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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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