This course is designed for individuals wishing to familiarize themselves with the most commonly used commercial and residential roofing products and installations found today. The course will prepare you for an entry-level job in this field. Emphasis will be on safe practices at all times, proper use of tools and equipment, and the vocabulary necessary to follow your supervisor's instructions, specifications or blueprints. The course may be taken online or in workbook form. Only those individuals who complete the course and pass the written examination will be eligible to apply for certification.   (see testing times and locations). 

Course Includes:

Roof Design

Estimating and Planning

Concepts of Slope and Drainage

Roof Assembly components

Low-Slope & Steep-Slope

Hot asphalt-applied Built-Up Roofing and Modified Bitumen

EPDM, TPO and PVC Roofing

Cap Sheet & Torch-Down

Shingle and Shake

Clay Tile

Spray Polyurethane Foam

Curbs, Penetrations and Skylights

Vertical and Horizontal Flashing Systems and Accessories

Installation Techniques; Replacing Fascias and Substrates

Tools and Equipment Used

Trade Vocabulary

Safety on the Job

Professional Ethics