Roofer
Ensure houses and buildings are covered and weatherproof
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- What's it like to be a Roofer?
- How to become a Roofer
- Roofer courses
- Latest Roofer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Roofers
- Roofer role reviews
What's it like to be a Roofer?
Roofers are responsible for covering houses and buildings with insulation and sturdy waterproof surfaces to ensure they are weatherproof. Roofers may be employed by companies that supply and repair roofs, be self-employed or work for manufacturing companies. Due to the nature of the work, Roofers must be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors and at heights.
Tasks and duties
- Conducting accurate site measures before erecting scaffolding and cutting and installing roof materials such as insulation, waterproof underlays, sheet metal and protective paint.
- Attaching plumbing and guttering.
- Identifying any roof defects and carrying out maintenance as required.
How to become a Roofer
To work as a Roofer, you’ll generally need to have completed an apprenticeship or traineeship.
- Undertake a qualification in roofing, such as the Certificate III in Roof Tiling (CPC30820). You may complete a qualification as part of an apprenticeship.
- You’ll also need to ensure that you undergo safety induction training and get a Construction Induction Card (CIC) in addition to completing a Work Safely at Heights short course through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
- Consider specialising, such as becoming a flat roof specialist or metal roof plumber for commercial buildings.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Roofer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas.
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Latest Roofer reviews
Mar 2024
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Trades & Services
The good things
Very enjoyable job always changing every day never get bored of finishing or starting new projects
The challenges
Early starts but get used to it
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Dec 2023
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Construction
The good things
If your looking for a different view every week and love the outdoors who’s not afraid of hard work then roofing is for you
The challenges
Having to deal with the heat in the summer months
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