APPROPRIATE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOR OCCUPATIONAL INSTRUCTORS IN THE
WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Instructional Area: 446 Roofing

Program: 50-446-9 Roofing and Waterproofing ABC Roofing Apprentice (ABC)

Consultant: Marge Wood

Date Prepared: October 1999

District(s): Milwaukee (This was offered by Moraine Park, and it was discontinued March 2007.)

I. LIST WORKING TITLES WHICH PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR.

Journeylevel Roofer / Waterproofer*

II. LIST TYPES OF JOB DUTIES WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL SHOULD HAVE PERFORMED IF THEY ARE TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR.

Removal, installation, or repair of roofs using roofing materials to include roofing felt; roof insulation; elastomeric rubber or plastic; roofing cement and pitch; and/or shingles made of asphalts, slate or wood.

Operation of power equipment used for roof removal and transportation of material to and from work area.

Application of flashing and materials used for the protection of roof perimeters and penetrations from damaging weather.

Application of elastomer and plastimer membranes (EPDM and PVC); application of all detail work, flashing and penetrations; anchoring and terminations; modified system application.

Application of damp or waterproofing systems involved on commercial or residential buildings, structors, and roads and bridges.

III. LIST COMMON WORKING TITLES WHICH DO NOT NORMALLY PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR. LIST ONLY THOSE WHICH MIGHT CAUSE CONFUSION IN THIS AREA.

Construction Laborer

Carpenter

Sheet Metal Worker

Painter

Shingler

*Requires completion of BAS/BAT registered apprenticeship program OR equivalent combination of work experience and education.