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NOC Sub Group

7291.2 Shinglers

Shinglers install and replace shingles, tiles and similar coverings on sloped roofs.









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L3, H3, H8, D1



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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

Hazards
H3Equipment, machinery, tools
H8Dangerous locations

Discomforts
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)