Roofer
Level 2 · IntermediateConstruction and the built environment 2 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A Roofer installs, repairs, and maintains the roofs of residential and commercial buildings, working with materials such as tiles, slates, felt, and single-ply membranes. Apprentices develop the craft skills to work safely at height and produce weatherproof, durable roofing to the correct specification. This level 2 apprenticeship is the starting point for a skilled career in roofing, with progression to senior operative, supervisor, or self-employment.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Types of roofing materials - tiles, slates, felt, and flat-roof membranes
How to set out and install sloped and flat roof systems
Safe working at height using scaffolding, ladders, and edge protection
Weatherproofing details - flashings, valleys, ridges, and guttering
Basic building construction and roof structure principles
Health, safety, and COSHH regulations relevant to roofing work
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Strip old roofing materials and prepare the roof structure
Lay underlay, battens, and roof coverings to specification
Cut and fix ridge tiles, hip tiles, and valley details
Install and seal lead or other flashings around chimneys and junctions
Work safely using scaffolding, ladders, and personal protective equipment
Clear waste materials and leave the site safe at the end of each day
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 2 (Intermediate) - roughly GCSE level. Often open with few or no formal qualifications - a strong first step. Some employers ask for a couple of GCSEs.
What’s next: Typically leads on to a Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeship.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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