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.
