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Roofer
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Construction and the built environment
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Installing a range of roofing materials and products.
What you'd do
Strip old roofing materials and prepare the roof structure
Lay underlay, battens, and roof coverings to specification
Cut and fix ridge tiles, hip tiles, and valley details
Install and seal lead or other flashings around chimneys and junctions
Work safely using scaffolding, ladders, and personal protective equipment
Clear waste materials and leave the site safe at the end of each day
What you'd learn
Types of roofing materials - tiles, slates, felt, and flat-roof membranes
How to set out and install sloped and flat roof systems
Safe working at height using scaffolding, ladders, and edge protection
Weatherproofing details - flashings, valleys, ridges, and guttering
Basic building construction and roof structure principles
Health, safety, and COSHH regulations relevant to roofing work
Ready to look for a place?
See live Roofer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.