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

  1. Self-start and work independently on a roofing job.
  2. Install all the components of various roofing systems, including steep slope roofs, built-up roofs, single-ply roofs.
  3. Follow all roofing safety protocols without supervision, including checking for site hazards.
  4. Operate various types of equipment needed for roof installations.
  5. Estimate the amount of materials needed for a roofing installation.
  6. Earn Roofer’s Journeyman certification.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredit 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-XXXXRoofing Elective 1
 Credit Hours10
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-XXXXRoofing Elective 2
 Credit Hours11
Summer Session
ATRF-XXXXRoofing elective 1
ATRF-2040 Built Up Roofing II 2
ATRF-2790 Journeyman's Review and Certification 4
 Credit Hours7
 Total Credit Hours28