New Zealand Certificate in Roofing

The duration of the additional study will vary depending on the learners chosen strand and their individual progress.

Strands Available
1. Profile Metal Roof and Wall Cladding
2. Metal Tile Roof
3. Roof Membrand Strand
4. Concrete or Clay Tile Roof
5. Shingle or Slate Roof

• Previously completed a New Zealand Certificate in Roofing (Level 4).
• 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 learner, 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.

Any person who has completed a New Zealand Certificate in Roofing (Level 4) and who wants to train in another strand of roofing.

Partial Funding by TEC:
The Tertiary Education Commission provides partial financial support for the SCP, easing the financial burden on trainees.

NOTE: 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 are fully signed off by an Assessor in your chosen strand.

Block Courses:
Learners will need to attend block courses tailored to their specific strand, providing intensive, and focused training.

On-Job Assessments:
Completion of on-job assessments is required, which are unique to each strand, ensuring that practical skills and evidence requirements are met.

Shared Unit Standards:
The programme includes standards that can be applied in multiple contexts and may have already been completed by the learner in a different context. Learners will need to demonstrate that they can apply the skills and knowledge captured in those standards to the new roofing context (strand). This means the practical components and evidence requirements for these unit standards will be unique to the strand being studied.

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.