SA Roofing May 2018 // Issue 100 | Page 11

Manufactured in Taiwan DBN Branch : Contact : Summers | Tel / Fax : 031 - 765 1604 | Cell : 082 564 1463 | hengfusa @ gmail . com JHB Branch : Contact : Vicky | Tel : 011 - 979 5026 / 7 | Cell : 082 782 6854 | P . O . Box 14353 , Bredell , Kempton Park www . hengfuscrews . co . za
RESIDENTIAL // COMMERCIAL // INDUSTRIAL
ASSOCIATIONS with the requirements set out in SANS 10243 with confidence .
“ It is not necessary to be a member of the Institute to participate in the programme ; the purpose of this initiative is to offer much-needed education and training on the subject of timber roofing and it makes sense for us to extend access to this programme to both industry professionals and untrained individuals who are interested in making their way in this sector ,” comments Obbes .
The current course on offer through the ITC-SA ’ s Online Programme is the Roofing Specialist Level 1 Course , which is specially designed to boost skills in this niche field .
“ We ’ ve made applications and engagement with this platform quick and easy for users ; all they need to do is register with the programme at http :// portal . itc-sa . org , log in , pay the minimum fee of R285 via EFT , download and study the course materials in their own time and take the online test when they feel ready ,” she says .
“ The course material , which is derived from the ITC-SA ’ s comprehensive Volume 1 Handbook , was developed by a professional ITC-SA accredited engineer who comes with extensive knowledge of the timber roof truss industry ,” says Obbes , concluding , “ The institute aims to build on this educational resource by developing further skills programmes going forward and looks forward to establishing its Online Certification Programme as South Africa ’ s go-to portal for skills training and development for the timber roofing and construction sector .”
For more information
A certificate of completion will be issued upon successful completion although not all the courses include official certification .
For more information , contact Amanda Obbes on + 27 ( 0 ) 11 974 1061 , email enquiries @ itc-sa . org or visit : www . itc-sa . org .
THE COURSE COVERS THE BASICS OF ROOF ERECTION AND INCLUDES :
• Tools of the trade
• Basic connections
• Hip , valley , crank and geyser details
• Bracing systems
• Checklist
• Drawings on site
• Spacing
• Top and bottom chords
• Plumb and level trusses
• Trusses are tied down and wedges nailed
• Girders ( correct ply ) and fully nailed
• Required bolts , washers and tightening
• Hangers fully nailed
• Battens / purlins correctly spliced
• Hips correctly installed
• Valleys installed
• Top and bottom chord bracing installed
• ‘ T ’ bracing on webs installed
Reg No : CoR18.3 2013 / 068719 / 07 VAT No : 4930188372

SPECIALLY FOR ANTI-CORROSION & 304 STAINLESS STEEL

Manufactured in Taiwan DBN Branch : Contact : Summers | Tel / Fax : 031 - 765 1604 | Cell : 082 564 1463 | hengfusa @ gmail . com JHB Branch : Contact : Vicky | Tel : 011 - 979 5026 / 7 | Cell : 082 782 6854 | P . O . Box 14353 , Bredell , Kempton Park www . hengfuscrews . co . za

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