My Cart
The NRCA Leadership and Workforce Development Catalog now is available for download.
PROCertification®

Slate Systems Installer

The NRCA PROCertified® Slate 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.

Quick Start Guide Apply Now

Earn your certification in three steps:

  1. Create an account and login
  2. Pass the eligibility exam and apply
  3. Pass a hands-on skills assessment

Eligibility Requirements

  • A minimum of 36 months' experience installing natural slate roof systems, including installing underlayment, metal valleys and pipe penetration flashing, slate layout, exposure and slate fastening, are required. Most recent experience must be within the past 12 months.
  • Passing score on an online, multiple-choice exam
  • Employer validation of work experience, skills and knowledge

NRCA PROCertification Eligibility Exam

Exam info:

  • 60 multiple-choice questions (with audio)

Steep-slope eligibility exam and outline:
Exam
English exam outline Spanish exam outline

Hands-on Skills Assessment

This assessment is conducted using a mockup. A Qualified Assessor guides the candidate through specific tasks. Qualified Assessors are roof system experts and independently contracted by installers and roofing contractors to administer hands-on skills assessments. Find an approved Qualified Assessor.

Readiness Checklists

English Spanish

Performance Exam Sample Assignment

English Spanish

Exam Prep

Job Task Analysis

JTAs define the knowledge and skills necessary for a given role. NRCA PROCertification eligibility and hands-on skill assessment are based on the information shown in each JTA.

English Spanish

Policies and Guidelines Installer FAQ Apply Now

PROCertification Application Fees

Option 1: One-time payment
Submit an application and pay the full certification fee. This option is great for those who do not want to be concerned with ongoing payments.

One-time Payment NRCA Member Nonmember

    Initial fee (per applicant)

    $799

    $1,599

    Renewal fee (every three years)

    $199

    $399

Option 2: Recurring annual payments
This option offers an annual fee per certification and is transferrable to another employee. This option is perfect for companies that use transient labor.

Recurring Annual Payment NRCA Member Nonmember

    Annual fee

    $199

    $399

    Renewal fee

    $0

    $0

Certification Renewal

To renew your certification, you must complete training within the three-year renewal cycle. Training can take place in a classroom, real-world or online environment. You can work with manufacturers, distributors, contractors and NRCA to stay on top of training. Be sure to log your training hours and certificates to show NRCA when you’re ready to renew!

The ProCertification renewal process allows NRCA ProCertified® individuals to demonstrate their commitment to continuing education and professionalism. ProCertification Roof System Installer and Roofing Foreman certification renewal is required every three years.

Members: $199
Nonmembers: $399
Advertisement

Subscribe for Updates Join 25,000+ roofing professionals following NRCA

Subscribe to NRCA