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Program description
This 480-hour program, consisting of two 240-hour levels, is designed to provide you with theoretical knowledge of all aspects of industrial roofing as well as practical training necessary to complement your on-the-job training experience.
Program details
Fees & payment
- Fees are set by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development as per the Offer of Classroom Training.
- Books, safety equipment, tools, and parking fees are additional. For details, visit Orientation & support.
- Applicants are registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Awards & scholarships
Many program-specific awards are administered by individual programs. Students should speak to their faculty or program coordinators about additional awards available in their program specific areas.
Courses
Level 1
Course details
Trade Math and Print Reading 1
CONS1770
This course will enable the apprentice to complete basic mathematical calculations and apply basic drafting and print reading skills as required by a level 1 apprentice in the Roofing Industry.
- Hours: 32
- Credits: 2
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Roofing Theory 1
CONS1780
This course will enable the apprentice to identify and describe safe usage of tools, equipment, roof systems, material applications, roof maintenance and sloped roofing common to a level 1 apprentice in the Roofing Industry.
- Hours: 88
- Credits: 6
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Roofing Practical 1
CONS1790
This course will enable the apprentice to demonstrate necessary skills for a level 1 apprentice to safely use equipment, roof systems, material applications, roof maintenance and sloped roofing practices common to the Roofing Industry.
- Hours: 120
- Credits: 6
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Level 2
Course details
Trade Math and Print Reading 2
CONS2120
- Hours: 32
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Roofing Theory 2
CONS2130
This course will enable the apprentice to identify and describe safe usage of tools, equipment, roof systems, material applications, roof maintenance and sloped roofing common to level 2 apprentices in the Roofing Industry.
- Hours: 88
- Credits: 6
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- CoRequisites:
Roofing Practical 2
CONS2140
- Hours: 120
- Credits: 6
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Program outcomes
- Apply safe work practices and procedures, to ensure the protection of self and others during roofing applications in accordance with company policies, manufacturer’s specifications
- Demonstrate hoisting and rigging practices, and site preparation procedures, select and use a variety of hand and power tools, fastening devices and other equipment for a variety of roofing applications,
- Complete mathematical calculations required in the roofing industry and visualize in three dimensions from two-dimensional drawings, and understand imperial and metric scales, orthographic projection, isometric sketching, and the symbols, abbreviations and conventions used in building plans.
- Describe the characteristics of various insulation materials and vapour retarders, flashing membranes, field sheets and flashings and describe procedures for installing various types of walkways and protective ballast for specific roofing applications.
- Describe the various types of membranes and application procedures for built-up roofing (various types of bitumen and application procedures), in accordance with drawings and specifications, manufacturers’ guidelines and the CRCA manual.
- Strip roof in preparation for roofing applications, re-roof and resurface and complete of a variety of roof repairs and perform water and damp proofing applications.
- Describe installation and repair procedures for shingles, tiles and preformed rigid sheeting materials, in accordance with drawings, specifications, manufacturers’ guidelines, building codes and by-laws, CSAO, the CRCA manual, the OHSA, WHMIS guidelines and clients’ requests.
- Interpret more complex drawings and locate items in the architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical drawings and describe the trade science of roofing practices and procedures
Graduate opportunities
Roofers install, repair, and replace roofing systems, including conventional, inverted built-up, single-ply and two-ply modified. They also perform damp, water, and weather-proofing along with installing and repairing slate, tile and shingles and resurfacing roofs.For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
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