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Thatcher apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through
  • working towards this role
  • applying directly
  • doing specialist courses run by training organisations

    • Apprenticeship
    You may be able to do a Level 2 apprenticeship in roofing. This will usually take 18 months to complete and could help you to get a trainee job with a thatching company. You would then do further training in thatching methods with your employer. You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent.


    Work
    You could start by looking for work as a trainee thatcher or thatcher's labourer. Once you're working, your employer may train you to qualify as a thatcher. 

    Direct Application
    You may be able to apply directly to thatching companies if you've got experience in related work like roofing or reed cutting. Your enthusiasm and practical skills will be as important as qualifications. 

    Other Routes
    You could do a specialist training courses if you're interested in heritage and conservation skills like thatching. The Prince's Foundation also runs courses in building crafts, including thatching. These courses may help you to get a trainee job as a thatcher. You may need to relocate to an area where thatching skills are in demand. 

    Professional and industry bodies
    You may find it useful to join organisations like the National Society of Master Thatchers to make industry contacts.

    Thatcher apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of building and construction 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations 
    • sensitivity and understanding 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • to be flexible and open to change
    • leadership skills
    • customer service skills
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to be able to cope with working at height and have a good level of fitness.

    Thatcher apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In your day-to-day duties you may: 

    • put up scaffolding or secure ladders to buildings 
    • strip off old roofs
    • check roof timbers for damage or rot 
    • repair, treat or replace timbers 
    • prepare materials, like straw, wheat reed or water reed into bundles ready for use 
    • secure bundles of thatch to roof timbers using tarred cord or metal hooks 
    • grow and harvest your own thatching materials
    Working environment
    You could work at a client's home. Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers, at height, physically demanding and dusty. You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

    Career path and progression - Thatcher apprenticeships

    You could set up your own business and take on other thatchers.

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