Registered Migration Australia

Roof Tiler

ANZSCO 333311




Description

Cover roofs with tiles, sheets and shingles to form a waterproof surface. Registration or licensing may be required.

 

Skill Level

3

 

Specialisations

  • Roof Fixer
  • Roof Shingler
  • Roof Slater

 

 

Occupation Lists

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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.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

  • 333311 Roof Tiler

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP