Pre-Convention Courses, Exams and Field Tests

The pre-convention activities at Sprayfoam 2015 include SPFA PCP Exam Preparatory Courses and Exams, as well as Field Exams and the ABAA SPF Installer Certification Training. Be sure you make the most of your time in Albuquerque! The courses and exams are not included in Convention Registration, but you can register for both the SPFA PCP courses/exams and the Convention at the same time.

Certification Exam Preparatory Course Descriptions, Schedules
To become certified under SPFA’s program, you must pass the written exam for the certification you would like to achieve and all lower level written exams, starting with the entry level, SPF Assistant Written Examination. The order in which you pass the exams or meet the requirements doesn’t matter, but you will not be certified until all the criteria are met. Attending classes is not mandatory, however it is recommended since these courses will prepare you for the exams.

The WRITTEN EXAM schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 27, is:

8 a.m.-6 p.m. (Tuesday, Wednesday)
8 a.m.-Noon (Thursday) 

Written exams may be taken during any of the above times. However, the exam rooms will close at the times listed and all examinees will be required to leave at that time. The last exam will begin no later than 2 hours before the room closes or 4 hours for Combined Supplier Rep Exam.

The FIELD EXAM schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 27, is: 

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Tuesday)

Field exams are over-the-shoulder evaluations so candidates for SPFA PCP Certified Master Installer can demonstrate their ability to manufacture SPF in place. For detailed information, refer to the roofing or insulation handbook at www.sprayfoam.org. Field exams be available for:

1) SPF Insulation Master Installer – Open Cell
2) SPF Insulation Master Installer – Closed Cell
3) SPF Roofing Master Installer

For more details on the courses, exams, field tests and the co-located event, please click here.