Basic Roofing

Engineering, Trades & Technology · Beginner · 30 hours

Understand roof structures, materials and waterproofing techniques used in SA residential and light commercial construction — aligned to NHBRC and SANS 10400.

What you'll learn

• Identify roof types and structural components
• Work safely at height
• Install common SA roof coverings
• Apply flashing and waterproofing
• Maintain and repair roofs to standard

Course modules

• Module 1: Roof Types & Terminology
• Module 2: Roof Structure & Trusses
• Module 3: Working Safely at Height
• Module 4: Roof Coverings
• Module 5: Battens & Fixings
• Module 6: Flashing & Penetrations
• Module 7: Waterproofing
• Module 8: Gutters & Rainwater
• Module 9: Roof Maintenance & Repair
• Module 10: Standards & Compliance
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

Unlock this course for R19 on any phone. A certificate is optional (from R39).