Overview

This qualification provides a trade outcome in roof tiling for residential and commercial construction work. Roof tilers create a waterproof barrier between the exterior and the interior of a home or other building. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, roof tiling. Roof tilers create a waterproof barrier between the exterior and interior of a home or other building.


Occupational titles may include:


Roof tiler.

State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.


This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.


Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Your Career

This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing. Occupational titles may include:

  • Roof tiler

  • Roof restorer

  • Roof plumber

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Other Requirements

To enroll in this course, you must provide documentation of prior learning or study.

We suggest the following for your preparation for this course:

  • an aptitude for working outside and at heights

  • Utilizing time wisely

  • Ability to collaborate and communicate

    the capacity to solve issues

Units of Competency

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

  • 17 units of competency:

  • 14 core units

  • 3 elective units.

Electives must be selected as follows:

  • all three units from the electives listed below, or

  • two units from the electives listed below, plus one unit selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.


Core units: 

CPCCOM1012

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCOM1013

Plan and organise work

CPCCOM1014

Conduct workplace communication

CPCCOM1015

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCOM2001*

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCRT2001*

Handle roof tiling materials

CPCCRT2002*

Use roof tiling tools and equipment

CPCCRT3001*

Tile regular roofs

CPCCRT3002*

Tile irregular roofs

CPCCRT3003*

Repair and replace valleys, valley irons and flashings

CPCCRT3004*

Repair and renovate tile roofs

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCPCM2043

Carry out WHS requirements

CPCPCM2055*

Work safely on roofs


Elective units: 

BSBESB301

Investigate business opportunities

BSBESB407

Manage finances for new business ventures

CPCCPD3030*

Apply protective paint coating systems

CPCCRT3005*

Slate a roof

CPCCRT3006*

Fix shingles to roofs and facades

CPCCCM2007*

Use explosive power tools

CPCCCM2012*

Work safely at heights

CPCCCM3001

Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

CPCCSC2002*

Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding

Pathways

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Duration

Estimated Duration 36 months

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