We Train Tomorrow's Workers
Comprehensive Training | Reliable Labor | Competitive Advantage
The UBC’s Regional Training Centers provide direct access to elite roofing installers and the industry’s most comprehensive skills training program anywhere in North America. UBC training considers the needs of our members in not only in skill enhancement of their trade, but also in communication skills, applied science, personal development, technology training, and leadership cultivation.
For roofers, our Roofing Applications program’s comprehensive curriculum covers the information needed to effectively install various roofing systems on flat, low-sloped and steep sloped roofs. There are many factors that need to be considered with any roofing project and it’s critical for UBC members to understand the components of different roofing types, including how these components must work together to ensure a successful project. In roofing, that success means protection for the entire building underneath and the people inside.
With our network of training centers throughout North America, we transfer skills and knowledge from highly-skilled and experienced instructors to UBC members with the support of the Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF).
The mission of the CITF is to facilitate state-of-the-art training across the skilled trades, providing the union and signatory contractors with a competitive advantage in the construction industry.
Programs will range from simple tool use and material handling, to more technical systems, but one CITF initiative for members remains constant: Whatever you do, whenever you do it, be the best and be productive.
Complete Training for Well-Prepared Crews
The goal of UBC training is to help our members develop the skills and productivity that make them best-in-class employees. Our Roofing Applications program includes training in:
- Roof Types
- Building Envelope Principles
- Jobsite Safety
- Flashings, Adhesives, and Fasteners
- Covers Vents
- Hatches and Skylights
- Print Reading and Applied Math
- Roof Deck Preparation
- Rigid Insulation
- TPO and PVC, Installing, Maintaining and Repairing
- Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Roof Systems
- Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems
- Metal Roof Systems, Panels, Fasteners and Seams
- Light Commercial
- Green Roofs
- Shingle Roofs
- Tile Roofs
- Slate Roofs
- Composite Roofing Products
UBC Training Considers the Needs of the Roofing Industry
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters network connects roofing contractors to the best talent and training. We provide new opportunities for UBC members and helps signatory contractors gain a competitive advantage in the construction industry.
UBC training is the hallmark of our union. While our members may have vastly different skill sets, they all share the pride and commitment of being the most highly trained in the most up-to-date theories and methodologies, tools, installation procedures, and safety measures.