Training for Installers

Specialized Training for Construction Professionals across Canada

In addition to providing unparalleled technical support and customer service, SOPREMA is committed to train construction professionals who are specializing in the installation of waterproofing, insulation and vegetative products.

The company offers training in all provinces of Canada. The content of the courses, which is both theoretical and practical, aims to teach safe and efficient work methods that guarantee a longer lifespan to waterproofing structures. SOPREMA is much more than a manufacturer: we are also partners!

Discover all the training courses offered

Register for Training

To register for a training course, please contact a representative from your nearest SOPREMA office.

Our Trainings

Prices displayed are per participant, plus taxes, and include lunch.

*Rates applicable to training courses provided on SOPREMA premises. Additional trainer travel costs may apply.


Roofs

BASIC PRINCIPLES SBS

THEORY

Duration: Half-day

$50

SOPREMA offers a half-day theoretical training session for installers who wish to learn more about SOPREMA roofing products, their installation, and their limitations.

TRAINING CONTENT

Theory

  • Basic and fire safety
  • SBS membranes technology
  • Complementary SBS products
  • Roof insulation
  • Membranes layout
  • 2-1 and 3-1 factory-laminated sheet boards
  • Mechanically fastened base sheet membranes
  • Technical documentation: how to access it? 

Theoretical exam

Please note that this training and the successful completion of its theoretical exam are necessary for participants who wish to obtain a specific certification for a particular application method (i.e. heat-welded, self-adhered or -bonded with adhesive).

HEAT-WELDED SBS

PRACTICAL

Duration: 2 days

$300

SOPREMA offers a two-day practical training session for installers who wish to perfect their installation techniques for the SOPREMA membranes listed in the practical workshop.

TRAINING CONTENT

Practical workshop

  • Heat-welded membranes
  • Self-adhesive base sheet membranes with a thermofusible surface

Practical evaluation during the entire duration of the training

Passing the theoretical exam of Basic Principles SBS and the practical evaluation of the training Heat-Welded SBS will lead to a Heat-Welded SBS Certified Installer certification.

SELF-ADHERED SBS

PRACTICAL

Duration: 1 day

$150

SOPREMA offers a one-day practical training session for installers who wish to perfect their installation techniques for the SOPREMA membranes listed in the practical workshop.

TRAINING CONTENT

Practical workshop

  • Self-adhesive membranes

Practical evaluation during the entire duration of the training

Passing the theoretical exam of Basic Principles SBS and the practical evaluation of the training Self-Adhered SBS will lead to a Self-Adhered SBS Certified Installer certification.

ADHESIVE BONDED SBS

PRACTICAL

Duration: 1 day

$150

SOPREMA offers a one-day practical training session for installers who wish to perfect their installation techniques for the SOPREMA membranes listed in the practical workshop.

TRAINING CONTENT

Practical workshop

  • Membranes bonded with adhesive

Practical evaluation during the entire duration of the training

Passing the theoretical exam of Basic Principles SBS and the practical evaluation of the training Adhesive-Bonded will lead to an Adhesive-Bonded SBS Certified Installer certification.

PVC

THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL

Duration : 1 day

$150

SOPREMA offers a one-day theoretical training session for installers who wish to learn more about the line of SOPREMA PVC products, their installation, and their limitations.

TRAINING CONTENT

Theory

  • PVC membranes technology
  • Complementary PVC products
  • PVC roof insulation system
  • Installation of PVC membranes
    • Mechanically fastened
    • Bonded with adhesive
    • By induction

Practical workshop

Theoretical exam

Practical evaluation

Passing the PVC training theoretical exam and practical evaluation will lead to obtaining the attestation of Certified installer – PVC.

SOPRANATURE

THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL

Duration: 1 day

$75

SOPREMA offers one-day theoretical and practical training for installers who wish to learn more about SOPRANATURE green roofs and hybrid/blue roofs.

TRAINING CONTENT

Theory

VEGETATED ROOFS

  • Benefits
  • Limitations
  • Products - Description of the product and installation methods
  • Systems
  • Growing media and vegetation - Description of the product and installation methods
  • Maintenance
  • Warranty

HYBRID/BLUE ROOFS

  • Benefits
  • Products - Description of the product and installation methods
  • Systems

Demonstration

Attendance at the SOPRANATURE training allows you to obtain a SOPRANATURE Certified Installer certification.


Foundations

BELOW-GRADE WATERPROOFING

THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL

Duration: 1 day

$150

SOPREMA offers one-day training to installers who wish to learn more about below-grade systems.

TRAINING CONTENT

Theory

  • Substrate preparation
  • Material selection
  • Health and safety
  • Understanding of below-grade water table

Practical workshop

  • Thermofusible techniques
  • Membrane application
  • Liquid application
  • Protective Products 

Walls and Indoor Applications

TRUFILL SYSTEM – HIGH-DENSITY CELLULOSE APPLICATION

THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL

Duration: 1 day

$150

SOPREMA offers training to installers who have at least three years of experience in the installation of cellulose-based insulation in attics and who are recommended by a SOPREMA representative.

This one-day training will allow participants to become familiar with the right techniques for installing cellulose in walls, floors and ceilings where a high-density application is required, and also to refresh their knowledge with regard to the application of cellulose in attics. TRUFILL training also aims to go over the basics, deepen knowledge of building science, and review safety rules and industry requirements.

At the end of this training, participants will be able to visit the TRUFILL showroom and try out all the equipment and installation accessories on site. Participants will also have to pass a theoretical and practical exam in order to obtain the TRUFILL installer certification. They will then have the knowledge required to effectively install cellulose-based insulation in all types of applications.

TRAINING CONTENT

Theory

  • Building science
  • Standards and certifications
  • Installation equipment and accessories
  • Types of applications – Overview
  • Limitations
  • Inspection and installation preparation
  • Health and safety
  • Applications: densities and methods
    •  Attics
    • Floors and ceilings
    • Walls
    • Sloped cathedral ceilings

  • Density control techniques

  • Storage and handling

  • Troubleshooting guide

  • Theoretical workshop

    • “Sick house” case study

Practical workshop

  • Use and adjustment of installation equipment
  • Cellulose application (all types of applications)
  • Accessory products 

Practical exam

Theoretical exam

SPRAY POLYURETHANE FOAM

THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL

Duration: 2 days

$225

SOPREMA offers training to experienced installers and contractors wishing to familiarize themselves with the residential and commercial applications of sprayed polyurethane foam insulation. Participants must hold a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate, have experience spraying urethane foam, and be employed by a Caliber-certified contractor for SOPREMA products.

Spray polyurethane is a medium, high R-value (CAN/ULC-S705.1 closed-cell) insulation product that requires full ISO 17024 training with all the necessary modules (12) to be certified in compliance with CAN/ULC S705.2. The training also includes information regarding open-cell insulation (CAN/ULC-S712.1).

At the end of this course, participants will have met the requirements to become a certified Spray Polyurethane Installers (in accordance with CAN/ULC-S705.2 or 712.2 standards).

TRAINING CONTENT

Theory

  • Introduction
  • Foam chemistry and physical properties
  • Health and safety
  • Codes and standards
  • Environmental conditions
  • Application
  • Isolation and ventilation
  • Clean up
  • Quality control
  • Spray foam equipment
  • Application troubleshooting
  • Building science 

Practical workshop

  • Exercises for the installation on all substrates with equipment provided by the client

Practical exam

Theoretical exam

Multiple-choice questions at the end of each module (exams will be available after the theoretical training by registering with our certification body).

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