Course details

New Zealand Apprenticeship in Roofing (Level 4)
NZQF Level 4

About the course

This apprenticeship provides the construction industry with commercially competent registered roofers who are able to install, maintain, and repair roofing systems safely and in accordance with the Building Code and Building Act 2004.

The programme is intended for trainees who are training in the workplace, to give them the competencies to fulfil the requirements of the Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP) – Roofing, as prescribed by the Licensed Building Practitioners Board and the Building Act 2004.


Graduates of this apprenticeship must complete the following compulsory outcomes and one elective strand. Graduates will be able to:

Compulsory Outcomes:

  • Apply building construction industry and relevant non-building construction industry legislation governing the roofing industry sector to meet current roofing Standards.
  • Plan residential or commercial roof and wall cladding work applying current roofing trade practice.
  • Monitor and maintain safe working procedures, practices, and environment, and identify and control hazards in the workplace.
  • Work ethically and professionally within the building construction industry, communicate with stakeholders on roofing related matters, and maintain current competency to enhance industry reputation.

Elective Strands (One Required):

Graduates of the Concrete of Clay Tile Roof strand will also be able to:

  • Develop and apply a range of standard and non-standard processes and solutions to the installation, maintenance, and repair of concrete or clay tile roofing systems to meet current roofing trade practice.

Graduates of the Profiled Metal Roof and Wall Cladding strand will also be able to:

  • Develop and apply a range of standard and non-standard processes and solutions to the installation, maintenance, and repair of profiled metal roof and wall cladding systems to meet current roofing trade practice.

Graduates of the Metal Tile Roof strand will also be able to:

  • Develop and apply a range of standard and non-standard processes and solutions to the installation, maintenance, and repair of metal tile roof systems to meet current roofing trade practice.

Graduates of the Roof Membrane systems strand will also be able to:

  • Develop and apply a range of standard and non-standard processes and solutions to the installation, maintenance, and repair of roof membrane systems to meet current roofing trade practice.

Graduates of the Shingle and Slate Roof strand will also be able to:

  • Develop and apply a range of standard and non-standard processes and solutions to the installation, maintenance, and repair of shingle and slate roof systems to meet current roofing trade practice.

Entry requirements

  • Be over 16 years of age
  • Hold a current comprehensive first aid certificate before enrolment (unit standards 6400, 6401, 6402)
  • Be in employment and engaging with work related to the scope of the programme. The employer and apprentice, in conjunction with Vertical Horizonz, must complete a training agreement
  • Be physically fit and able to demonstrate physical competency for the skills being trained
  • This program is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). Candidates must be New Zealand or Australian Citizens or Residents or working in New Zealand under a work visa.

About the provider

Vertical Horizonz New Zealand (VHNZ) was registered as a Private Training Establishment (PTE) with NZQA in 1998 and has over 25 years' experience in providing NZQA accredited safety training.

A recognised industry leader, we have 100+ staff, 120+ trainers and 110+ courses on offer giving us the capacity and capabilities to deliver nationwide training. 


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