Roof Tilers work at varying heights covering roofs with tiles, sheets, insulation, flashing and fixtures to create a waterproof barrier between the exterior and the interior of a structure.
Qualification
Certificate III in Roof Tiling
Sector
Residential / Commercial
What might a working day look like?
May perform tasks including:
- Read and interpretdrawings to determine materials required
- Erecting ladders and scaffolds
- Placing and securing waterproof sheets over eaves
- Nailing and stapling roofing underlay to roofs
- Sizing and cutting roofing material to fit around vents, chimney edges, corners and ridges
- Fixing edge and ridge tiles in cement mortar
- Slipping roofing material under pre-fabricated flashing and nailing it down
Working hours
- Full-time hours per week
Conditions
- Mostly working outside in all weather conditions at different at heights
Skills and personal qualities
- Be able to understand technical drawings and plans
- Have a careful, methodical and accurate approach to work
- Possess problem solving skills and enjoy practical work
- Enjoy working at heights and in the elements
- Work as a team or independently
- Have a reasonable level of physical fitness
- Time management, reading and writing skills
- Able to lift heavy material
How to get started
Entry to this occupation is by starting a Certificate III Roof Tilling apprenticeship.
Future Pathways and opportunities
- Business owner
- Sub-contractor
- Supervisor
- Leading hand