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Unit Group

3633 Roof Plumbers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

3633 Roof Plumbers

Install, maintain and repair flashings, metallic roof and wall claddings and rainwater products such as gutters and downpipes.

Roof Tilers are excluded from this unit group. Roof Tilers are included in Occupation 362331 Roof Tiler.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

363331 Roof Plumber

Installs, maintains and repairs flashings, metallic roof and wall claddings, and rainwater products such as gutters and downpipes.

Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisation

  • Fascia and Guttering Installer

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Inspects roofs for damage and performs necessary repairs
  • Removes damaged or old roofing materials and disposes of them properly
  • Measures, cuts and installs roofing materials such as metal sheets, tiles or shingles
  • Applies waterproofing materials to roofs and walls
  • Installs and repairs flashings to prevent water leakage
  • Fabricates and installs gutters and downpipes