Roofing and Waterproofing Technology
Associate in Science Apprenticeship: Roofing · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The apprentice works directly under the supervision of a qualified Journeyman Roofer in installing or maintaining a variety of approved roofing systems and repair work. The work is performed in existing or new residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and includes waterproofing substrates and surfaces. The trade requires considerable physical effort on the part of the apprentice to do lifting, climbing, crouching, and working on elevated surfaces. Requires acceptance into the Independent Roofing Contractors of California Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards Apprentices. Apprentices must work a total of 4000 hours in three and one half (3 1/2) years to reach journey level status. Apprentices are required to attend related instruction classes a minimum of 144 hours per year (three 10-week Module classes per year) at one of the 10 IRCC Approved training sites.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Describe, identify, and demonstrate policies, procedures, and mitigations to ensure a safe work environment
- Describe and identify standard materials, roofing layouts, and system configurations
- Read, draw, interpret, and apply documents, e.g., blueprints, codes, procedures, to installation and maintenance activities
- Demonstrate use of tools, materials, processes, and troubleshooting techniques on leak occurrences.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| APRO 9701 | Introduction to Roofing/Waterproof Industry (Active) | 3 |
| APRO 9702 | Roof/Waterproof Material/Equipment (Active) | 3 |
| APRO 9703 | Build-Up Roofing Assemblies (Active) | 3 |
| APRO 9704 | Cold-Applied Roofing Systems (Active) | 3 |
| APRO 9705 | Roofing Shingles (Active) | 3 |
| APRO 9706 | Rigid Roofing (Active) | 3 |
| APRO 9707 | Maintenance/Repair/Re-Roofing (Active) | 3 |
| APRO 9708 | Single-Ply Roofing and Waterproofing Systems (Active) | 3 |
| APRO 9709 | Plans and Specifications (Active) | 3 |
| APRO 9710 | Standard First Aid (Active) | 3 |
| APRO 9795 | Occupational Work Experience - Roofing Apprenticeship (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Industrial Technology & Automotive
Program Control Number: 43957
TOP Code: 095290 - Roofing
CIP Code: 46.0410 - Roofer