Certification Activities
During March 2-6, 2024, there will be several activities to help SPF professionals earn SPFA PCP Certification. These include:
Preliminary details for Exam Prep Courses and Written Exams are available. More information about the Field Exams will be posted as it becomes available. Check back frequently for the most up to date information.Note: You do not have to wait until SprayFoam 2024 to get started on your certification. SPFA can work with you remotely in your quest for certification. Contact certdirector@sprayfoam.org for details.
Field Examinations
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 8:00am – 4:00pm
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 8:00am – 4:00pm
MONDAY, MARCH 4 7:00am – 12:00pm
SPFA provides, at no charge, complimentary field examinations required for the Insulation Master Installer and Roofing Master Installer certifications.
The field exam takes approximately 2-4 hours, so please arrive at your designated time. All PPE wiil be provided including a hood-type supplied-air respirator. If you bring your own respirator, you will need proof of a valid fit-test.
Here are two videos showing the mock-up setting for our field exams at the 2014 Sprayfoam Conference. The field exams at SprayFoam 2024 will be very similar: Why take the Free PCP Exam? Please register for the field exams through the Attendee Registration page. You must enroll in the PCP to take either the Written or Field Exams.
Written Examinations
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 8:00am – 6:00pm
MONDAY, MARCH 4 8:00am – 6:00pm
TUESDAY, MARCH 5 8:00am – 6:00pm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 8:00am – 4:00pm
Written examinations for all certification levels will be provided in a secure indoor classroom setting.
Please register and pay for the written exams through the Attendee Registration page. You must enroll in the PCP to take either the Written or Field Exams.
Written Examination Preparation Courses
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 8:00am – 4:00pm
SPF Assistant Exam Preparatory Course
The SPF Assistant Exam Preparatory Course lays the foundation in the fundamentals of Spray Polyurethane Foam. Topics include the Basics of SPF Chemistry, Chemical Health and Safety and Jobsite Safety. Everyone on the jobsite needs to know the important areas covered in this course. They will also learn the reasons for practicing safety. The SPF Assistant is the first level for both Insulation and Roofing.
SPF Insulation Master Installer Exam Preparatory Course
This course helps prepare the student to take the SPFA Certification Exam for SPF Master Installer Insulation. The topics covered in the curriculum include: Troubleshooting and Repair, Preparing for a Third-Party Inspection, Thermal and Ignition Barriers, Sealant Foams - One and Two Component, Hybrid Insulation Systems, SPF Equipment, and Coating Equipment. NOTE: The Master Installer is expected to have the knowledge covered in the Assistant and Installer curriculum.
SPF Roofing Master Installer Exam Preparatory Course
This course helps prepare the student to take the SPFA Certification Exam for SPF Master Installer Roofing. The topics covered in the curriculum include: Pre-Job Planning, Troubleshooting and Repair, Preparing for Third Party Inspection, Maintenance, Repair and Renewal, SPF Equipment, and Coating Equipment. NOTE: The Master Installer is expected to have the knowledge covered in the Assistant and Installer curriculum.
MONDAY, MARCH 4 8:00am – 4:00pm
SPF Insulation Installer Exam Preparatory Course
This course helps prepare the student to take the SPFA Certification Exam for SPF Installer Insulation. The topics covered in the curriculum include: Pre-Job Planning, Jobsite Set-up Procedures, Substrate Preparation, Startup Procedures, Installation Methodology, and Shut down Procedures. NOTE: The Installer is expected to have the knowledge covered in the Assistant curriculum.
SPF Roofing Installer Exam Preparatory Course
This course helps prepare student to take the SPFA Certification Exam for SPF Installer Roofing. The topics covered in the curriculum include: Jobsite Set-up Procedures, Substrate Preparation, Startup Procedures, Foam Installation Methodology, Shut down Procedures, Coating Chemistry and Installation Methodology, and Shut Down (end of job). NOTE: The Installer is expected to have the knowledge covered in the Assistant curriculum.
SPF Insulation Project Manager Exam Preparatory Course
This course helps prepare the student to take the SPFA Certification Exam for SPF Project Manager Insulation. The topics covered in the curriculum include: SPF Estimating Guidelines for Materials Usage, Building Science Basics, Building Envelope Design, Mechanical Systems, Codes and Standards, and Material Design and Selection. NOTE: The Project Manager is expected to have the knowledge and skills covered in the Assistant, Installer, and Master Installer curriculum.
SPF Roofing Project Manager Exam Preparatory Course
This course helps prepare the student to take the SPFA Certification Exam for SPF Project Manager Roofing. The topics covered in the curriculum include: SPF Estimating Guidelines for Materials Usage, Codes and Standards, Material Design and Selection, and Roofing Fundamentals. NOTE: The Project Manager is expected to have the knowledge and skills covered in the Assistant, Installer and Master Installer curriculum.
For more details on specific job tasks which will be covered for each level, please refer to the Certification Program details HERE.
Please register and pay for the exam prep courses through the Attendee Registration page.
OUR THANKS
In recent years, the costs for the field exams were underwritten by Scholarship Sponsors. Time and all materials for the field exams have been donated by Equipment and Material Sponsors.
