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  • Roofer I’d like to know what qualifications I need to work as a roofer.
    Mark
    • Julian:
      On paper, there’s no specific qualification required for the job. But more often than not employers ask for experience.
      • Mark:
        I thought it’d be something like this… Any advice on paths to gain experience?
        • Julian:
          I started off as a roofing labourer and it worked very well for me. There were some other options like taking some college course on gral construction skills course. I didn’t want that, I preferred a more hands on experience.
          • Mark:
            This sounds good. What are the wages like? Are they muuuuch lower that a roofer’s?
    • Julian:
      Well, they can be a bit lower, but then again you’re in training. Once you gain your more senior position your pay rises. The other option is to take a course, meanwhile not earning anything, and hoping to be lucky enough to get a job straightaway…
    • Liz Todd:
      Julian I would just like to comment on the info you gave Mark there. If you wish to call yourself a "qualified roofer" then you have to serve a 4 year apprenticeship gaining a City & Guilds in Roof Slating, Tiling and Cement work. Otherwise you are just someone who gives Roofers a bad name!
      • Mark:
        Thank you both for your comments. I'll look into the options I have and will move from there
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