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Roofing Occupations

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NVQ Level 2 Diploma Roofing Occupations

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Home » Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations (Construction) – (Roof Tiler, Roof Slater, Roof Slater and Tiler, Metal Roofer, Thatching, Solar Collector Roofer – Access, Solar Collector Roofer – Protection / Handover)
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About Level 2 NVQ Diploma Roofing Occupations (Construction)

Qualification Title
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations (Construction)
Target Audience - Occupation
Roofer
Purpose
The Level 2 NVQ in Roofing Occupations is for people working on various roofing systems (tile, slate, thatch, metal, solar collector) in the workplace and want to prove their competence. This NVQ has 7 pathways that candidates can choose from based on their profession within the roofing sector.

What this NVQ involves

Our assessor schedules the appointments with the candidate at times that work for both parties.

Since the Level 2 NVQ Diploma Roofing Occupations (Construction) are candidate-led, they can be completed swiftly once the majority of the evidence has been acquired for the proposed evidence list, a copy of which we've provided. After the evidence is gathered (by email), the Level 2 NVQ Diploma Roofing Occupations (Construction) can be completed quickly in two to three sessions, lasting a few hours each, as long as the candidate can set aside time for the professional follow-up discussion to go over all of the given evidence.

The follow-up professional discussion can be completed face-to-face or remotely.

1st visit – Induction, planning

2nd visit – discuss evidences, identify shortfall of evidences

3rd – visit – Discuss new evidences, cover shortfall in questions (if required) - completed

Key Course Details

Duration: See section "What This NVQ Involves"

Location: Work-based, on-site assessment and/or remote

Cost: £995 + VAT, or, CITB Short Qualification Grant - £395

Dates: On-site assessment

Accreditation: OFQUAL Certification

Card Occupation: Roof Tiler, Roof Slater, Roof Slating And Tiling, Roofer Specialist Leadworker, Thatching, Solar Collector Roofer - Protection/Handover

CITB Support

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Mark and the entire team at Workforce Skills for the outstanding training and support provided throughout my Level 7 NVQ in Senior Site Management. From start to finish, the process was handled with professionalism, clarity, and a consistently high standard of delivery.

The depth of knowledge and experience that Mark brings to the table is evident in every interaction. His guidance was invaluable, not just in navigating the NVQ requirements, but in enhancing my understanding of leadership and site management at a senior level. The training materials were comprehensive, well-structured, and directly aligned with industry expectations, which made the learning both relevant and engaging.

What stood out most was the team’s commitment to quality and their proactive approach to ensuring I stayed on track. They were always available to answer questions and provide feedback, making the journey feel both supported and efficient.

Luke Lee
Head Of Operations, MCC Homes

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Option 1
Reduced via Grant

Net Cost to You

£395

Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
Short Qualification Grant (£600)

(only for Pathways 1 to 4)

Option 2
Standard Payment

Net Cost to You

£995 + VAT

Who It's For
Not CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
No CITB Grant Available

*Funding is subject to CITB eligibility

Qualification Structure

Choose the pathway that best matches the role and responsibilities of the person undertaking the qualification.

Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete 7 Mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelGLH
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace17
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace210
F/503/1171Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace217
T/618/6410Installing underlay, battens and roofing components in the workplace237
A/618/6411Installing pre-formed weathering flashings to roofs in the workplace233
Y/618/6416Installing single-lap roof tiles to a variable gauge in the workplace

Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required:

  • New materials
  • Reclaimed materials
  • 243
    D/618/6417Installing plain tile roof coverings in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required:

  • New materials
  • Reclaimed materials
  • 257

    Mandatory Units
    Candidates must complete 6 Mandatory units.
    Unit Ref.TitleLevelGLH
    M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace17
    T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace210
    F/503/1171Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace217
    T/618/6410Installing underlay, battens and roofing components in the workplace237
    A/618/6411Installing pre-formed weathering flashings to roofs in the workplace233
    R/618/7323Installing regular sized natural roof slate to standard roof details in the workplace.

    Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required:

  • New materials
  • Reclaimed materials
  • 283

    Mandatory Units
    Candidates must complete 8 Mandatory units.
    Unit Ref.TitleLevelGLH
    M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace17
    T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace210
    F/503/1171Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace217
    T/618/6410Installing underlay, battens and roofing components in the workplace237
    A/618/6411Installing pre-formed weathering flashings to roofs in the workplace233
    Y/618/6416Installing single-lap roof tiles to a variable gauge in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required:

  • New materials
  • Reclaimed materials
  • 243
    D/618/6417Installing plain tile roof coverings in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required:

  • New materials
  • Reclaimed materials
  • 257
    R/618/7323Installing regular sized natural roof slate to standard roof details in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required:

  • New materials
  • Reclaimed materials
  • 283

    Mandatory Units
    Candidates must complete 2 Mandatory units.
    Unit Ref.TitleLevelCredit ValueGLH
    T/600/8481Repairing and Maintaining Metal Roofing and Weathering in the Workplace21550
    A/600/8482Producing Decorative Metal Roofing and Weathering Details in the Workplace32170

    Mandatory Units
    Candidates must complete 7 Mandatory units.
    Unit Ref.TitleLevelGLH
    M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace17
    T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace210
    F/503/1171Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace217
    F/504/9623Preparing roof structures for thatching in the workplace260
    F/504/9637Preparing thatching materials in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required:

  • Cereal straw
  • Water reed
  • Sedge grass
  • Heather
  • Marram
  • Bent
  • Bracken
  • Rush
  • Flax
  • Turf
  • Alternative specialist materials - Spars, Sways, Liggers
  • 253
    F/504/9640Thatching structures in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required:

  • Long straw variants (cereal straw)
  • Combed wheat reed (cereal straw)
  • Water reed - Sedge grass
  • Heather
  • Marram
  • Bent
  • Bracken
  • Rush
  • Flax
  • Turf
  • Alternative specialist materials
  • 2127
    A/615/1609Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace

    Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e., own area of work)

  • Solar collector roofer
  • Thatching.

    Plus two of the following endorsements required:

  • Ladders/crawler boards
  • Step ladders/platform steps
  • Proprietary towers
  • Trestle platforms
  • Mobile scaffold towers
  • Proprietary staging/podiums
  • 227

    Mandatory Units
    Candidates must complete 5 Mandatory units and 1 Optional unit.
    Unit Ref.TitleLevelGLH
    M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace17
    T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace210
    F/503/1171Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace217
    D/617/1206Maintaining slate and tile roofing in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work)

  • Solar collector roofer

    Plus four of the following endorsements required:

  • Slate roofs
  • Tiled roofs
  • Flashings
  • Roof ventilation inadvertently
  • Rainwater goods
  • 247
    H/615/2186Installing solar collectors to roofs in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required:

  • Photo voltaic
  • Solar thermal
  • 220
    Optional Units
    Unit Ref.TitleLevelGLH
    A/615/1609Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the Workplace

    Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work)

  • Solar collector roofer
  • Thatching

    Plus two of the following endorsements required:

  • Ladders/crawler boards
  • Step ladders/platform steps
  • Proprietary towers
  • Trestle platforms
  • Mobile scaffold towers
  • Proprietary staging/podiums
  • 227
    M/600/8303Utilising provision of fall protection systems and/or equipment in the workplace

    Unit endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work)

  • Solar collector roofer

    Plus two of the following endorsements required:

  • Scaffold/rigging
  • Secured steelwork structures
  • Wire and rope systems
  • Permanently installed anchorage points
  • Temporary anchorage points
  • Track systems
  • Proprietary systems
  • 257

    Mandatory Units
    Candidates must complete 6 Mandatory units and 1 Optional unit.
    Unit Ref.TitleLevelGLH
    M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace17
    T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace210
    F/503/1171Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace217
    D/617/1206Maintaining slate and tile roofing in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work)

  • Solar collector roofer

    Plus four of the following endorsements required:

  • Slate roofs
  • Tiled roofs
  • Flashings
  • Roof ventilation inadvertently
  • Rainwater goods
  • 247
    H/615/2186Installing solar collectors to roofs in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required:

  • Photo voltaic
  • Solar thermal
  • 220
    T/650/9529Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace

    Unit Endorsement: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):

  • Solar collector roofer
  • 255
    Optional Units
    Unit Ref.TitleLevelGLH
    L/617/1198Clearing the Site and Handing Over on Completion in the Workplace240
    why take this nvq

    Benefits of the NVQ Level 2 Diploma Roofing Occupations

    • Eligible for a Skilled Worker Blue CSCS card. Before you apply, you will need to have passed the CITB Operatives level Health, safety and environment test within the last 2 years
    • CITB Grant Eligible for CITB levy registered companies
    • For CITB levy registered companies this NVQ is grant eligible for £600 CITB Short Qualification Grant
    • Demonstrates that you are highly qualified for your role
    • You earn a lifetime qualification and improves your job advancement chances
    • We are a nationwide CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), CITB Employer Networks Partner and will help you claim funding and eligible grants

    Find out more about this NVQ

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do you have questions about this NVQ? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

    The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations (Construction) is a vocational qualification for individuals working in the roofing industry. It assesses your competence in a range of roofing tasks carried out in your normal workplace, such as installing, repairing, and maintaining roof systems.

    This NVQ is designed for people working in roofing roles, including roof tilers, roof slaters, thatchers, metal roofers, solar collector roofers and other specialist roofing operatives who want formal recognition of their practical skills.

    The NVQ cost can vary. Please see our payment options

    There are no formal academic requirements. You must be employed in a roofing role and able to demonstrate the types of roofing tasks you carry out in your daily work, as this qualification is assessed in a real workplace environment.

    Assessment is workplace-based and may include remote support. It involves observation of your work by a qualified assessor, written or verbal knowledge checks, professional discussions, and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence in roofing tasks. There are no traditional exams.

    Yes, you can be eligible for the CSCS Blue Skilled Workers card, as long as you have completed the relevant Operative Health and Safety Test within 2 years of applying for the card. Please contact Workforce Skills Support for further CSCS experience and trainee card information.

    Please visit our All NVQ page to find your relevant occupation and required NVQ.

    Yes. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations (Construction) is regulated by OFQUAL and recognised nationally across the construction industry.

    This qualification is eligible to claim the CITB Short Qualification Grant (only for Pathways 1 to 4). If your employer is CITB-registered and up to date with levy returns, £600 can be claimed upon completion of the NVQ, reducing the net cost.

    Pay-Then-Claim Reduce your training costs

    Claim the £600 CITB Short Qualification Grant – NVQ cost drops to just £395 after reimbursement!

    Reduced cost - Pay then reclaim 

    • NVQ cost: £995 + VAT
    • CITB Grant: £600
    • Net cost to your business: £395

    *only available to CITB levy registered companies

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