Questions asked by roofersWhat is RoofCERT?Why do I need it?Why is this different from getting an NVQ or SVQ?Why do I need to do RoofCERT now?What do I need to do to become accredited?Do I need to pay to become accredited?Can I get funding to do my NVQ/SVQ and Continuous Professional Development (CPD)?Will the accreditation be held by me or my employer?How long will my certificate be valid for?Will it cost me to renew my certificate?
Questions asked by roofing contractor companiesWhy should I put my operatives through RoofCERT? Do I have to?What is RoofCERT?Why do my operatives need this accreditation?Why do I need to put my operatives through RoofCERT now?What is the evidence that the roofing industry needs accreditation?What roofing disciplines are included in the RoofCERT scheme?What if we work on multiple roofing disciplines?Will RoofCERT accreditation be for a company or an individual?Why has NFRC developed RoofCERT?What do I need to do to get my roofing operatives accredited?I have all the required certificates for my roofing operatives, what do I do next?What if my operatives do not hold a formal roofing qualification?Do I have to be a member of NFRC or another trade federation?How much will RoofCERT cost?Is RoofCERT accreditation available to new entrants?What will happen at the end of the funded programme?How long does accreditation take to complete?How do I register?
Questions asked by clients seeking a roofing contractorHow do I make sure that the roofing contractors I use have competent workers?What exactly is RoofCERT?Why is it important for me to use accredited roofers?Do I legally have to use accredited roofers?What is the evidence that the industry needed accreditation?What disciplines are covered in the scheme?What does the accreditation scheme look like?What is the Technical Knowledge Test?Is RoofCERT accreditation available to less experienced roofers?
Questions asked by homeownersHow do I make sure that the roofer I use can do the job properly, and is competent?What exactly is RoofCERT?Why can’t I just use a roofer I’ve seen on social media platforms or someone who I’ve found myself?Do I have to use a contractor member of NFRC or another trade federation?