Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations (Construction)
£950.00
The Level 2 NVQ in Roofing Occupations (Slater and Tiler) is designed for individuals working in the construction industry who carry out roofing tasks as part of their role. This qualification is designed for operatives who already have practical, on-site experience in slating or tiling roofs and wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification that formally recognises their skills and competence.
It is ideal for:
- Roofers specialising in slating or tiling on domestic, commercial, or construction projects
- Operatives installing pitched roofs, ridges, hips, valleys, and roof openings
- Individuals looking to gain a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
- Workers who have learned their trade on-site and want formal recognition
- Employers seeking to upskill and validate the competence of their roofing workforce
The qualification is competence-based and assessed in the workplace, allowing candidates to achieve the NVQ while continuing to work, with no requirement for classroom-based study.
Skills and Knowledge Candidates Are Expected to Evidence
To achieve the Level 2 NVQ in Roofing Occupations (Slater and Tiler), candidates must demonstrate that they can competently and safely carry out a range of roofing tasks, including:
- Preparing and setting out roof areas in line with specifications and drawings
- Installing slates or tiles accurately to line, level, and gauge
- Cutting, shaping, and fitting slates or tiles around openings, abutments, and edges
- Installing ridge, hip, and verge components to industry standards
- Applying appropriate fixings, adhesives, and underlays
- Mixing and applying mortars and bedding compounds where required
- Installing roof ventilation and other high-level components
- Maintaining quality standards and checking completed work for accuracy and finish
- Using hand tools, power tools, and equipment safely and effectively
- Working efficiently as part of a team and maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
Candidates must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Health, safety, and environmental practices on construction sites
- Properties and correct use of roofing materials
- Effects of weather, material type, and roof design on installation
- Minimising waste and working sustainably
- Maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas
Successful completion of the qualification confirms that the learner is a competent slater or tiler, capable of carrying out roofing work to the required standard and meeting industry expectations at Level 2.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems (Construction)
£950.00
The Level 2 NVQ in Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems is designed for individuals working in the construction industry who carry out roofing activities involving waterproof membranes. This qualification is designed for operatives who already have practical, on-site experience in installing membrane roofing systems and wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification that formally recognises their skills and competence.
It is ideal for:
- Roofers specialising in waterproof membrane systems, including flat and low-slope roofs
- Operatives working on new build, refurbishment, or maintenance projects
- Individuals looking to gain a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
- Workers who have learned their trade on-site and want formal recognition
- Employers seeking to upskill and validate the competence of their roofing workforce
The qualification is competence-based and assessed in the workplace, enabling candidates to achieve the NVQ while continuing to work, with no requirement for classroom-based study.
Skills and Knowledge Candidates Are Expected to Evidence
To achieve the Level 2 NVQ in Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems, candidates must demonstrate that they can competently and safely carry out a range of roofing tasks, including:
- Preparing and setting out roof areas in accordance with specifications, drawings, and safety requirements
- Installing waterproof membranes using hand or machine-applied techniques
- Sealing joints, edges, and penetrations to ensure water-tightness
- Installing insulation, flashings, and associated components
- Applying finishes, coatings, or protective layers as required by the system
- Checking and correcting work to maintain quality, durability, and compliance
- Using hand tools, power tools, and equipment safely and effectively
- Working efficiently as part of a team and maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
Candidates must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Health, safety, and environmental practices on construction sites
- Properties and correct use of waterproofing materials and membranes
- Effects of weather, substrate, and roof design on installation
- Minimising waste and working sustainably
- Maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas
Successful completion of the qualification confirms that the learner is a competent waterproof membrane roofer, capable of carrying out roofing work to the required standard and meeting industry expectations at Level 2.
