New Zealand Apprenticeship in Roofing (Level 4)

Graduates of this apprenticeship must complete the following compulsory outcomes and one elective strand. Graduates will be able to:

Compulsory Outcomes:

• Apply building construction industry and relevant non-building construction industry legislation governing the roofing industry sector to meet current roofing Standards.
• Plan residential or commercial roof and wall cladding work applying current roofing trade practice.
• Monitor and maintain safe working procedures, practices, and environment, and identify and control hazards in the workplace.
• Work ethically and professionally within the building construction industry, communicate with stakeholders on roofing related matters, and maintain current competency to enhance industry reputation..

Elective Strands (One Required):

Graduates of the Concrete of Clay Tile Roof strand will also be able to:

• Develop and apply a range of standard and non-standard processes and solutions to the installation, maintenance, and repair of concrete or clay tile roofing systems to meet current roofing trade practice.

Graduates of the Profiled Metal Roof and Wall Cladding strand will also be able to:

• Develop and apply a range of standard and non-standard processes and solutions to the installation, maintenance, and repair of profiled metal roof and wall cladding systems to meet current roofing trade practice.

Graduates of the Metal Tile Roof strand will also be able to:

• Develop and apply a range of standard and non-standard processes and solutions to the installation, maintenance, and repair of metal tile roof systems to meet current roofing trade practice.

Graduates of the Roof Membrane systems strand will also be able to:

• Develop and apply a range of standard and non-standard processes and solutions to the installation, maintenance, and repair of roof membrane systems to meet current roofing trade practice.

Graduates of the Shingle and Slate Roof strand will also be able to:

• Develop and apply a range of standard and non-standard processes and solutions to the installation, maintenance, and repair of shingle and slate roof systems to meet current roofing trade practice.

1. Profile Metal Roof and Wall Cladding = 37 months
2. Metal Tile Roof = 30 months
3. Roof Membrane Systems = 37 Months
4. Concrete or Clay Tile Roof = 30 Months
5. Shingle or Slate Roof = 30 months

Graduates of this qualification may complete other strands or progress to advanced certificates in management or project management.

Delivery is via a mixture of face-to-face learning on and off the job combined with extensive on-job learning, some e-learning may also be included.

VHNZ will also support you throughout your journey with regular contact (visits, phone calls, and texts).

• Be over 16 years of age.
• Hold a current comprehensive first aid certificate before enrolment (unit standards 6400, 6401, 6402).
• Be in employment and engaging with work related to the scope of the programme. The employer and apprentice, in conjunction with Vertical Horizonz, must complete a training agreement.
• Be physically fit and able to demonstrate physical competency for the skills being trained.
• This programme is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). Candidates must be New Zealand or Australian Citizens or Residents. Accredited employer working visas may also be accepted.