Roofers, roof tilers
and slaters

Description

Job holders in this unit group cover roofs and exterior walls with felting, sheeting, slates, tiles and thatch to provide a waterproof surface.

Tasks

measures roof or exterior wall and calculates required amounts of underfelt, tiles, slates or thatching material cuts wooden battens, felt and underfelt to required size lays and secures underfelt and covers with hot bitumen or other adhesive compound lays, aligns and secures successive overlapping layers of roofing material seals edges of roof with mortar and ensures that joints are watertight.

Educational Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills leading to an NVQ/SVQ in General Construction at Level 3.