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roofer
Description
Code
7121.1
Description
Roofers cover structures with roofs. They install the weight-bearing elements of a roof, either flat or pitched, then cover it with a weatherproof layer.
Alternative Labels
asphalt roofer
cladding installer
felt roofer
house roofer
roofer
roofing carpenter
roof slater
roof tiler
tinsmith
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
apply roll roofing
construct wood roofs
follow health and safety procedures in construction
follow safety procedures when working at heights
inspect construction supplies
inspect roofs
install gutters
install insulation material
install roof flashing
interpret 2D plans
interpret 3D plans
lay interlocking roof tiles
perform roof maintenance
prepare roofing materials
recognise signs of wood rot
remove roofs
secure working area
sort waste
transport construction supplies
use measurement instruments
use safety equipment in construction
work ergonomically
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
advise on construction materials
answer requests for quotation
apply proofing membranes
build scaffolding
calculate needs for construction supplies
establish green roof
install lightning protection system
install metal roofing
install roof windows
keep personal administration
keep records of work progress
lay non-interlocking roof tiles
maintain work area cleanliness
monitor stock level
operate forklift
order construction supplies
plan scaffolding
prepare facade cladding
process incoming construction supplies
thatch roofs
use sander
work in a construction team
Concept URI
Status
released
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