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Roof System Installer Resources

Set yourself up for success and take advantage of preparation resources. Take a closer look at eligibility requirements, exam outlines, job task analyses and readiness checklists that help you ensure you’re ready to apply for your Installer certification.

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Eligibility Requirements

A minimum of 24 months' experience installing various architectural metal flashings and accessories on steep- or low-slope roofs, including but not limited to coping systems, fascia systems, edge-metal profiles, counterflashing profiles, metal valley flashings, gutter profiles, and head-and-sidewall flashings. Field work installing sheet metal in other construction and service industries may be deemed applicable toward the experience requirement at the discretion of the NRCA Certification Exams Committee.
Most recent experience must be within the past 12 months.
Before or after applying for certification, you must pass an online low-slope or steep-slope multiple-choice exam.
Work experience, skills and knowledge must be validated by your employer.

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ProCertification Eligibility Exam

You must pass an eligibility exam before scheduling a hands-on performance exam.

Exam info:

60 multiple-choice questions
Available audio option
Receive immediate exam results
Exam results are valid for 12 months

The eligibility exam is free to members or $29 for nonmembers who have not submitted an NRCA ProCertification application. However, all applicants are automatically registered for the eligibility exam when they apply. It is included in the cost of the certification fee regardless of membership status.

Low-slope eligibility exam and outline:
English exam Spanish exam
English exam outline Spanish exam outline

Steep-slope eligibility exam and outline:
English exam Spanish exam
English exam outline Spanish exam outline

Readiness Checklists

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Job Task Analysis

JTAs define the knowledge and skills necessary for a given role. NRCA ProCertification eligibility and hands-on performance exams are based on the information shown in each JTA.

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Eligibility Requirements

A minimum of 24 months' experience installing clay and concrete tile roof systems, including installing underlayment, metal valleys and flashings, battens and tile layout and various attachment methods.
Most recent experience must be within the past 12 months.
Before or after applying for certification, you must pass an online steep-slope multiple-choice exam.
Work experience, skills and knowledge must be validated by your employer.

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ProCertification Eligibility Exam

You must pass an eligibility exam before scheduling a hands-on performance exam.

Exam info:

60 multiple-choice questions with one hour to complete
Available audio option
Receive immediate exam results
Exam results are valid for 12 months

Steep-slope eligibility exam and outline:
English exam Spanish exam
English exam outline Spanish exam outline

Readiness Checklists

English Spanish

Job Task Analysis

JTAs define the knowledge and skills necessary for a given role. NRCA ProCertification eligibility and hands-on performance exams are based on the information shown in each JTA.

English Spanish

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Eligibility Requirements

A minimum of 36 months' experience installing metal panel roof systems on steep-slope roofs, including but not limited to measuring, cutting, field fabrication of .032 prefinished aluminum panels, various flashing details, valleys and penetration details. Installers need to be familiar with the installation of underlayment materials.
Most recent experience must be within the past 12 months.
Before or after applying for certification, you must pass an online steep-slope multiple-choice exam.
Work experience, skills and knowledge must be validated by your employer.

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ProCertification Eligibility Exam

You must pass an eligibility exam before scheduling a hands-on performance exam.

Exam info:

60 multiple-choice questions with one hour to complete
Available audio option
Receive immediate exam results
Exam results are valid for 12 months

Steep-slope eligibility exam and outline:
English exam Spanish exam
English exam outline Spanish exam outline

Readiness Checklists

English Spanish

Job Task Analysis

JTAs define the knowledge and skills necessary for a given role. NRCA ProCertification eligibility and hands-on performance exams are based on the information shown in each JTA.

English Spanish

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Eligibility Requirements

A minimum of 24 months’ experience installing thermoplastics roof systems, including flashings, sheet layout and attachment.
Most recent experience must be within the past 12 months.
Before or after applying for certification, you must pass an online low-slope multiple-choice exam.
Work experience, skills and knowledge must be validated by your employer.

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ProCertification Eligibility Exam

You must pass an eligibility exam before scheduling a hands-on performance exam.

Exam info:

60 multiple-choice questions with one hour to complete
Available audio option
Receive immediate exam results
Exam results are valid for 12 months

The eligibility exam is free to members or $29 for nonmembers who have not submitted an NRCA ProCertification application. However, all applicants are automatically registered for the oeligibility exam when they apply. It is included in the cost of the certification fee regardless of membership status.

Low-slope eligibility exam and outline:
English exam Spanish exam
English exam outline Spanish exam outline

Readiness Checklists

English Spanish

Job Task Analysis

JTAs define the knowledge and skills necessary for a given role. NRCA ProCertification eligibility and hands-on performance exams are based on the information shown in each JTA.

English Spanish

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Eligibility Requirements

A minimum of 18 months’ experience installing asphalt shingle roof systems, including flashings, valleys and various shingle types.
Most recent experience must be within the past 12 months.
Before or after applying for certification, you must pass an online steep-slope multiple-choice exam.
Work experience, skills and knowledge must be validated by your employer.

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ProCertification Eligibility Exam

You must pass an eligibility exam before scheduling a hands-on performance exam.

Exam info:

60 multiple-choice questions with one hour to complete
Available audio option
Receive immediate exam results
Exam results are valid for 12 months

Steep-slope eligibility exam and outline:
English exam Spanish exam
English exam outline Spanish exam outline

Readiness Checklists

English Spanish

Job Task Analysis

JTAs define the knowledge and skills necessary for a given role. NRCA ProCertification eligibility and hands-on performance exams are based on the information shown in each JTA.

English Spanish

Find a Qualified Assessor

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Eligibility Requirements

A minimum of 24 months’ experience installing EPDM roof systems, including all types of flashings, sheet layout and attachment systems
Most recent experience must be within the past 12 months.
Before or after applying for certification, you must pass an online low-slope multiple-choice exam.
Work experience, skills and knowledge must be validated by your employer.

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ProCertification Eligibility Exam

You must pass an eligibility exam before scheduling a hands-on performance exam.

Exam info:

60 multiple-choice questions with one hour to complete
Available audio option
Receive immediate exam results
Exam results are valid for 12 months

Low-slope eligibility exam and outline:
English exam Spanish exam
English exam outline Spanish exam outline

Readiness Checklists

English Spanish

Job Task Analysis

JTAs define the knowledge and skills necessary for a given role. NRCA ProCertification eligibility and hands-on performance exams are based on the information shown in each JTA.

English Spanish

Find a Qualified Assessor

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Eligibility Requirements

A minimum of 36 months' experience installing metal panel roof systems on steep-slope roofs, including but not limited to measuring, cutting, field fabrication of .032 prefinished aluminum panels, various flashing details, valleys, and penetration details. Installers need to be familiar with the installation of underlayment materials.
Most recent experience must be within the past 12 months.
Before or after applying for certification, you must pass an online steep-slope multiple-choice exam.
Work experience, skills and knowledge must be validated by your employer.

Log In for More Resources

ProCertification Eligibility Exam

You must pass an eligibility exam before scheduling a hands-on performance exam.

Exam info:

60 multiple-choice questions with one hour to complete
Available audio option
Receive immediate exam results
Exam results are valid for 12 months

Steep-slope eligibility exam and outline:
English exam Spanish exam
English exam outline Spanish exam outline

Readiness Checklists

English Spanish

Job Task Analysis

JTAs define the knowledge and skills necessary for a given role. NRCA ProCertification eligibility and hands-on performance exams are based on the information shown in each JTA.

English Spanish

Find a Qualified Assessor

Search for a QA

CERTIFICATION RENEWAL

To renew your certification, you must complete training within the three-year renewal cycle. Training can take place in a classroom, real-world or online environment. You can work with manufacturers, distributors, contractors and NRCA to stay on top of training. Be sure to log your training hours and certificates to show NRCA when you’re ready to renew!

The ProCertification renewal process allows NRCA ProCertified® individuals to demonstrate their commitment to continuing education and professionalism. ProCertification Roof System Installer and Roofing Foreman certification renewal is required every three years.

Members: $199
Nonmembers: $399

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