The Roofing Course covers both sloped and flat roof coverings. Detailed descriptions and illustrations help to explain problems, causes and implications for common roofing materials. It also goes into detail on how to inspect roofs and what to watch for.

The Study Sessions will help you make your way through the material. The Quick Quizzes will help you check your progress. The Field Exercises will help turn your knowledge into real-world experience.

Diagram from Roofing Course defining roofers’ terms for flat, low slope and conventional roofs

Roof slopes — This illustration defines roofers’ terms for flat, low slope and conventional roofs. It is from Roofing Course, General Strategies Chapter. All of our 10 Courses contain easy-to-understand illustrations that help you understand the subject.

COURSE OUTLINE

Steep Roofing

Asphalt, wood, slate, clay, concrete, fiber cement, metal

Steep Roof Flashings

Valley, chimney, pipe or stack, roof/wall, hip and ridge, skylight and solarium, drip edge, dormer

Flat Roofing

Built-up/tar and gravel, modified bitumen, synthetic rubber, plastic, metal, polyurethane foam

Flashings — perimeter, wall, parapet, chimney, skylight, stack or pipe, roof drain

Course duration

37 hours

Learning assessments

One midterm and one final exam

70% passing grade overall

Price

$300 for the full Program (all 10 Courses) or $30 for any single Course

Includes all learning materials, tests, exams, tutor support and ongoing postgraduate support