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Qualified roofers

Qualified roofers

So, you’ve got a National / Scottish Vocational Qualification and three years’ experience.

What’s involved in gaining your RoofCERT accreditation?

Pass a knowledge test specific to your chosen roofing discipline, upload evidence of qualifications and get employer declaration that you have received the right level of health and safety training. Renew the test and short training after five years. There is no requirement to redo a qualification.

  • 3 years experience
  • N/SVQ
  • Upload evidence
  • Signed declaration confirming health and safety

Vocational qualification: accreditation criteria

RoofCERT accreditation is currently available to skilled roofers who have a relevant vocational qualification (NVQ/SVQ) and 3+ years experience.

A technical knowledge test must be taken over Zoom. Currently we are offering one fully funded test per operative which includes admin, revision materials and certification.

Finally to gain accreditation, a signed declaration from your employer or yourself (if you are the business owner) is required to confirm that all the relevant health and safety training has been obtained.

So which discipline are you qualified in?

Have a look below to see if RoofCERT accreditation is available for your discipline:

  • Roof Slating & Tiling
  • Roof Tiling (New Roof)
  • Roof Tiling (Refurb)
  • Roof Slating
  • RBM
  • Single Ply
  • Liquids (programme currently being developed)
  • Mastic Asphalt
  • Lead
  • Hard Metals
  • Roof Sheeting & Cladding

Got a question about RoofCERT?

See the answers to questions most frequently asked about RoofCERT from roofers or contact us to ask something specific.