ASSOCIATIONS
ITC-SA’s SAQA
accreditation
renewed
The Institute for Timber
Construction South Africa
(ITC-SA), South Africa's
watchdog for the engineered
timber construction sector,
receives renewed recognition
from the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
A
s a prominent custodian of the timber construction
industry in South Africa, the ITC-SA is empowered,
through its ongoing SAQA accreditation, to make a
meaningful contribution to a healthier construction
industry, support the consumer in their liaisons with
the professional trade and hold its members to
high standards.
The ITC-SA is proud to have again received recognition
from SAQA as a professional body. This recognition also
extends to several professional designations under its
purview including Certified Roof Erector, Certified Roof
Inspector, Certified Roof Fabricator, Accredited Timber
Engineer, Certified Roof Structure System Software
Developer, Certified Timber Frame Builder and Certified
Timber Roof Truss Designer.
The ITC-SA has maintained its accreditation with the
SAQA since 2013 and in this capacity must comply with
all the requirements as set out in the National
Qualifications Framework Act (NQF Act 67 of 2008) as
amended. As such, the ITC-SA is bound to regulate and
monitor its members’ individual profiles and
performance with regards to training undertaken and
completed for professional recognition. This training is
set according the ITC-SA’s criteria and approved by SAQA
and is crucial in order to promote and monitor
continuous professional development (CPD) for members
to meet relevant professional designation requirements.
In addition, the ITC-SA ensures consumer protection in
the use of timber engineered products in contracts with
its membership and to regulate the professional conduct
of its members. Where prima facie evidence confirms
professional misconduct, in order to protect the
consumer and the reputation of the industry, the ITC-SA
shall apply proper sanctions.
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