NRCA And NCCER Release Updated Roofing Curriculum

Rosemont, IL - The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) recently partnered with the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) to produce the second edition of NCCER’s Roofing Level 1 curriculum.

NRCA and NCCER’s partnership increases consumer confidence that certified roofing industry professionals have the knowledge and skills required to do their jobs well.

Consisting of two levels, the NCCER Roofing curriculum helps roofing professionals prepare for NRCA ProCertification®. Through NRCA ProCertification, skilled roofing professionals who meet all requirements and pass a series of assessments can earn professional credentials for specific types of roof system installations.

The NCCER Roofing Level 1 curriculum was updated with relevant information regarding steep- and low-slope roof systems, roof decks, roof insulation, rigging, sheet metal and substrates. Drawings also were updated, and two detailed modules teach relevant safety practices. Available in early 2022, the NCCER Roofing Level 2 curriculum will include training for more specific roof systems, including asphalt shingle, EPDM and metal roof system installations, among many others.

In addition to several NRCA staff experts, subject matter experts contributed to the development of the curriculum to ensure it meets or exceeds industry standards. Contributing to the effort were the following: Advanced Roofing Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Arizona Roofer and Waterproofing Professionals; Deer Park Roofing Inc., Cincinnati; Don Kennedy Roofing Co. Inc., Nashville, Tenn.; Eagle Roofing Products, Rialto, Calif.; the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association Inc.; GAF, Parsippany, N.J.; Garlock-French Roofing Corp., Minneapolis; Mid-South Roof Systems, Forest Park, Ga.; Nations Roof, Mobile, Ala.; PDM Architects, Louisville, Ky.; and West Roofing Systems Inc., LaGrange, Ohio.

“Establishing roofing as a core NCCER curriculum will be beneficial to NRCA members who are experiencing workforce issues,” said Nick Sabino, president of Deer Park Roofing and chair of NRCA’s CTE/Workforce Development Committee. “Students in NCCER’s career and technical educational programs now will be introduced to a career path in residential and commercial roofing. Everyone at NRCA is excited the new curriculum will be in classrooms soon.”

“This is like the dream team. Partnering NRCA’s world-class subject matter experts with NCCER’s skilled curriculum writers has resulted in a product that can change the future workforce of the roofing industry,” said Reid Ribble, NRCA’s CEO. “I am thrilled with the quality of this product and cannot wait for it to be deployed in schools and technical colleges everywhere.”

NCCER’s Roofing Level 1 curriculum is available for purchase at https://nccer.org/curricula.

About NCCER

NCCER is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation created by the construction industry to develop standardized curriculum and assessments with portable credentials and certifications for skilled craft professionals. NCCER provides a comprehensive workforce development system that includes accreditation, training, assessment, certification and career development solutions for the construction and maintenance industries. For more information, visit https://nccer.org.

About NRCA

The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) is one of the construction industry's most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and a leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. NRCA's mission is to inform and assist the roofing industry, act as its principal advocate and help members in serving their customers. NRCA continually strives to enhance every aspect of the roofing industry. For more information, visit www.nrca.net.