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How Do I Become an Installer?

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Patriot Foam & Coatings™ Installer. Before we begin, you should know that in order to become a Certified Installer, you must complete the SPFA Health & Safety/CPI Training Course. Once completed, you will be assigned a CPI Certification Number issued to you by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry. In addition to passing the course, you must fulfill the requirements for the level of certification that you want to achieve. The requirements for each level are described in the SPFA PCP Certification Handbooks.

SPFA Heahth & Safety/CPI Training

SPFA PCP Certification Handbook

The Following Steps Must Be Completed

In Order To Become Certified

Determine which certification you want to pursue. (Insulation or Roofing)

Fill out and return SPFA Certification Program Registration Form and order form with the one-time fee.

Fill out the Experience Declaration Project List (for Installer, Master Installer, and Project Management levels).

Sign and return the SPFA Professional Certification Program Certification Agreement.

Submit a digital color photo of yourself for your Certification ID card.

Levels of Certification

SPF ASSISTANT

This certification is the first level for BOTH Insulation AND Roofing

The SPF Assistant certification is specifically designed for individuals involved in the assistance of the installation of spray polyurethane foam in thermal insulation or roofing installations. SPF Assistants 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.

SPF 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. The SPF Installer typically does not have the skills and abilities to install on his/her 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.

SPF MASTER INSTALLER

(Advanced Level)

This certification is specifically designed for individuals experienced in the installation of SPF

SPF Master Installer has extensive experience spraying SPF in various applications and has demonstrated competence in SPF applications through a field examination. The SPF Master Installers 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.

SPF 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. 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.