Students must be currently working in a registered apprenticeship program in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. A four-year apprenticeship prepares students to work in Roofing and Waterproofing industry. The first three years of the apprenticeship will be a mix of classroom learning and skills practice in the shop and on the job training, and the fourth and final year will be 100% on the job training. Safety is a critical focus and students will learn how to properly recognize and address hazards in the workplace
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Financial Assistance funds cannot be applied towards this program.
Program Admissions Requirements
- Minimum of 30 days/240 hours working on roofs with a roofing contractor
- 18 years old
- HS Diploma/equivalent recommended
- Application to Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee and acceptance to rank numbered eligibility list/Intent to Hire agreement with participating contractor.
Program Outcomes
- Self-start and work independently on a roofing job.
- Install all the components of various roofing systems, including steep slope roofs, built-up roofs, single-ply roofs.
- Follow all roofing safety protocols without supervision, including checking for site hazards.
- Operate various types of equipment needed for roof installations.
- Estimate the amount of materials needed for a roofing installation.
- Earn Roofer’s Journeyman certification.
Suggested Semester Sequence
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ATRF-1020 | Introduction to Roofing Tools, Materials, and Calculations | 2 |
| ATRF-1050 | Single Ply Roofing I | 4 |
| ATRF-1070 | Roofer's Safety | 3 |
| ATRF-XXXX | Roofing Elective | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATRF-2020 | Built Up Roofing I | 2 |
| ATRF-1080 | Applied Roofer's Math | 1 |
| ATRF-2050 | Single Ply Roofing II | 4 |
| ATRF-1030 | Steep Slope Roofing I | 2 |
| ATRF-XXXX | Roofing Elective | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 11 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| ATRF-XXXX | Roofing elective | 1 |
| ATRF-2040 | Built Up Roofing II | 2 |
| ATRF-2790 | Journeyman's Review and Certification | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 28 | |
