NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Roofing Occupations

About NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Roofing Occupations:

The Level 3 Diploma in Roofing Occupations can help you take your construction career to the next level by providing specialised training in roofing techniques. The course includes both theoretical and practical components, allowing you as a learner to gain hands-on experience and understanding of the roofing trade. This programme is ideal for you if you want to pursue a career as a roof slater or tiler and seeking to obtain a CSCS Gold Supervisor Card. 

The qualification is for experienced roofers who are already familiar with the basics of roofing work.  So before considering this advanced qualification, you must have some experience with installation, inspection, and reclamation techniques. If you're new to the field and don't have the necessary experience, you may start with the Level 2 Diploma in Roofing Occupations or look into internships that can provide practical training. This will help you build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills before advancing to more complex and specialised types of roofing work. 

This diploma covers a wide range of roofing activities, including installing pitched and flat roofs, repairing roofs, and working safely at heights. You'll start by learning about safety standards and waste disposal on construction sites. Then, it gets into the nitty-gritty of specific roofing techniques, including how to size, remove, and refit tiles or slates on all kinds of roofs - whether they're vertical, horizontal, or curved. A unit is specifically dedicated to helping you understand the dynamics of management and workload distribution. As a result, you will graduate with a holistic understanding of the roofing industry. 

Providing national recognition of your skills and understanding, this diploma leads to further career opportunities and advancement within the roofing sector.

What Are Different Pathways That You Can Opt For?

When you sign up for the Level 3 Diploma in Roof Occupations, you get to choose from three different pathways that are tailored to your interests and experience.

Pathway 1 - Roof Tiler

Pathway 2 - Roof Slater

Pathway 3 - Roof Tiler and Slater

You can pick Pathway 1 to become an expert in Roof Tiling and learn all about how to install, fix, and take care of tiled roofs. Or, you can go for Pathway 2 to specialise in roof slating, where you'll master the art of installing and repairing slate roofs. And if you want to cover all your bases, there's Pathway 3, which covers both tiling and slating, so you can become a jack-of-all-trades in the roofing world.

Who Should Do This Course?

• Experienced roofers wanting to advance to supervisor or management positions and obtain the CSCS Gold Supervisor Card.

• Contractors who want to specialise in roofing and expand their skill set. 

• Architects or designers looking to better understand roofing techniques and materials for their designs and specifications.

Entry Requirements For NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Roofing Occupations:

No prior academic background is required to enrol on this work-based qualification. However, applicants must already be working in a similar role and able to provide evidence of their competency in the workplace. 

As long as you meet this minimum criteria, you’re all good to go. 

Assessment:

You'll be assessed at your workplace, making it easier for you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge to your assessor. When you sign up for the course, your assessor will work with you to create a personalised assessment plan that meets the requirements set by the awarding body. They'll make sure that your needs and preferences are taken into account.

To ensure you meet the learning outcomes for your chosen pathway, your assessor will ask you to provide evidence of your understanding of the procedures and techniques covered in the relevant pathway. This evidence could take many different forms, such as: 

• Assignments/projects/reports 

• Worksheets 

• Portfolio of evidence

• Record of oral and/or written questioning 

• Candidate test papers