Roofer

Diploma of Vocational Education

Duration: 35 weeks

Program Description

The Roofer program is a provincial apprenticeship training program that will put students on the right path to becoming a Journeyperson. Roofers install, repair, and replace roofing systems on low-pitched roofs, and shingles, shakes and other roofing tiles on high-pitched roofs. While studying at Academy Canada, students will complete all technical and related courses. After graduation students will proceed to obtain required industry experience prior to writing the Interprovincial Journeyperson examination. Passing this examination will result in receiving Red Seal Certification, which gives national mobility of qualifications.

Apprenticeship Training

The Roofer program is an apprenticeable trades program. These courses, completed at Academy Canada, will represent partial completion of requirements for Journeyperson status under the Interprovincial Red Seal Certification. Once this training is complete and the student secures employment in the trade, he/she must register as an apprentice with the Industrial Training Division, Department of Education.

Entry Courses

• RO 1100 Roofer Safety Fundamentals
• RO 1140 Basic Drawing and Sketching
• RO 1200 Rigging and Hoisting
• RO 1240 Scaffolds
• RO 1260 Tools and Equipment
• RO 1300 Roofer Design and Structure
• RO 1310 Sealant and Fasteners
• RO 1320 Roofing Job Preparations
• RO 1330 Built-up Roofs
• RO 1340 Membrane Roofs
• RO 1350 Steep Roofs
• RO 1360 Flashings
• RO 1370 Roof Repair and Re-roofing
• RO 1380 Damp-proofing and Water-proofing
• CM 2150 Workplace Communications
• MR 1220 Customer service
• SP 2330 Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• MC 1050 Introduction to Computers
• SD 1700 Workplace Skills
• SD 1710 Job Search Techniques
• SD 1720 Entrepreneurial Awareness

Employment Opportunities

Upon completion of the Roofer program, graduates may be eligible for employment (depending on specific hiring practices) in construction companies and contractors in roofing. Opportunities also exist for self-employment.

Entrance Requirements

High School Graduates or Equivalent

High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Roofer program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, ABE, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.

Mature Students

Mature students are eligible for admission to the Roofer program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.

For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.

Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.