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Insulation Certification (four levels):
- Assistant
- Installer
- Master Installer
- Project Manager
Roofing Certification (four levels):
- Assistant
- Installer
- Master Installer
- Project Manager
SPF Assistant
The SPF Assistant certification level is specifically designed for individuals involved in the assistance of safe and consistent installation of SPF in thermal and/or roofing installation.
The SPF Assistant certification is the first level for BOTH Insulation AND Roofing.
Who Should Apply?
Anyone wanting to begin a career as a SPF Insulation worker should apply. This is their pathway to professionalism in the SPF industry.
Assistant’s duties may include assisting in equipment and job set-up, substrate preparation, material handling and staging, moving of hoses/scaffolding/ladders, masking, trimming, clean-up and other non-spraying tasks. No experience required.
Steps to Certification
Enroll in the program and register to take the exam (Enrollment has a one-time fee)
- Once you are enrolled, you do not need to enroll again. Please email admin@spfapcp.org to check your status
- Written Exams can be in taken in person or remotely. To learn more about the Written Exams go to Certification Written Exams page
All details can be found in the Contractor Certification Handbook. Click the icon to the right to download the handbook.
SPF Insulation or Roofing Installer
This certification is specifically designed for individuals with limited experience in the installation of spray polyurethane foam. It is effectively similar to an apprentice level. The SPF Installer has some experience in spraying foam with the guidance of a more experienced Master Installer or Project Manager.
Who Should Apply?
Anyone wanting to advance their career in the spray foam industry. The SPF Insulation Installer typically does not have the skills and abilities to install on his own. This person ideally needs to be supervised by a skilled Master Installer or Project Manager. The SPF Installers duties may include spraying SPF in different applications as well as equipment set-up/start-up/shut-down.
The program requires spraying experience of 100,000 BF or SqFt. You can start the certification process prior to having the experience but will only be fully certified once that threshold is achieved.
Steps to Certification
Enroll in the program and register to take the exam (Enrollment has a one-time fee)
- Once you are enrolled, you do not need to enroll again. Please email admin@spfapcp.org to check your status
- Written Exams can be in taken in person or remotely. To learn more about the Written Exams go to Certification Written Exams page
All details can be found in the Contractor Certification Handbook. Click the appropriate icon below to download the handbook.
SPF Insulation or Roofing Master Installer
This certification is specifically designed for individuals experienced in the installation of spray polyurethane foam. The SPF Insulation Master Installer has extensive experience spraying SPF in various applications and has demonstrated competence in SPF applications through a field examination.
Who Should Apply?
Anyone wanting to advance their career and be recognized for being a master in the installation of spray polyurethane foam by a third party, internationally recognized set of standards. The SPF Master Installer’s duties may include all aspects of the installation of the SPF as well as equipment function/maintenance/repair, and an understanding of other systems as well as the proper installation of protective coatings.
The program requires spraying experience of 500,000 BF or SqFt. You can start the certification process prior to having the experience but will only be fully certified once that threshold is achieved.
Steps to Certification
- Enroll in the program and register to take the exam (Enrollment has a one-time fee)
- Once you are enrolled, you do not need to enroll again. Please email admin@spfapcp.org to check your status
- Written Exams can be in taken in person or remotely. To learn more about the Written Exams go to Certification Written Exams page
- Field Examination
All details can be found in the Contractor Certification Handbook. Click the appropriate icon below to download the handbook.
SPF Insulation or Roofing Project Manager
This certification is specifically designed for individuals involved in all aspects of the installation and project management of SPF. The SPF Project Manager has extensive Knowledge and Skills in all aspects of SPF in various installations.
Who Should Apply?
Anyone wanting to be recognized as an SPF project manager at the top of the profession after earning this credential compliant with a third party, internationally recognized set of standards. The SPF Project Manager’s duties may include managing all aspects of the project and installation of the SPF, as well as knowledge and skills in building science/design, material selection/estimating, and codes and standards compliance.
The program requires management of a minimum of 500,000 BF or SqFt of spray foam projects. You can start the certification process prior to having the experience but will only be fully certified once that threshold is achieved.
Steps to Certification
Enroll in the program and register to take the exam (Enrollment has a one-time fee)
- Once you are enrolled, you do not need to enroll again. Please email admin@spfapcp.org to check your status
- Written Exams can be in taken in person or remotely. To learn more about the Written Exams go to Certification Written Exams page
All details can be found in the Contractor Certification Handbook. Click the appropriate icon below to download the handbook.
Questions? Contact:
Kelly Marcavage
Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance
certdirector@sprayfoam.org