Safety
Up(date) on the Roof
NCCER has released new curricula for roofing.
By Rachel E. Pelovitz
October 28, 2022
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Safety
NCCER has released new curricula for roofing that meet standards for time-based apprenticeships and include updates for various roof systems, safety and fall prevention. The second edition of “Roofing” was written in partnership with the National Roofing Contractors Association and meets Department of Labor standards.
NCCER has also released curricula for Electronic Systems Technician and Managing Electrical Hazards. This was revised with updated National Fire Protection Association codes and standards to include the 2020 National Electrical Code and the 2019 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
by Rachel E. Pelovitz
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