Roof Tiler

As a Roof Tiler, you install tiles, shingles, and sheet materials to create a waterproof barrier on roofs. Your work ensures buildings are protected from the elements while also contributing to their overall appearance.

Roof Tilers measure and cut materials to fit, lay tiles in overlapping patterns, and secure them in place to prevent leaks. You may work on new buildings, renovations, or repairs, often at heights and in outdoor conditions.

Income Guide

$85,000

Desirable Skills

Physical tasks • Using tools • Working at heights

A typical day may involve:

Interpreting drawings, specifications and inspecting work sites to determine roof layout and materials required
Erecting ladders, scaffolds and safety rails
Nailing and stapling roofing underlay to roofs
Aligning starter rows of roofing material with edges of roofs, securing with wire, staples and nails, and overlapping successive layers of tiles
Sizing and cutting roofing material to fit around vents, chimney edges, corners and ridges
Fixing edge and ridge tiles in cement mortar
Slipping roofing material under prefabricated flashing and nailing it down
Caulking and flashing exposed nail heads to prevent leaks

Qualifications

Pre-qualification Cert II Construction
Cert III Roof Tiling

What is involved in my Qualification

4-Year Paid Apprenticeship
Trade School
On the job, hands-on experience on construction sites

Career Pathways

Specialist Roofing Contractor
Site Supervisor
Building Inspector
Work Health & Safety Advisor

Further Qualifications

Cert IV Building and Construction
Builder (Builders Licence)
Trainer/Assessor (TAE Qualification)
Business Owner (Contractors Licence)

“A trade isn’t an overnight success story, it’s a journey. If you’re willing to work hard, ask questions, and back yourself, a trade can take you anywhere.”

Born to Build