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Roofers, roof tilers and slaters > Roofer
Construction, the built environment and trades
Roofers re-slate and tile roofs, fit skylight windows and replace lead sheeting and cladding.
You can take a college course, which will teach you some of the skills you'll need to get a trainee position with a roofing company. Courses include:
You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent.
You'll need:
In this job, you'll:
You could become a roofing surveyor, estimating costs, dealing with contracts and working with architects. You could also be a site manager, move into equipment sales or work as a steeplejack. With a lot of experience, you could train apprentices, set up your own business or specialise in heritage conservation work.
Building site inspectors check the quality and safety of construction work.
Thatchers use traditional craft skills, materials and tools to replace and repair thatched roofs.
Gas service technicians install, service and repair gas appliances and heating systems.
Electricians fit, service and repair electrical machinery, equipment, circuits and wiring.
Window fitters install windows, conservatories and glazed curtain walls in homes and businesses.
Construction plant mechanics service and repair heavy plant machinery like diggers, dumper trucks and cranes.
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