Roof Tiler

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