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Select Alternate Year - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008
There have been no changes to this trade in the year of 2009.
Roofers prepare and apply protective coverings to flat and sloped roof surfaces in accordance with construction plans and specifications.
Most flat roofs can be covered by a variety of substances and systems such as:
On the flat roofs of commercial and industrial buildings under construction, roofers:
Most sloped residential roofs are covered with shingles made of asphalt, fibreglass, tile, slate, wood shakes or metal. Roofers working on sloped roofs:
Roofers may also:
Roofers work outdoors on roofs of varying heights. When the weather is good and building activity is high, roofers may work considerable overtime.
There can be a risk of injury from falls and from working with hazardous, hot materials.
The work is most rewarding for those who enjoy physical exercise, working with their hands, developing special skills and the security of steady employment.
To be successful in their trade, roofers need to be:
Most roofers are employed by roofing contractors on construction or repair jobs. Some roofers are members of unions and work from union halls. This occupation is less sensitive to economic changes than some other construction trades because there is steady demand for repair work even if construction is slow. Roof systems require regular replacement every 15 to 30 years depending on the system used.
Journeyperson wage rates vary but are comparable to other construction trades.
Roofers may advance to supervisory positions or become contractors themselves.
To work as a Roofer in Alberta, a person must:
Roofers learn their skills by registering with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training to participate in apprenticeship training and, upon successful completion, are awarded the Alberta Journeyman Certificate.
A roofer who holds a valid trade certificate from Alberta or from another Canadian province or territory may apply to write the Interprovincial Exam and, if successful, be granted a Red Seal under the Interprovincial Standards Program. The Red Seal is recognized throughout most of Canada.
A roofer who holds a certificate that was issued by another recognized apprenticeship authority in Canada (province, territory or federal jurisdiction) may apply for an Alberta Equivalency document under the Equivalency Program.
Roofers who:
may be eligible to apply for trade certification under the Qualification Certificate Program.
Individuals possessing a valid Alberta Journeyman Certificate, an Alberta Occupational Certificate, or a credential that is recognized as equivalent to an Alberta trade or occupational certificate are eligible to receive a Blue Seal business credential after completing the necessary requirements.
The term of apprenticeship for a roofer is 4 years (four 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1420 hours of on-the-job training and 6 weeks of technical training in each of the first three years, and a minimum of 1600 hours of on-the-job training in the fourth year.
To learn the skills required of a roofer in Alberta and be issued an Alberta Journeyman Certificate, a person must:
Most employers prefer to hire high school graduates and may select apprentices from among their current employees.
- during on-the-job training, apprentice roofers earn at least 65 percent of the journeyperson wage rate in their place of employment in the first year, 75 percent in the second, 85 percent in the third, and 95 percent in the fourth year.
- select an educational institution that offers training for roofer apprentices, and a time to attend training (see Technical Training Locations and Schedule)
- determine requirements for enrolling at the selected institution, and forward completed enrollment form to the selected institution (see Enrollment Instructions)
Apprentices may attempt the Interprovincial Exam in the final period of their apprenticeship training and, if successful, be granted a Red Seal. (see Exam Counselling Sheets)
When apprentices attend technical training, they are required to pay the applicable tuition fee and purchase course supplies.
Grants, scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. For more information see Financial Assistance or contact an Apprenticeship and Industry Training Office.
To qualify for a Red Seal, a person must:
- an Alberta trade certificate or completion of apprenticeship certificate, OR
- a journeyperson or completion of apprenticeship certificate issued by another Canadian province or territory
To qualify for an Equivalency document based on a recognized credential, a person must:
A person who has a recognized certificate, as described above, does not require an Alberta Equivalency document to work in the trade in Alberta. However, some employers may require an Alberta Equivalency document as proof that the certificate is equivalent to the requirements of the trade in Alberta.
To qualify for a Qualification Certificate based on Canadian credentials, a person must:
To qualify for an Alberta Qualification Certificate based on work experience, a person must:
Time spent on supervisory or foreman duties, counter work, heading the tool crib, or on a training course is NOT counted as ‘hands-on’ work experience.
This application fee covers the verification and assessment of the applicant's work experience hours/months as well as one attempt at the Qualification Certificate theory examination. The Qualification Certificate practical examination requires a separate fee as identified on the application noted above.
