Course overview
This occupation involves installing a range of roofing materials and products, at height. It includes interpreting drawings and measuring and calculating the required number of materials. Roofing work can involve anything from repairing a single tile or slate on a domestic property, to re-roofing public buildings such as schools, working on new build housing projects, or installing the roof on large commercial buildings. Roofers can be on site from a few hours to a few weeks so this occupation would suit those who like to move workplaces on a regular basis and who prefer working outside.
This is a core and options style apprenticeship, with three options:
Option 1: A roof slater and tiler works on a building site, or in domestic or commercial premises, installing slate and tile roof coverings and related products to both new and existing buildings.
Option 2: A waterproof membranes installer works on a building site, or in domestic or commercial premises, installing waterproofing systems and related products, to both new and existing buildings. Waterproofing roofers apply protective membranes to flat roof structures to ensure they are watertight.
Option 3: A roof sheeter and cladder works on commercial premises, installing metal sheet roof coverings and related products, to both new and existing buildings. Roof sheeting and cladding operatives make buildings waterproof by covering the roof with sheeting. Operatives may also clad walls.
Course information
If not already achieved, the apprentice will have to achieve Level 1 English and maths and take the test for level 2 prior to taking their end-point assessment.
PPE to be supplied by employer
