Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £26,000 to £42,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations L22 courses
- Roofer End Point Assessment (Level 2) L21 course
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Where this can take you
You could become a roofing surveyor, estimating costs, dealing with contracts and working with architects. You could also be a site manager, move into equipment sales or work on heritage buildings. With extra training, you could install solar panels on roofs ready for a qualified electrician to connect the panels' cabling to the building's electrical network. With a lot of experience, you could train apprentices or set up your own business.
Courses for this career
Level 2
- BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations L22 courses
- Roofer End Point Assessment (Level 2) L21 course