This book is one of a series of 10 units of instruction for roofing apprenticeship classes in California. It covers the following 14 topics and provides tests for them: the nature of the roofing and waterproofing industry; the apprenticeship program; apprenticeship and the public schools; collective bargaining, wages, and benefits; safety in the industry; types, styles, and structural designs of roofs; hand tools and power tools; equipment; introduction to kettles; lighting and loading of kettles; kettle heating; kettle cleaning and maintenance; roof pumps; and tankers. Each topic section consists of objectives, information sheets, and study assignments. Materials are illustrated with black and white pictures and line drawings. A glossary of roofing and waterproofing terms is included. Ten-item multiple choice tests are provided for each topic. (KC)