Roofer

Roofers are tradespeople who enjoy working with their hands in a unique environment. They don’t shy away from heights or hard work, and they take great satisfaction in doing precise and important work

As a Roofer, you’ll install, repair and replace flat roofs and shingles, shakes and other roofing tiles on all types of buildings.  

You’ll demonstrate your hands-on and precise work method as you prepare roofs and conduct repairs and installation. Whether working with a team or independently, you’ll use your skills to plan site layouts and see your efforts unfold in a finished product. 

What You'll Learn

  • How to install and repair single-ply roofing systems, shingles, shakes and other roofing tiles
  • How to install sheet metal flashings
  • How to install, repair or replace roofing systems
  • How to apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces
  • How to set up scaffolding
  • How to estimate materials required and quote costs 

Key Job Skills

  • Dexterity
  • Specialized tool use
  • Materials estimating and ordering
  • Roofing replacement preparation
  • Roofing system installation  

Start Your Apprenticeship

Interested in this trade? Learn how to start your apprenticeship.

Technical Training 15 weeks over 3 years
Work-Based Training
4950 HOURS
General Skills
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Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Program Information and Resources

In effect starting September 1, 2022

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

 

 

 

Program and Exam Updates

  • August 2024: OPSN 2024 015 (Harmonized Level 2 SLE Launch)

  • March 2023: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2020 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)) A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2012 National Occupational Analysis (NOA) and 2020 RSOS can be found here.

  • March 2023: OPSN 2023 003 (Harmonized Level 1 SLE Launch)

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.