The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), South Africa’s professional body for the engineered timber construction sector, will be kicking off the year’s CPD-accredited Roof Inspection Training from 21-23 May 2019 at its head office in Isando, Gauteng.

The course comprises an intensive theoretical and technical overview of timber roof structures and across the three-day period, students are exposed to basic terminology and timber structure design, framing and bracing, design consideration for light and heavily loaded timber roof structures, manufacturing, transportation and storage, and the various timber roof structures and types of buildings. Further to this, students will enjoy first-hand engagement with the roof inspection process, as they visit two different construction sites which clearly demonstrate both correct and incorrect roofing practices.

The course is designed to enable: any technical person to conduct roof inspections with knowledge and insight; registered professionals to sign off roofs on their own, knowing they speak with authority; and individuals with experience in the roof construction industry to be sufficiently trained to inspect roofs under an accredited ITC-SA Professional Engineer.

According to Amanda Obbes, ITC-SA General Manager, “Many of our past trainees have attested to the exceptional value they have accessed from this course, especially with regards to the way the practical component of the course has helped cement much of their past theoretical training.”

The ITC-SA’s Roof Inspection Training Course has been accredited for 3 CPD points by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), registration number: ITCSA-INS0817.

Preparedness & assessment

Trainees should preferably have a year or more of post-matric education with science and mathematics, matric with involvement in roofs or Recognised Prior Learning (RPL). Registered professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge and expertise in timber roof structures will greatly benefit from this informative course.

All candidates will write an assessment on the last day; however, candidates will be assessed continually over the course during discussions and especially during the two site visits. In order to receive a certificate of completion the candidate must achieve a minimum of 70% on the assessment.
 

It is recommended that the applicant complete the Roofing Specialist Level 1 online course prior to the Roof Inspection Training Course in order to familiarize themselves with the terminology and the basics of timber roof structures. This training course can be accessed at this link: www.itc-sa.org/training-courses/

Roof Inspector as a professional designation

While all delegates who graduate from the training course will enjoy enhanced knowledge on the subject of roof inspections, not all of them will graduate as ITC-SA Certified Roof Inspectors. This designation is only obtained through compliance with a number of basic requirements including an academic component, practical or workplace experience, a board examination or competency assessment.

A Certified Timber Engineer is defined as a practicing professional who will traditionally come from the built environment, must have three years’ prior experience in roof design and construction, and must already be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a professional engineer or professional engineering technologist.

A Certified Roof Inspector is defined as a practicing professional who will traditionally come from the built environment, must have prior experience in roof design and construction, and should preferably have a recognised qualification (NQF level 5) in the built environment.

A Certified Roof Inspector (Cert. RI) can be registered in this designation, but may only inspect roofs within the specified category, as per below and depending on his/her proven competencies:

Category A - (High Risk): Very complex roofs

Category B - (Medium Risk): Complex domestic and simple industrial and commercial roofs, including up to 10 metre spans

Category C - (Low Risk): Simple roofs up to and including 8.5 metre span with standard loadings

Category D - (Low Risk)

Course information

The ITC-SA’s Roof Inspection Training Course carries 3 ECSA CPD points: Validation No.: ITCSA-INS0817. The cost of the course is R5 800.00 excl. VAT and is payable upfront upon application. The amount includes the following value-adding items: ITC-SA Bracing Manual Volume 1, ITC-SA Bracing Manual Volume 2, a notepad and pen, a hard hat and reflector vest. Delegates must wear safety shoes for the site visits. Only 18 candidates admitted per course.

For bookings and to request a VAT invoice, email Jessica Hope at jessica@itc-sa.org. The Roof Inspection Training Course will be hosted at the ITC-SA’s head office (SAFCA Building, 6 Hulley Road, Isando) from 21-23 May 2019. Click here to access a booking form: http://bit.ly/2wMYtEQ.

Note: While every attempt will be made to give attendees a thorough education in roof inspection, the ITC-SA does not commit to employ anyone as a roof inspector.