Roofer Examination

The examination is 3 hours long. It contains 61 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 - Organizing the work (22%)

Planning the work
- Interpreting a roof plan
- Distinguishing the characteristics of different systems and membranes
- Calculating the amount of material required for a given task
- Worksite safety
Preparing materials
- Organizing moving materials to the roof
- Using the appropriate equipment correctly and safely

Section 2 – Preparing to install roofings (18 %)

Preparing the roof
- Preparing the deck and upstand
Preparing to install membranes on insulated, inverted, and ventilated roofs
- Installing vapour barriers
- Installing insulation
- Installing support panels
Preparing to install shingles
- Marking reference points
- Installing drip edges and membrane
- Installing flashing and projections

Section 3 – Installing and repairing roofings (65 %)

Installing membranes on insulated, inverted, and ventilated roofs
- Installing single-ply membranes (PO, PVC, EPDM)
- Installing elastomeric (two-ply) membranes
- Installing multi-ply membranes (asphalt and gravel)
- Installing liquid membranes (Hydrotech©)
- Sealing roofs (drains, projections)
Installing asphalt shingles on the roof surface
Repairing membranes on insulated, inverted, and ventilated roofs
- Analyzing existing roofing
- Repairing roofing
Repairing asphalt shingle roofs

Samples of questions for provincial qualification examination.

Roofer Examination

Skill Content on Which Questions May Be Based

Section 1 - Organizing the work (22%)

Section 2 – Preparing to install roofings (18 %)

Section 3 – Installing and repairing roofings (65 %)

Suggested documentation