Roofer at Quaglino Roofing
at Quaglino Roofing in San Luis Obispo, CA
About This Program
Quaglino Roofing sponsors a registered Roofer apprenticeship based in San Luis Obispo, CA. This non-union program provides apprentices on California's Central Coast with employer-sponsored, paid training in the roofing trade. Apprentices work alongside experienced roofers from the start, earning wages while building skills applicable to residential and commercial projects throughout the region.
The apprenticeship spans three years and includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training supplemented by 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn roofing system installation, repair, and maintenance across a variety of materials and roof types common to Central Coast construction. Classroom instruction covers roofing materials and application techniques, California building codes, fall protection, and safe equipment operation.
Upon completing the program, graduates are prepared for journey-level work in roofing and can pursue careers with a range of contractors throughout San Luis Obispo County and beyond. The region's ongoing residential construction and commercial development provide a steady job market for skilled roofing professionals, and this apprenticeship offers a direct, debt-free path into that workforce.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$22
OJT Hours
4,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Roofer Career Outlook
National Median
$22.34/hr
~$46,467.2/yr
Apprentice Start
$14/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Roofer employment is projected to grow, driven by ongoing roof replacement needs and new construction. Severe weather events and aging building stock create consistent demand for roof repair and replacement. Commercial roofing, particularly energy-efficient and green roof systems, is a growing specialization.
What to Expect as a Roofer Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~27 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (4,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Roofer
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in California
Roofers in California are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by California Contractors State License Board.
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