Curriculum
Built on NCCER. Delivered in English and Spanish.
In 2021, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) partnered with NCCER to modernize the roofing curriculum. NRAP's program is built on this foundation and aligned with DOL Registered Apprenticeship standards.
NRAP doesn't reinvent the wheel. We deliver NCCER's Roofing Core, Level I, and Level II — the industry standard for over 25 years, recently modernized for competency-based delivery. Every cohort uses the same materials, the same assessments, and the same credential at completion.
Phase 1
NCCER Core Curriculum
Entry-level. Every apprentice completes Core before moving into Level I.
- ▸Basic safety (OSHA-aligned)
- ▸Introduction to construction math
- ▸Introduction to hand tools
- ▸Introduction to power tools
- ▸Introduction to construction drawings
- ▸Basic rigging
- ▸Basic communication skills
- ▸Basic employability skills
Phase 2
NCCER Roofing Level I
144 classroom hours + 1,000 OJT hours. Apprentices earn a Level I completion credential.
- ▸Introduction to roofing safety
- ▸Tools and equipment
- ▸Roofing materials & terminology
- ▸Steep-slope roofing systems
- ▸Low-slope roofing systems
- ▸Asphalt shingle installation
- ▸Metal panel basics
- ▸Flashing and venting
Phase 3
NCCER Roofing Level II
144 classroom hours + 2,000 OJT hours. Completion earns Level II + USDOL Certificate of Completion.
- ▸Advanced safety and fall protection
- ▸Complex steep-slope systems
- ▸Single-ply and built-up low-slope systems
- ▸Metal roofing systems
- ▸Tile and slate roofing
- ▸Waterproofing and air barriers
- ▸Repair, restoration & re-roofing
- ▸Crew leadership & estimating fundamentals