If you want to become an industrial roofer, you need to know the education path you have to take. There are three potential paths to being an industrial roofer that you should consider. The one you choose should suit your current situation.

Going To College

The first way to become a roofer is to complete a college course such as the Level 2 Diploma in Roofing Occupations. The course you take should focus on commercial roofing if you want to be an industrial roofer. These courses will teach you all the skills you need to start your job.

The entry requirements for these courses can vary depending on the college. However, you generally need 2 or more GCSEs. These should be at grades 9 to 3 or an equivalent for the Level 2 diploma. The equivalent grades will vary depending on the course and you will need to talk to the course administrator.

An Apprenticeship

If college is not the right path for you, it is possible to take the apprenticeship path. Your initial apprenticeship should take around 2 years to complete. During this time, you will get on the job training and spend some time with a training provider or in a college class. The exact length of the apprenticeship will vary depending on the specialisation you want.

To qualify for an apprenticeship, you need to have some GCSEs. This will usually include English and maths. The level of the GCSE will vary depending on the level of the apprenticeship you are looking at.

Work Experience

The longest path to becoming an industrial roofer is through work experience. You will need to start working as a roofing labourer and complete further training as you work. This will provide you with on the job skills, but you might not get the exposure you need for industrial roofing.

You will need to have a CSCS or Construction Skills Certification Scheme card to train and work on a construction site. The courses you should take as you work need to focus on commercial roofing. This will help you get the knowledge you need to further your career.

Regardless of the path you take, you will need to start working on smaller jobs. These will often be residential and not industrial. Once you have experience with these smaller jobs, larger ones can be looked at and this will include commercial roofing. A way to bypass this will be to get a job with a commercial roofing company.