Workforce Skills Support Logo
£0.00 0

Basket

No products in the basket.

CITB Funding update

If you are CITB levy-registered, you can benefit from being part of an Employer Network or accessing the CITB Skills and Training fund

  • Employer Networks - This NVQ can be 70% funded under Employer Network
  • CITB Skills and Training Fund - Cost neutral utilising the CITB skills and training fund and CITB short qualification grant

Speak to our friendly team to find out more.

NVQ

Level 2 NVQ Diploma
Roofing Occupations

Candidates need to be experienced and have sufficient knowledge to complete the assessment and carry out the types of Roofing works specific for the preferred pathway(s).
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)
Qualification information

Level 2 NVQ Diploma
Roofing Occupations (Construction)

About This Qualification

Qualification title
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations (Construction)

Occupation
Roofer

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.

nvq-roofing-level-2

Eligible For Grant & Funding

This NVQ is eligible to claim the CITB Short Qualification Grant. If you are a CITB-registered employer and up-to-date with your Levy returns, then £600 can be claimed upon completion of the NVQ.
short qualification grant
On this page
About qualification structure faq related courses contact us

Duration: 2 to 3 visits

Location: On-site assessment and/or remote

Cost: Price on calling

Dates: On-site assessment

Accreditation: OFQUAL Certification

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

%

Success Rate

+

Delegates completed their NVQs with us in 2024

£

Eligible for CITB Short Qualification Grant

Qualification Structure

Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all 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 all 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 all 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 all 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 all 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 all 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
    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
    Candidates must complete one Optional unit.
    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 all 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
    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
    Candidates must complete one Optional unit.
    Unit Ref.TitleLevelGLH
    L/617/1198Clearing the Site and Handing Over on Completion in the Workplace240

    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 that provides individuals with the skills and knowledge required to work in the roofing industry. It is designed to develop competence in a range of roofing tasks and covers areas such as installing, repairing, and maintaining roofs.

    The qualification covers a wide range of topics related to roofing occupations, including health and safety practices, interpreting work instructions, installing roof components, repairing roofs, maintaining roofs, and working with different types of roofing materials.

    The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations is assessed through a combination of on-the-job assessment and portfolio building. An assessor will observe and evaluate your performance in a real working environment and gather evidence of your competence. You will also need to compile a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills and knowledge.

    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.

    Learn more
    The perfect choice for your career
    Delegates who completed this qualification report an increase in career opportunities and advancements.
    can lead to a cscs blue skilled worker card
    check your eligibility for citb funding
    Need more training support?
    Get in touch with our friendly and knowledgeable team today.
    Is your company levy registered?
    Are you happy to be contacted for marketing?*
    wss logo circle
    newsletter
    Get notified by subscribing our newsletter
    Stay up to date to our latest construction training news & articles
    00

    days day

    00

    hours hour

    00

    minutes minute

    00

    seconds second

    until the CITB Employer Networks 100% Funding Deadline
    CITB EMPLOYER NETWORK UPDATE
    If you are CITB levy-registered, you can benefit from being part of an Employer Network

    Fully Funding Future Skills Training

    CITB is providing 100% funding for a limited period from January through to end of March to test fully funding future skills training.

    As a CITB Levy registered company, you can benefit from extra funding for a limited time from January through to the end of March to fully fund future skills.

    This covers training such as Leadership and Management, Digital Skills, Net Zero and Green Skills. Training must be completed by the 31st March in order to qualify for full funding. This includes the following NVQ’s if they are enrolled before the end of March (NVQ's do not need to be completed by this date):

    LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

    NET ZERO

    Insulation

    Waterproofing

    Roofing

    What you need to know:

    • Company must be up to date with the annual CITB levy return and any related payments
    • Company needs to be signed up to the CITB Employer Networks, if not already, your regional advisor will do this with you
    • This is simplified funding - there will be no CITB Short Qualification Grant on achievement of this qualification
    • If delegates leave before completing and you have no replacement, you will have to cover the cost of the qualification to reimburse the CITB
    • Delegates will need to be enrolled before 31st March 2025
    • The same eligibility rules apply as for the CITB Grants and full details can be found in the Grants Scheme Policy see serial 5 for whom you can apply this for in your workforce
    • If you have an unspent Skills and Training fund, the possibility of funding via this route as an alternative may be explored first

    Speak to our friendly team to find out more.