Roof Tiler
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 36Building Completion and Related Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 362Glaziers, Plasterers and Tilers
- Unit group
- 3623Roof Tilers
Description
Covers roofs with tiles, sheets and shingles to form a waterproof surface.
Unit group
3623 · Roof TilersDescription
Cover roofs with tiles, sheets and shingles to form waterproof surfaces.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/36/362/3623
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx