INTRODUCTION
This module provides the basic essentials of good flat roofing practice in the domestic sector, from customer relations through design, product selection, installation and handover. There’s an assessment at the end. If you complete this successfully we will issue a SPRA Certificate of Basic Competence.
PRODUCT TRAINING
You should also get trained to install the single ply membrane that you offer to customers. Training is available at manufacturers and some distributors. You can’t get product training at colleges. If you’re successful you will receive a product training card. Product training from a SPRA membrane manufacturer counts towards the national qualification for single ply. You can then apply for a CSCS card and move your career forward.
WHAT’S INSIDE
This module covers the process of installation and maintenance of a single ply membrane roof from teamwork to testing, including:
- How the people who create a roof should work together.
- The regulations and minimum standards for design, materials and construction.
- Different types of system and the components required for each.
- Different types of product for waterproofing, insulation and vapour control.
- Essential features of installation, the do’s and don’ts.
- How to check and test a finished roof.
- Handing over to your customer
- Maintenance and refurbishment
WHY STUDY THIS MODULE?
- You will be able to obtain the manufacturer’s product warranty
- It’s the first step to gaining a formal qualification.
- You will build your confidence and reputation, and get more work
- It’s the first rung on the ladder to bigger – commercial – jobs
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 39 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Section 1Read and listen to each section, press 'complete' when finished. Take Assessment 1 and answer all questions. Refresh browser to see progress.7
- Section 2Read and listen to each section, press 'complete' when finished. Take Assessment 2 and answer all questions. Refresh browser to see progress.5
- Section 3Read and listen to each section, press 'complete' when finished. Take Assessment 3 and answer all questions. Refresh browser to see progress.4
- Section 4Read and listen to each section, press 'complete' when finished. Take Assessment 4 and answer all questions. Refresh browser to see progress.5
- Section 5Read and listen to each section, press 'complete' when finished. Take Assessment 5 and answer all questions. Refresh browser to see progress.5
- Section 6Read and listen to each section, press 'complete' when finished. Take Assessment 6 and answer all questions. Refresh browser to see progress.10
- 6.1Your quotation
- 6.2Protecting the roof
- 6.3Installing the deck
- 6.4Installing air and vapour control layers
- 6.5Installing insulation
- 6.6Installing single ply membrane
- 6.7Mechanically fastened systems – general principles
- 6.8Adhered systems – general principles
- 6.9Ballasted systems – general principles30 Minutes
- 6.10Assessment 63 Questions
- Section 7Read and listen to each section, press 'complete' when finished. Take Assessment 7 and answer all questions. Refresh browser to see progress.7
- 7.1Working with EPDM membranes – forming seams
- 7.2Working with EPDM – adhered membranes
- 7.3Working with EPDM – forming corners
- 7.4Working with thermoplastic membranes – welded seams
- 7.5Working with thermoplastic membranes – mechanically fastened membranes
- 7.6Working with thermoplastic membranes – adhered membranes
- 7.7Assessment 73 Questions
- Section 8Read and listen to each section, press 'complete' when finished. Take Assessment 8 and answer all questions. Refresh browser to see progress.3
- Section 9Read and listen to the section, press 'complete' when finished. You have then finished the module, please return to the home screen1

