Alberta Roofing Contractors Association

Class 203 - Sustainability and Leak Detection - S3
2024-02-27 08:30 - 12:00 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada
Sustainability
With many aspects of construction moving towards improved environmental and sustainable practices, additional duties and responsibilities are being introduced with every trade. An overview of the different rating systems, guiding principles, administrative requirements and aspects specific to roofing will be discussed. Students will learn which specific areas of their work contribute to the overall sustainability of a project.
Leak Detection
Roofers will review old and new roof systems and the most likely cause of leaks. The roofers will examine both technical and experienced-based methods of identifying leak sources and learn how an established investigative model can improve chances of finding leaks.

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $125 per person

Session Length:

1/2 days

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 004 - Leadership Across the Ranks
2024-02-17 - 2024-02-29 | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada
Good roofers often must learn new skills to be good supervisors and foremen.
Participants will be introduced to best practices, develop a better understanding of communication in both positive and negative situations, broaden their understanding of how all decisions impact not only profitability, but morale, production and general attitudes on the job. Participants will learn how coaches help achieve their goals.
This on-demand podcast series features supervisors and foremen from last year’s program posing real world challenging questions to experienced Mentors and Coaches. Each 15-minite episode is designed to help supervisors and foremen continue developing leadership skills at their own pace.
A total 40 short podcasts will be available, allowing participants to easily absorb practical insights and solutions shared by the Mentors and Coaches.
Course Fee:

covered by ARCA

Session Length:

Virtual on-demand

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 103 - First Aid for Roofers - S10 - FULL
2024-02-14 08:30 - 2024-02-15 16:30 | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada
Red Cross full certification
Red Cross re-certification

This program has been customized for roofers while still providing the full Red Cross certification.

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $100 – 140 per person

Session Length:

2 full days for certification
1 full day for re-certification

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 201 - Understanding Blueprints and Specifications - S4
2024-02-13 08:30 - 16:30 | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada
This course will provide a basic understanding of blueprint and specification reading skills that will enable the roofer to read, understand and execute what is provided in the tender package.
Topics will include the different types of drawings, conventional terminology, dimensioning and scales and how project specifications relate and complement drawings. The trend of construction documents moving towards Building Information Modeling (BIM) will also be introduced.
The course will review a commercial set of tender documents enabling students to work through common details and identifying where answers can be located.

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $125 per person

Session Length:

1 day

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 006 - Mathematics for Apprentice Roofers
2024-02-09 | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada
Tailored for apprentices returning to school, this one-day course introduces essential mathematical techniques for becoming a proficient journeyman. Delve into mathematical concepts crucial for success in the roofing trade, guided by ARCA’s mathematics experts.

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $200 per person

Session Length:

2 days

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 103 - First Aid for Roofers *Recert* - S5
2024-02-08 08:30 - 16:30 | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 103 - First Aid for Roofers *Recert* - S4
2024-02-07 08:30 - 16:30 | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 105 - ESC Fall Protection for Roofers (formerly OSSA) - S7
2024-01-29 08:30 - 16:30 | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada
This one-day industrial/commercial end-user program will allow you to understand the use of fall protection as it relates to roofers.
Various fall protection options exist and this course will identify which options best meet your needs and provide the tools and knowledge to work safely at heights.
Course Includes:

Fall accident statics
Governing bodies and regulations
Dynamics of falling
Fall protection systems
Fall protection planning
Fall arrest system components
Clearance & free-fall calculations
Harness fitting (includes hands-on suspension exercise)
Specialty solutions
Equipment care & inspection (includes hands-on exercise)

Suspension trauma
Rescue principles

Energy Safety Canada (ESC) option is available on special request

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $200 per person

Session Length:

1 day

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 102 - Fire Extinguisher Training - S15
2024-01-25 14:00 - 16:30 | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada
ARCA members must re-certify all torch mechanics training every three years. All other employees are welcome to attend.
Our external trainer is a working fireman with the City of Calgary. The course has been customized for roofers and uses state-of-the-art technology to help students understand the speed at which fire accelerates and the importance of good judgment on when to stand and fight and when to call for help.

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $125 per person

Session Length:

3.5-hours

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 102 - Fire Extinguisher Training - S14 - FULL
2024-01-25 11:00 - 13:30 | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 102 - Fire Extinguisher Training - S13 - FULL
2024-01-25 08:00 - 10:30 | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 103 - First Aid for Roofers - S9
2024-01-23 08:30 - 2024-01-24 16:30 | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada

Class 201 - Understanding Blueprints and Specifications - S3
2024-01-23 08:30 - 16:30 | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 105 - Fall Protection for Roofers - S8
2024-01-10 08:30 - 16:30 | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 105 - ESC Fall Protection for Roofers (formerly OSSA) - S5
2024-01-05 08:30 - 16:30 | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada
