What's involved

A roof sheeter and cladder works on a construction site, or in a public place, and applies roof sheeting and cladding to building structures or roofs.

It is a skilled job that requires specific training. Safety is also very important, as working at heights and dealing with the different materials involved can be dangerous.

Skills required

You'll be working on rooftops so being confident with heights is important. You'll also need to be good with figures as estimating how much sheeting and cladding is needed is a common part of the job.

A good level of fitness is required, as are good practical skills for using tools and equipment. You will also be working outside in all weathers and you need to follow strict safe working practices.

Qualifications required

There are no formal requirements although it would help to have GCSE's in English or Welsh and Maths at A*-C (Applications from students with the Foundation or Intermediate Welsh Baccalaureate are also welcomed).

Salary ranges

(This is a guide to the average salary a fully qualified and experienced person might expect to get.)

£16,000 - £31,000

Progression routes

This apprenticeship will enable progression to:

• Apprenticeship (Level 3) in Roof Sheeting and Cladding

After gaining work experience area there are opportunities to progress into occupational work supervision, management or technical support areas.

Find out more about this role from an apprentice's point of view.