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Certification
Asphalt Shingle Systems Installer
National Roofing Contractors Association
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The NRCA PROCertified® Asphalt Shingle Systems Installer certification verifies the knowledge and skill of an experienced roof systems installer. Achieving NRCA PROCertification requires meeting specific eligibility criteria and successfully passing a rigorous hands-on skills assessment.
Apply general workplace safety policies including OSHA regulations, hazard identification, and corrective action procedures on asphalt shingle roofing job sitesUse, inspect, and maintain fall protection systems, PPE, ladders, and tools in accordance with manufacturer and employer requirementsHandle, lift, and move materials, tools, and equipment safely to prevent injury to self and othersApply basic roofing terminology, calculations, and measurements to follow project specifications and instructions accuratelyDemonstrate professional work practices including communication, collaboration, accountability, and commitment to continuous learning on roofing job sitesIdentify and select asphalt shingle system materials, underlayments, and accessories based on project specifications and manufacturer instructionsRecognize incompatible materials, defective products, and weather-related installation risks to ensure proper material handling and installationSelect, inspect, operate, and maintain tools and equipment for asphalt shingle installations in accordance with manufacturer instructions and safety requirementsPrepare substrates and stage materials by inspecting for damage, repairing defects, and removing existing roofing components as requiredInstall underlayment systems including water and ice dam protection membranes with proper sequencing, overlap, and attachmentInstall asphalt shingles including starter strips, field shingles, hip and ridge shingles, and valley shingles with proper alignment, fastening, and exposure per project specificationsInstall flashing components and accessories including drip edges, penetration flashings, vertical surface flashings, skylight flashings, and slope transition flashings per project requirementsInstall ventilation accessories and apply mastics and sealants at all flashing and accessory details per manufacturer specificationsMaintain a clean and safe job site by removing debris, cleaning spills, protecting installed surfaces, and ensuring completed projects are free of waste materials