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

• 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 program is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). Candidates must be New Zealand or Australian Citizens or Residents or working in New Zealand under a work visa.

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

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

You will earn while you learn. That means you don’t have to fork out for large student loans or work multiple jobs to pay the bill. The NZ Government is right behind getting people into trades, so they help subsidise your training

Student fees are covered by the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) and will be paid by the Government until 31 December 2022.

NOTE: From the 1st of January 2023 the cost after subsidy from the Government is $42 per week. This amount can be paid by direct debit – weekly, fortnightly, or monthly to suit. The weekly amount is charged until you complete the required duration of the programme, and you are fully signed off by an Assessor.