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7291.2 Shinglers
Shinglers install and replace shingles, tiles and similar coverings on sloped roofs.
MOi
684
VCHBLS
311424
L3,
H3,
H8,
D1
4
Main Characteristics
Occupations in this group are characterized by the following aptitudes, interests and worker functions as they relate to main duties:
- General learning ability to cover structures with shingles to form waterproof surfaces
- Spatial and form perception to set up scaffolding and provide safe access to roofs
- Motor co-ordination and finger and manual dexterity to lay and secure shingles and apply waterproofing and sealing compounds
- Methodical interest in operating hand and power tools to install and replace asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes, and masonry and baked-clay roofing tiles on sloped roofs
- Objective interest in cutting shingles to fit around vent stacks, chimneys and corners
- Innovative interest in comparing information to determine designs and patterns when laying shingles
Vision
3Near and far vision
Colour Discrimination
1Relevant
Hearing
1Limited
Body Position
4Other body positions
Limb Co-ordination
2Multiple limb co-ordination
Strength
4Heavy
Location
L3Outside
H3Equipment, machinery, tools
H8Dangerous locations
D1Noise
Education/Training
4
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Shinglers require one to two years of on-the-job training.
General contractors
Roofing contractors
Self-employment
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Supervisors of roofers and shinglers (in 7219 Contractors and Supervisors, Other Construction Trades, Installers, Repairers and Servicers)