b'EDUCATION & TRAININGARE YOU AMASTER ROOFER?RCABCs top-tier roofer designationO ne of the best-kept secrets inThe Master Roofer designation wasachievedatleast30educationalcredit B.C.sroofingindustryisntintroduced four years ago to acknowl- units (ECUs) over their years as a roofer. really a secret at all! edge RCABC member company roofersHalf-dayprogramsarerecognizedas You may already know thatwhohavecontributedtotheindustrytwo ECUs each, and a full-day program theRCABCEducationalFoundationthrough years of good work, and whoisworthfiveECUs.Trainingmay delivers all levels of apprenticeship tech- continue to do so by staying current onincludeprogramsofferedbyroofing nical training for roofers from across B.C.new materials and installation practices as part of our provinces apprenticeshipwith a commitment to training. Thesesuppliers, but mandatory safety certifi-system. RCABC has been training B.C.sare the roofers we want mentoring ourcation training is not counted towards roofing industry apprentices and recog- industrys new apprentices! this requirement.nizing their accomplishments for moreTo be recognized as a Master Roofer,TheMasterRooferdesignationis than three decades, but did you knowRCABC member company roofers mustrenewed annually by demonstrating an RCABCalsorecognizesexperiencedbeabletodocumenttheircareerandadditional five ECUs each year. For more Red Seal Roofers as Master Roofers? training as follows:TheMasterRooferdesignationisBe certified as a Red-Seal-endorsedinformationaboutwhethertraining programsmeettheECUdefinition, available to experienced roofers at thejourneyperson in the roofing trade;top of their trade, with their experienceHaveworkedinthetradeforatpleasecontactRobertScales,Director verified and recognized by RCABC. of Education and Training at RCABC. RCABC has always brought togetherleast 18,000 hours; To receive a Master Roofer application Providetwolettersofendorse-professional roofing contractors, manu- package,emailtraining@rcabc.orgor facturersandsupplierswhoarededi- ment from inspectors; and call 604-882-3437. An application fee of Showevidenceofcontinuing cated to the promotion and protection$150 will apply.ofthepublicinterestineverythingindustry-relevanttrainingasa that relates to roofing. We provide thejourneyperson. If you know an experienced roofer industry with training, technical supportRoofercertificationmaybefromat the top of their trade who has stayed and leadership, enabling our members toanyjurisdictioninCanada.Lettersofcurrentwithchangesinroofingprac-offer their customers the highest-qualityendorsementshouldbefrominspec- tices and materials, and you think that roofing practices, guarantees and busi- torswhoarefamiliarwiththeappli- their experience and dedication should nessethicspossible.Weaccomplishcants work in the field and are willing toberecognized,letthemknowabout thisbyestablishingandmaintainingattest to their knowledge and skill, andRCABCsMasterRooferdesignation. detailed standards for roofing practices,the 18,000-hour requirement representsItsthehighlyrespectednamethat fosteringahighlevelofcommitment10-12 years roofing experience. To meet toapprenticeshipandrecognizingourthetrainingrequirementtobecomeatheyve already earned, and it really isnt Master Roofers. MasterRoofer,applicantsmusthavea secret!14 lROOFINGBClSPRING 2024'