# Competences — roofer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b4c6d1b0-929e-48be-9f67-47bd8c30658b).

## Essential

- **apply roll roofing** (skill/competence)
- **construct wood roofs** (skill/competence)
- **follow health and safety procedures in construction** (skill/competence)
- **follow safety procedures when working at heights** (skill/competence)
- **inspect construction supplies** (skill/competence)
- **inspect roofs** (skill/competence)
- **install gutters** (skill/competence)
- **install insulation material** (skill/competence)
- **install roof flashing** (skill/competence)
- **interpret 2D plans** (skill/competence)
- **interpret 3D plans** (skill/competence)
- **lay interlocking roof tiles** (skill/competence)
- **perform roof maintenance** (skill/competence)
- **prepare roofing materials** (skill/competence)
- **recognise signs of wood rot** (skill/competence)
- **remove roofs** (skill/competence)
- **roofing techniques** (knowledge)
- **secure working area** (skill/competence)
- **sort waste** (skill/competence)
- **transport construction supplies** (skill/competence)
- **use measurement instruments** (skill/competence)
- **use safety equipment in construction** (skill/competence)
- **work ergonomically** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- advise on construction materials (skill/competence)
- answer requests for quotation (skill/competence)
- apply proofing membranes (skill/competence)
- asbestos removal regulations (knowledge)
- build scaffolding (skill/competence)
- building codes (knowledge)
- calculate needs for construction supplies (skill/competence)
- crane load charts (knowledge)
- energy efficiency (knowledge)
- energy performance of buildings (knowledge)
- envelope systems for buildings (knowledge)
- establish green roof (skill/competence)
- install lightning protection system (skill/competence)
- install metal roofing (skill/competence)
- install roof windows (skill/competence)
- keep personal administration (skill/competence)
- keep records of work progress (skill/competence)
- lay non-interlocking roof tiles (skill/competence)
- maintain work area cleanliness (skill/competence)
- monitor stock level (skill/competence)
- operate forklift (skill/competence)
- order construction supplies (skill/competence)
- plan scaffolding (skill/competence)
- prepare facade cladding (skill/competence)
- process incoming construction supplies (skill/competence)
- roofing drones (knowledge)
- solar panel mounting systems (knowledge)
- thatch roofs (skill/competence)
- use sander (skill/competence)
- work in a construction team (skill/competence)