Dachdecker/Dachdeckerin

In Germany, Dachdecker/in (roofers) are important craftspeople responsible for covering, protecting, and insulating the roof and wall surfaces of buildings with various materials. In this profession, they prepare wooden constructions for roof frameworks, cover roof and wall surfaces with tiles, slate, sheet metal, or other cladding materials, and perform waterproofing operations on these surfaces, balconies, and terraces. Additionally, they create substructures for exterior facade claddings, assemble them, and give buildings an aesthetic appearance with suspended facades; their tasks also include the installation of various elements such as lightning rod systems, snow guards, roof gutters, downpipes, roof windows, or skylights. Roofers install solar energy (solar thermal and photovoltaic) systems, including electrical components and connections, on roofs and facades. They also support building owners in energy efficiency by implementing measures such as the installation of insulation layers and vapor barrier elements; roof greening, as well as the maintenance and repair of roof and wall surfaces, can also fall within the scope of this profession.

Dachdecker/in are typically employed by roofing and other roof-related companies and primarily carry out their work outdoors on construction sites; they may also work in workshops and storage areas when necessary. This profession in Germany is attained through a 3-year program called "Duale Ausbildung," which combines practical training in a company with theoretical education at a vocational school. Although no specific school leaving certificate is legally required, in practice, the majority of candidates begin their training with degrees such as Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school leaving certificate), mittlerer Bildungsabschluss (intermediate secondary school leaving certificate), or Hochschulreife (university entrance qualification). For success in the profession, good physical condition (material handling), manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination (material processing), attentiveness, sure-footedness and absence of fear of heights (working on scaffolding and ladders), and a propensity for teamwork are important qualities; success in subjects like Werken/Technik (crafts/technology), Mathematik (calculations), and Physik (building physics) is also beneficial. For Turkish students aiming for a career as a Dachdecker/in in Germany, a good level of German language proficiency (usually B2 level) and the recognition (denklik) of their school diplomas from Turkey in Germany are of great importance.

In Germany, "Dachdecker/Dachdeckerin" follows a 3-year dual Ausbildung — combining a vocational school (Berufsschule) with paid on-the-job training at a company. No university degree required.

In Germany, "Dachdecker/Dachdeckerin" follows a 3-year dual Ausbildung — combining a vocational school (Berufsschule) with paid on-the-job training at a company. No university degree required. Foreign applicants should additionally verify diploma recognition via anabin.kmk.org before applying.

Workplace varies by employer. Check the official BERUFENET listing for the current breakdown of typical work environments for Dachdecker/Dachdeckerin.

Salaries vary by region, employer size, and experience. Consult BERUFENET for current figures, or salary aggregators like gehalt.de and stepstone.de Gehaltsreport.