Certificate III in Roof Tiling study materials
Certificate III in Roof Tiling study resources

Certificate III in Roof Tiling study plan

Certificate III in Roof Tiling · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 6 hours per week

Week 1

Core units of competency

  • Map every core unit of competency to its performance criteria and note which evidence each requires

  • Define the regulatory and standards framework that governs roof tiling work in your jurisdiction without looking at notes

  • List the personal protective equipment and site safety controls required before any roof access

  • Explain how the hierarchy of control applies to working at height on a tiled roof

Your checkpoint

A one-page competency map covering all core units with the evidence type needed for each

Week 2

Core units of competency

  • Interpret roof plans, elevations and sections to extract pitch, span and set-out dimensions

  • Calculate rafter lengths, ridge heights and overhang allowances from given rise and run figures

  • Identify the structural members of a roof frame and state the load path from tile to footing

  • Convert between metric units and scale ratios on a drawing without error

Your checkpoint

A worked calculation sheet solving five roof geometry problems with all steps shown

Week 3

Core units of competency

  • Describe the correct sequence for setting out and laying a concrete tile roof from eaves to ridge

  • Select the right tile, batten and fixing type for a stated pitch and wind classification

  • Explain sarking, flashing and ventilation placement at eaves, valleys and ridges

  • Demonstrate the accepted method for cutting, holing and fastening tiles at hips and valleys

Your checkpoint

A written installation sequence for a hipped concrete tile roof with a labelled component list

Week 4

Core units of competency & Elective units of competency

  • Apply the tolerances and inspection checkpoints used to accept a completed tile roof

  • Diagnose common defects such as cracked tiles, slipped courses and failed flashings and state the remedy

  • Identify the elective units available and select those matching your intended job role

  • Explain the difference between a repair, a re-roof and a new installation in scope and risk

Your checkpoint

A defect diagnosis table listing eight faults with cause, inspection method and corrective action

Week 5

Core units of competency

  • Plan the safe handling, stacking and distribution of tiles on a roof without overloading the frame

  • Describe the preparation and application of tile bedding and pointing materials

  • Explain the purpose and correct installation of sarking, battens and ridge capping

  • State the environmental controls for waste disposal and stormwater protection on a tiling site

Your checkpoint

A site plan sketch showing tile stockpile locations, access routes and load limits

Week 6

Elective units of competency

  • Compare the installation requirements of terracotta, concrete and metal roofing systems

  • Describe the process for replacing broken tiles and re-bedding ridge capping on an existing roof

  • Explain how roof plumbing interfaces with tiling at gutters, downpipes and penetrations

  • Outline the requirements for installing roof safety mesh and anchor points

Your checkpoint

A comparison summary of three roofing materials covering fixing, maintenance and typical faults

Week 7

Core units of competency & Elective units of competency

  • Work through a full simulated job from plan reading through to final inspection sign-off

  • Prepare a materials take-off including tiles, battens, sarking and fixings with waste allowance

  • Write a short safe work method statement for a two-storey tiled roof installation

  • Answer practice questions across all units and log every incorrect answer with the correct reasoning

Your checkpoint

A complete simulated job portfolio containing take-off, method statement and inspection checklist

Week 8

Core units of competency & Elective units of competency

  • Revise every logged error from week seven until each can be explained without prompts

  • Recite the performance criteria of each core unit from memory in summary form

  • Complete a timed mock assessment under exam conditions and score it honestly

  • Identify any remaining weak unit and schedule targeted review before the exam date

Your checkpoint

A timed mock assessment result with a written remediation list for any unit scored below 80 percent

Milestones

Week 2: Can complete roof geometry calculations unaided and explain the load path from tile to footing

Week 4: Can describe a full installation sequence and correctly diagnose at least six of eight common defects

Week 6: Can compare three roofing materials and explain how roof plumbing interfaces with tiling

Week 8: Scores at least 80 percent on the timed mock assessment with all logged errors resolved