Trades
Roofer skills assessment
Roofers protect buildings from the weather. This scorecard covers safe work at heights, tile and metal installation, flashings, gutters and weatherproofing so employers can sign off apprentices and lift quality across crews.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 7 starting levels
The 12 Roofer skills you can score
These are the default Roofer skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every tradesperson, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Working at Heights Safety
Uses harnesses, edge protection and roof access equipment correctly on every job.
Roof Tile Installation
Lays concrete or terracotta tiles with correct gauge, overlap and fixing.
Metal Roofing Installation
Installs metal sheeting, fixings and sealants in line with manufacturer specifications.
Flashings and Penetrations
Forms and fits flashings around chimneys, vents and skylights so they stay weatherproof.
Gutters and Downpipes
Fits and grades guttering and downpipes for reliable drainage.
Roof Measurement and Estimating
Measures pitch, area and materials accurately from plans and on site.
Roof Repairs and Leak Detection
Finds and fixes leaks efficiently and diagnoses their true cause.
Insulation and Sarking
Installs sarking and insulation correctly for weather and energy performance.
Tool and Equipment Handling
Uses and maintains cutters, nail guns and scaffolding equipment safely.
Weather Judgement
Decides when conditions are unsafe to work and plans around the weather.
Site Cleanliness
Manages offcuts, debris and access so the site stays safe and tidy.
Reading Plans and Specifications
Interprets roof plans, details and building codes.
Levels included with Roofer
Roofer starts with 7 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Level” for trades, so tradespeople can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice Year 1
- Apprentice Year 2
- Apprentice Year 3
- Apprentice Year 4
- Tradesperson
- Advanced Tradesperson
- Supervisor
How Roofer works in SkillScorer
Score
Each tradesperson in a crew is scored on the Roofer skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank tradespeople, compare two side by side, or compare your crews against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Roofer skills need attention. Reports also follow each supervisor's crew.
Roofer scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Roofer scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Roofer scorecard covers 12 skills: Working at Heights Safety, Roof Tile Installation, Metal Roofing Installation, Flashings and Penetrations, Gutters and Downpipes, Roof Measurement and Estimating, Roof Repairs and Leak Detection, Insulation and Sarking, Tool and Equipment Handling, Weather Judgement, Site Cleanliness and Reading Plans and Specifications. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are tradespeople scored in Roofer?
Every tradesperson is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one crew and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Roofer?
Roofer starts with these levels (called “Level” in the app): Apprentice Year 1, Apprentice Year 2, Apprentice Year 3, Apprentice Year 4, Tradesperson, Advanced Tradesperson and Supervisor. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Roofer skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In trades the app talks about tradespeople, crews and supervisors, and you can change any of those words too.
Score Roofer with SkillScorer
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