Group
Occupation
362331 Roof Tiler
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
362331 Roof Tiler
Covers roofs with tiles, sheets, and shingles to form a waterproof surface.
Registration or licensing may be required.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Studies drawings, specifications, and work sites to determine roofing materials required
- Prepares the roof face by setting out the roof surface and applying sarking
- Measures, cuts, and fixes battens using fasteners
- Cuts and shapes roofing materials to fit around vents, chimney edges, corners, and ridges
- Installs and secures roof tiles, sheets, or shingles, including fixing edge and ridge tiles in cement mortar
- Checks existing roof coverings, battens, sarking, boarding, and flashing installations for damage, and repairs or replaces them as required