Our apprenticeship program is 333 hours of classroom and hands on
training done over 3 years with additional on the job training. Classes start
in January for a total of 111 hours each year. Apprentices start class after
they receive some experience and training on the roof. Apprentices do not
get paid for the class Apprentices have the opportunity to learn OSHA 10
and OSHA 30 requirements along with rigging and signaling and the most up
to date roofing, waterproofing, air barrier, green roof and steep roof
systems being installed in the United States. All of our Signatory contractors
have a big influence on what is being taught.
Apprentice starting wages are:
1st 6 months $14.00
2nd 6 months $15.00
3rd 6 months $16.00
after that 6 month period they receive B-journeyman $17.25
Apprenticeship and Continuing Training
On-the-job training - hundreds of hours
Class room training - hundreds of hours
Safety and health training
Fall protection training
All types of roofing , waterproofing and air
barrier training
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