Description
Cover roofs with tiles, sheets and shingles to form a waterproof surface. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level
3
Alternative Titles
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Specializations
- Roof Fixer
- Roof Shingler
- Roof Slater
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 3333 Roof Tilers
Description
cover roofs with tiles, sheets and shingles to form a waterproof surface.
Tasks
- studying drawings, specifications and work sites to determine materials required
- erecting ladders and scaffolds
- placing and securing waterproof sheets over eaves
- nailing and stapling roofing underlay to roofs
- aligning starter rows of roofing material with edges of roofs, securing with wire, staples and nails, and overlapping successive layers of tiles
- 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
- caulking and flashing exposed nail heads to prevent leaks
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.