Cembrit is helping to educate the roofers of the future by donating roofing materials to Leeds College of Building for the Roof Slating and Tiling apprenticeship scheme.

Cembrit has contributed approximately 1,000 Westerland fibre cement slates, 600 Glendyne natural slates and 120 angled ridges to help deliver valuable roofing training to the apprentices.

The materials are used to train the apprentices to measure, cut and correctly install roof slates and accessories. This level of training sets the students in good stead for entering into the roofing industry.

Established in 1960, Leeds College of Building offers courses related to construction and the built environment, including apprenticeships, further and higher education and business training. The Roof Slating and Tiling apprenticeship trains students in key roofing skills, including measuring, marking, grading, cutting, positioning, installing, securing and finishing the slates.