is checked to ensure quality and conformity to specification and best practice.

Metal Solutions Ltd will be carrying out the Lead Sheet Training Academy City & Guilds Accredited training courses in the North West to include Lancashire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and Merseyside, as well as Yorkshire. All courses will be delivered at the training facility in Bolton.

City & Guilds - Accredited Programme

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