Roofer Examination

The examination is 3 hours long. It contains 60 questions and each question is worth 1 point. The required passing grade is 60%. The materials for your use during the examination are provided to you. They are: a pencil, a paper sheet, a calculator and an eraser. No other material or reference document is allowed during the examination.

Skill Content on Which Questions May Be Based

Section 1 - Prepare a Roofing worksite (20%)

• Plan the work
  • Interpret a roof slope plan
  • Distinguish the characteristics of different roofing systems and membranes
• Prepare the materials and the worksite
  
  • Organize the handling of materials to the roof
  • Use appropriate equipment correctly
  • Ensure the safety of the worksite and operations
• Prepare the roof:
  
  • Prepare the roof deck and upstand (flashing)

Section 2 – Install and Repair Roofing Systems on Flat Roofs (65%)

• Install an insulation system:
  
  • Install the vapour barrier
  • Install the insulation
  • Install the support panel
• Install a membranes on insulated, inverted, and ventilated roofs:
  
  • Install a single-ply membranes (PO, PVC, EPDM)
  • Install a cold-applied membrane system
  • Install a two-ply elastomeric membrane
  • Install a multi-ply membrane system (asphalt and gravel)
  • Install a liquid-applied membrane (e.g., Hydrotech)
• Repair an insulated, inverted, and ventilated roofing system: 
  
  • Analyze the existing roof
  • Perform the required roof repairs

Section 3 – Install and Repair Roofings Systems on Sloped Roofs (15 %)

• Install an asphalt shingle roofing system:
  
  • Install roofing membranes and accessories
  • Insall asphalt shingles on the roof surface
• Repair an asphalt shingle roofing system:
  •  Perform the necessary repairs based on the issues identified

Samples of questions for provincial qualification examination.

Suggested documentation

The suggested documents are an important tool to help you prepare for the examination. However, your best asset to write the exam successfully is the quality and diversity of the skills you have acquired during your apprenticeship.

THE CANADIAN ROOFING CONTRACTOR’S ASSOCIATION. Canadian Roofing Reference Manual, CRCA
www.roofingcanada.com
The website also contains many technical bulletins.

ASSOCIATION DES MAÎTRES COUVREURS DU QUÉBEC. Devis techniques présentant les principales techniques d’installation de toitures. (In French only.)
www.amcq.qc.ca

IKO. Technical documentation for installing different types of membranes and shingles. 
www.iko.com

BUILDING PRODUCTS OF CANADA CORP. Technical data sheets on installing different types of membranes and shingles. 
www.bpcan.com

SOPREMA. Roofer’s guide, 2021 edition, 68 pages
www.soprema.ca
The website also contains many technical bulletins.