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
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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.
BASIC PRINCIPLES SBS
Roofs
THEORETICAL
Duration: Half-day
$50
SOPREMA offers a half-day theoretical training course 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
- Systems and restrictions
- General information
- Complementary products
- Roof insulation
- 2-1 factory laminated panels
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
Roofs
PRACTICAL
Duration: 2 days
$300
SOPREMA offers a two-day practical training course 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
Successful completion of the theoretical exam of Basic Principles SBS and the practical evaluation of the Heat-Welded SBS training will lead to a Heat-Welded SBS Certified Installer certification.
SELF-ADHERED SBS
Roofs
PRACTICAL
Duration: 1 day
$150
SOPREMA offers a one-day practical training course 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
Successful completion of the theoretical exam of Basic Principles SBS and the practical evaluation of the Self-Adhered SBS training will lead to a Self-Adhered SBS Certified Installer certification.
ADHESIVE BONDED SBS
Roofs
PRACTICAL
Duration: 1 day
$150
SOPREMA offers a one-day practical training course 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
Successful completion of the theoretical exam of Basic Principles SBS and the practical evaluation of the Adhesive Bonded SBS training will lead to an Adhesive Bonded SBS Certified Installer certification.
PVC
Roofs
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL
Duration: 1 day
$150
SOPREMA offers a one-day theoretical and practical training course for installers who wish to learn more about SOPREMA PVC product range, their installation and their limitations.
TRAINING CONTENT
Theory
- Characteristics of PVC membranes
- Presentation of the SENTINEL product line
- Membranes
- Adhesives
- Sealants
- Corners
- Accessories
- Other system products
- Support panels
- Insulation panels
- Installation
- Basic rules
- Bonded with adhesive
- Mechanically fastened
- By induction
- Upstands
- Corners
- Drains and vents
Practical workshop
Theoretical exam
Practical evaluation
Successful completion of the theoretical exam and the practical evaluation of the PVC training will lead to a PVC Certified Installer certification.
SOPRANATURE
Roofs
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL
Duration: 1 day
$75
SOPREMA offers one-day theoretical and practical training course for installers who wish to learn more about SOPRANATURE green roofs and hybrid/blue roofs.
TRAINING CONTENT
Theory
VEGETATED ROOFS
- Benefits
- Limitations
- Products
- Systems
- Growing media and vegetation
- Maintenance
- Warranty
HYBRID/BLUE ROOFS
- Benefits
- Products
- Systems
Demonstration
Attendance at the SOPRANATURE training will lead to a SOPRANATURE Certified Installer certification.
ALSAN RS
Roofs, Balconies & Plaza Decks
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL
Duration: 1 day
$150
SOPREMA offers a one-day theoretical and practical training course for installers who wish to learn more about the line of ALSAN RS product range, and how to handle and apply them.
TRAINING CONTENT
Theory
- Introdution
- What is a PMMA?
- History of PMMA
- Anatomy of ALSAN RS Liquid membrane
- Safety
- Surface preparation
- ALSAN RS System
- Primers
- Waterproofing Membranes
- Wearing Course
- Accessories
- Tools
- Limitations & Compatibility
- Storage and Handling
- Application
- Quality control
Practical workshop
Theorical exam
Practical evaluation
Successful completion of the ALSAN RS theoretical exam and practical evaluation will lead to an ALSAN RS Certified Installer certification.
BELOW-GRADE WATERPROOFING
Foundations
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL
Duration: 1 day
$150
SOPREMA offers one-day training course 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
TRUFILL SYSTEM – HIGH-DENSITY CELLULOSE APPLICATION
Walls
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL
Duration: 1 day
$150
SOPREMA offers training course 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 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
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Sloped cathedral ceilings
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Density control techniques
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Storage and handling
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Troubleshooting guide
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Theoretical workshop
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“Sick house” case study
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Practical workshop
- Use and adjustment of installation equipment
- Cellulose application (all types of applications)
- Accessory products
Practical exam
Theoretical exam
Successful completion of the theoretical exam and the practical evaluation of the TRUFILL System - High-Density Cellulose Application training will lead to a TRUFILL Installer certification.
SPRAY POLYURETHANE FOAM
Walls
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL
Duration: 2 days
$225*
SOPREMA offers a two-days training course for installers who wish to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to install SOPREMA sprayed polyurethane foam insulation. This course prepares you for the written exam and practical evaluation required by the Caliber certification organization in order to obtain their certified installer card.
This course is offered to experienced installers who wish to refresh their knowledge, or to apprentice installers employed by a contractor duly certified by a certification body. Participants must also hold a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certificate.
Installers wishing to take the Caliber exam immediately upon completion of the course must provide the appropriate equipment, including pump and accessories.
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
Multiple-choice questions at the end of each module.
Practical workshop
- Installation exercises to familiarize you with the Caliber practical exam requirements.
Practical exam (Caliber)*
Theoretical exam (Caliber)*
*Caliber will charge an additional fee for the theory and practical exam.
WALL CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR
Walls
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL
Duration: 1 day
$150
SOPREMA offers a one-day theoretical and practical training course for installers who wish to learn more about SOPREMA wall products, their installation and their limitations.
Installer participation in the training program gives the contractor access to the Extended Wall Material warranty program (20 years).
TRAINING CONTENT
Theory
- Introduction
- Building Science
- Surface Preparation
- Wall Systems
- Wall Components
- Primers
- Mastics & Sealants
- Air and vapour barrier product
- Vapour permeable, air barrier products
- Insulation Boards
- Clips
- Complementary Products
- Limitations & Restrictions
- Storage & Handling
- Application & Installation
- Quality Control
Practical workshop
Practical evaluation
Successful completion of the practical evaluation of the Wall Certified Contractor training will lead to a Wall Certified Installer certification.
FOUNDATION CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR (BSW)
Foundations
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL
Duration: 1 day
$150
SOPREMA offers a one-day theoretical and practical training course for installers who wish to learn more about SOPREMA foundation products, their installation and their limitations.
Installer participation in the training program gives the contractor access to the Extended Foundation Material warranty program (30 years).
TRAINING CONTENT
Theory
- Introduction
- Building Science
- Foundation Systems
- Surface Preparation
- Foundation Components
- Primers
- Mastics & Sealants
- Waterproofing membranes
- Drainage boards
- Complementary Products
- Limitations & Restrictions
- Storage & Handling
- Application & Installation
- Quality Control
Practical workshop
Practical evaluation
Successful completion of the practical evaluation of the Foundation Certified Contractor (BSW) training will lead to a Foundation Certified Installer certification.
INTRODUCTION TO SWIMMING POOL WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS WITH PVC-P REINFORCED MEMBRANES (SOPREMAPOOL)
Pools
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL
Duration : 3 days
$450
SOPREMA offers a three-day theoretical and practical training course for installers who want to learn more about synthetic waterproofing systems with reinforced membranes, get to know the products and master their installation techniques.
TRAINING CONTENT
Theory
- General information on the SOPREMAPOOL range and its systems
- Manufacturing process of PVC-P for swimming pools
- Benefits of reinforced PVC for swimming pools
Practical workshop
- Hot-air gun welding
- Fastener installation on various substrates
- Treatment of details (stairs, inside/outside curves)
- Application of accessories (glue, geotextile, etc.)
Practical evaluation during the entire duration of the training
Attendance at the Introduction to swimming pool waterproofing systems with PVC-P reinforced membranes (SOPREMAPOOL) training will lead to a SOPREMAPOOL trained installer certificate.