Apprenticeship: Roofing
11 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
APRO 9701 Introduction to Roofing/Waterproof Industry
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the apprenticeship program for the roofing and waterproofing industry including safety, use of tools and equipment, types of roofs and structural design. Student must be registered in the IRCC Apprentice Program.
APRO 9702 Roof/Waterproof Material/Equipment
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Preparation and application of various roofing and waterproofing materials including bitumen and asphalt products, built-up roofing materials and adhesives, rigid roofing materials, elastomeric and plastic membranes, flashing materials, fasteners and operation and maintenance of small engines. Student must be registered in the IRCC Apprentice Program.
APRO 9703 Build-Up Roofing Assemblies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Preparation and application of built-up roofing assemblies and related components. Including roof preparation, handling, and loading of Built-up roofing materials. Operation, maintenance, and safety of kettle operation. Overview of other built-up roofing consideration - Insulation, Sumps and drains and Flashings. Student must be registered in the IRCC Apprentice Program.
APRO 9704 Cold-Applied Roofing Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Preparation and application of cold-applied assemblies and related components including waterproofing, dampproofing, asphaltic, bituminous sheet and membrane, elastomeric sheet and fluid applied systems. Student must be registered in the IRCC Apprentice Program.
APRO 9705 Roofing Shingles
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Application and maintenance of various roofing shingle systems including safety, preliminary work, new construction, reroofing, roll roofing and wood shingles and shakes. Student must be registered in the IRCC Apprentice Program.
APRO 9706 Rigid Roofing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
The preparation and application of rigid roof materials, including one and two piece Mission tiles, Roman tiles, Concrete interlocking tiles, slate and rigid materials. Hoisting and handling of rigid materials. Student must be registered in the IRCC Apprentice Program.
APRO 9707 Maintenance/Repair/Re-Roofing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
The maintenance, repair and re-roofing, waterproofing and dampproofing of built-up, shingle, cold applied, single-ply and rigid roofs. Includes safety, material handling and leak detection. Student must be registered in the IRCC Apprentice Program.
APRO 9708 Single-Ply Roofing and Waterproofing Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
The application and maintenance of single-ply roofing and waterproofing systems. Includes materials and safety of EDPM, Modified Bitumen and Thermoplastic systems. Student must be registered in the IRCC Apprentice Program.
APRO 9709 Plans and Specifications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
The development and application of plans, specifications, regulations, cost estimating and mathematics for the roofing and waterproofing industry. Use of and reading plans, specification and codes related to the roofing trade. Mathematics, and square determinations. Student must be registered in the IRCC Apprentice Program.
APRO 9710 Standard First Aid
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Development of first aid knowledge and skills necessary to care for most personal injuries and to meet most personal injuries, including but not limited to heat related illness, burns, bleeding, shock, stroke, seizures, and allergies. Accident prevention. Development of CPR knowledge and skills necessary to care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, and use of AED. Successful completion of the knowledge and skills tests qualifies for an American Red Cross Adult CPR, AED and Standard First Aid Certification, valid for 2 years. Student must be registered in the IRCC Apprentice Program.
APRO 9795 Occupational Work Experience - Roofing Apprenticeship
- Units
- 1-14
- Transfers to
- CSU
College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.