Roofer at New Mexico Roofing Contractors Association

The New Mexico Roofing Contractors Association sponsors this Roofer Apprenticeship in Albuquerque, NM. This non-union, employer-sponsored registered apprenticeship is a paid program organized by the state's roofing industry association, providing a consistent standard of training for apprentices entering the trade across New Mexico.

The program runs three years and combines 4,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain field experience installing, maintaining, and repairing roofing systems suited to the region's climate and construction environment. Training covers roofing materials, low-slope and steep-slope techniques, waterproofing and flashing, ventilation, safety regulations, and proper equipment handling.

Graduates complete the program as qualified journeyman roofers, ready to work across New Mexico's residential and commercial construction sectors. Association-backed programs offer broad industry support and help ensure apprentices are trained to the standards employers in the region expect and value.