Roofer apprenticeship
Roofer Apprenticeship Technical Training
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A three-level trade apprenticeship combining classroom roof installation theory with employer-supervised workplace training toward Red Seal.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
WorkBC training funding
Up to $7,500 tuitionIf you are out of work or underemployed, a WorkBC case manager can approve and pay for this training. Get approval before you pay.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeNot yet verifiedFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
Money for apprentices
EI, a $4,000 loan per level and a tax creditWhile you are at school for each level. The old federal grants ended in 2025.
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- General BC secondary school curriculum and coursework at the Grade 11 level.
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- Grade 10 completion with Math 10 and English 10 (Grade 12 graduation recommended)
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Active employer sponsorship registered with SkilledTradesBC
- Fall protection certification
- Fall protection certification and valid WHMIS
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Secure employment with a roofing contractor registered as a sponsor with SkilledTradesBC
- Submit Apprentice Registration Form to SkilledTradesBC to receive your trade registration number
- Enrol in technical training blocks through the Roofing Contractors Association of BC (RCABC)
- Apply for provincial/federal apprenticeship training grants and employment insurance during school blocks
Step 5 of 8
Roofer apprenticeship
⏱ 6 weeks per Level (3 Levels)- 3 progressive technical training blocks (6 weeks per level, 18 weeks total) at the RCABC training centre
- Low-slope roofing: 4-ply built-up asphalt, modified bitumen torch-applied systems, and hot asphalt kettles
- Single-ply thermoplastic (TPO, PVC) and thermoset (EPDM) membrane heat-welding and mechanical fastening
- Steep-slope systems: architectural asphalt shingles, cedar shakes, slate, concrete tiles, and vapor barriers
- Architectural sheet metal flashings, copings, valley gutters, and perimeter metal edge fabrication
- RoofStar Guarantee inspection standards, moisture detection, and green vegetated roof assemblies
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 1 school in BC- Roofing Contractors Association of BC — 6 weeks per level, 3 levels (About $900 for the whole program)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- SkilledTradesBC standard Level 1, 2, and 3 technical examinations
- Interprovincial Red Seal Examination (125 multiple-choice questions, minimum 70% passing grade)
- SkilledTradesBC Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal Endorsement
Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Roofer
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(1 school)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 7 September 2026.