Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training
Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.
1. Trade name
The official Red Seal name for this trade is Roofer.
2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship
The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is three (3).
3. Total Training Hours During Apprenticeship Training
The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 5400.
4. Sequencing Topics and Related Subtasks
The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the subtasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|
| - | Performs safety-related functions in context | Performs safety-related functions in context |
| - | Common steep slope practices in context | Common steep slope practices in context |
| Performs safety-related functions 1.01 Maintains safe work environment 1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment |
- | - |
| Uses tools and equipment (Overview) 2.01 Uses hand tools 2.02 Uses power tools, pneumatic tools, and hot-air welding, induction and fuelled equipment 2.03 Uses hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment 2.04 Uses access equipment 2.05 Uses hot process equipment 2.06 Uses motorized equipment |
Uses tools and equipment (Task Specific) 2.01 Uses hand tools 2.02 Uses power tools, pneumatic tools, and hot-air welding, induction and fuelled equipment 2.03 Uses hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment 2.04 Uses access equipment 2.05 Uses hot process equipment 2.06 Uses motorized equipment |
Uses tools and equipment (Task Specific)2.01 Uses hand tools 2.02 Uses power tools, pneumatic tools, and hot-air welding, induction and fuelled equipment 2.03 Uses hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment 2.04 Uses access equipment 2.05 Uses hot process equipment 2.06 Uses motorized equipment |
| Organizes Work 3.01 Uses documentation and reference materials 3.02 Interprets blueprints and drawings 3.04 Assesses worksite conditions 3.05 Positions equipment and material on the ground and on the roof 3.06 Prepares material disposal systems |
Organizes Work 3.01 Uses documentation and reference materials 3.02 Interprets blueprints and drawings 3.04 Assesses worksite conditions 3.05 Positions equipment and material on the ground and on the roof 3.06 Prepares material disposal systems |
Organizes Work 3.02 Interprets blueprints and drawings 3.03 Estimates material 3.07 Evaluates roof conditions near roof-top equipment installations |
| Uses communication techniques 4.01 Uses communication techniques |
- | Uses communication and mentoring techniques 4.01 Uses communication techniques 4.02 Uses mentoring techniques |
| Prepares roof for replacement 5.01 Protects surrounding area 5.02 Removes loose debris 5.03 Removes roofing and flashings |
Prepares roof for replacement 5.04 Prepares roof substrate 5.05 Performs minor adjustments to penetrations, curbs and parapets |
- |
| Prepares deck for roof installation 6.02 Cleans surface of deck 6.04 Dries deck |
Prepares deck for roof installation 6.01 Inspects deck 6.03 Verifies placement of roof penetrations, curbs and parapets |
Prepares deck for roof installation 6.01 Inspects deck 6.03 Verifies placement of roof penetrations, curbs and parapets |
| Applies low slope roofing components (Overview/Identification of Components) 7.01 Installs support panels 7.02 Primes substrate 7.03 Applies vapour retarder, vapour barrier and air barrier 7.04 Installs insulation 7.05 Installs cover board 7.06 Installs drains, vents, curbs and penetrations 7.07 Applies ballast, walkways and protective surfaces 7.08 Installs metal flashings |
Applies low slope roofing components 7.01 Installs support panels 7.02 Primes substrate 7.03 Applies vapour retarder, vapour barrier and air barrier 7.04 Installs insulation 7.05 Installs cover board 7.06 Installs drains, vents, curbs and penetrations 7.07 Applies ballast, walkways and protective surfaces 7.08 Installs metal flashings |
Applies low slope roofing components (Trade Science/Installation of Components) 7.01 Installs support panels 7.02 Primes substrate 7.03 Applies vapour retarder, vapour barrier and air barrier 7.04 Installs insulation 7.05 Installs cover board 7.06 Installs drains, vents, curbs and penetrations 7.07 Applies ballast, walkways and protective surfaces 7.08 Installs metal flashings |
| Applies low slope roofing membranes (BUR) 8.01 Relaxes membranes 8.02 Sets membranes 8.03 Applies membranes using hot-liquid process 8.06 Applies membranes using cold-applied methods 8.07 Applies membranes using mechanical fasteners 8.10 Installs membrane flashings 8.11 Installs temporary seals and temporary drains |
Applies low slope roofing membranes (Modified Bitumen) 8.01 Relaxes membranes 8.02 Sets membranes 8.03 Applies membranes using hot-liquid process 8.04 Applies membranes using torched-on method 8.05 Applies membranes using hot-air welding 8.06 Applies membranes using cold-applied methods 8.07 Applies membranes using mechanical fasteners 8.10 Installs membrane flashings 8.11 Installs temporary seals and temporary drains |
Applies low slope roofing membranes (Thermoplastics, Thermosets, Liquid-applied, Trade Science) 8.01 Relaxes membranes 8.02 Sets membranes 8.03 Applies membranes using hot-liquid process 8.05 Applies membranes using hot-air welding 8.06 Applies membranes using cold-applied methods 8.07 Applies membranes using mechanical fasteners 8.08 Applies loose-laid membranes 8.09 Applies liquid-applied membranes 8.10 Installs membrane flashings 8.11 Installs temporary seals and temporary drains |
| Common steep slope practices 9.01 Installs steep slope underlayment 9.02 Installs steep slope venting 9.03 Installs steep slope valley applications 9.04 Installs steep slope saddles/crickets 9.05 Installs steep slope penetration flashings |
- | - |
| Applies shingles (Asphalt) 10.01 Determines layout of shingles 10.02 Installs starter strip and starter course 10.03 Fastens shingles 10.04 Cuts shingles 10.05 Tabs shingles 10.06 Installs metal flashings for shingled roofs |
Applies shingles (Wood and Composite) 10.01 Determines layout of shingles 10.02 Installs starter strip and starter course 10.03 Fastens shingles 10.04 Cuts shingles 10.06 Installs metal flashings for shingled roofs |
Applies shingles (Metal) 10.01 Determines layout of shingles 10.02 Installs starter strip and starter course 10.03 Fastens shingles 10.04 Cuts shingles 10.06 Installs metal flashings for shingled roofs |
| - | - | Applies roof tiles 11.01 Installs battens/strapping for roof tiles 11.02 Fastens roof tiles 11.03 Cuts roof tiles 11.04 Installs closure strips for roof tiles 11.05 Installs ridge and hip caps 11.06 Installs metal flashings for tiled roofs |
| - | - | Applies pre-formed metal roofing 12.01 Installs battens/strapping for pre-formed metal roofing 12.02 Fastens pre-formed metal roofing 12.03 Cuts sheet metal 12.04 Installs closure strips for pre-formed metal roofing 12.05 Installs snow guards 12.06 Installs metal flashings for pre-formed metal roofs |
| - | Waterproofs surfaces 13.01 Prepares waterproofing substrates 13.02 Applies waterproofing membrane |
Waterproofs surfaces 13.03 Installs green, sustainable, vegetative and protected membrane components |
| - | Damp-proofs surfaces 14.01 Applies damp-proofing materials 14.02 Applies protection layer |
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| - | - | Assesses roof condition 15.01 Performs roof inspections 15.02 Performs cut test 15.03 Determines maintenance or repair required |
| - | Maintains and repairs low slope roofing 16.01 Maintains low slope roofing 16.02 Repairs low slope roofing |
Maintains and repairs low slope roofing 16.01 Maintains low slope roofing 16.02 Repairs low slope roofing |
| - | Maintains and repairs steep slope roofing 17.01 Maintains steep slope roofing 17.02 Repairs steep slope roofing |
Maintains and repairs steep slope roofing 17.01 Maintains steep slope roofing 17.02 Repairs steep slope roofing |