RCA - ROOFING & CLADDING ACADEMY

Our aim at RCA Roofing and Cladding Academy is to up-bring a future of highly skilled tradespeople specialized in European tray roofing.

Our instructors have a European Spengler qualification and several years of professional experience. They gained experience in Europe as well as in New Zealand. So you are in the best hands, and you can be assured that our valuable knowledge will be passed on traditionally.

RCA Roofing and Cladding Academy is a subdivision of FRIBESCO Ltd.

Do It Once – Do It Right

Upcoming Courses

19 to 23 MAY

MODULE TWO – WALL CLADDING

Dates: 19/05 – 23/05/2025
Total Duration: 40h
Monday – Friday, 08:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Vanguard Street, Nelson
Cost: NZ$2,950.00 ex GST

EARLY BIRD RATE: $2,850.00 IF YOU REGISTER UNTIL 20 APRIL 2025

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30 JUNE to 4 JULY

MODULE ONE – BASICS

Dates: 30/06 – 04/07/2025
Total Duration: 40h
Monday – Friday, 08:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Vanguard Street, Nelson
Cost: NZ$2,950.00 ex GST

EARLY BIRD RATE: $2,850.00 IF YOU REGISTER UNTIL 1 JUNE 2025

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7 to 11 JULY

MODULE TWO – WALL CLADDING

Dates: 07/07 – 11/07/2025
Total Duration: 40h
Monday – Friday, 08:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Vanguard Street, Nelson
Cost: NZ$2,950.00 ex GST

EARLY BIRD RATE: $2,850.00 IF YOU REGISTER UNTIL 8 JUNE 2025

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Our Courses

What We Offer

We offer group courses with very small class sizes, available multiple times a year.
Each course is hands-on and theoretical in traditional European standing seam roofing.
Duration: 5+ days per module
Complete workbook, including exercises

Who Are Our Courses Designed For

Qualified roofers, plumbers and builders with an interest in standing seam roofing
Companies that have a foot in the standing seam market and would like to fine-tune their employee’s skills

Module 1

TRAINING COURSE IN EUROPEAN STANDING SEAM MODULE 1 BASICS
This course is designed to learn the basic in European tray roofing techniques.

More and more modern architects, homeowners, and builders are choosing European standing seam roofs and facades as their preferred finishes. There are many reasons for this trend, including the fact that metal is maintenance-free and offers endless design possibilities.

Installing a standing seam roof requires highly skilled workers.

FRIBESCO has developed a 5-day course focused on European Style Roofing.

MODULE 1 is designed to expand participants’ knowledge of European tray roofing techniques. The practical component allows participants to gain essential experience in a safe environment, where challenges can be discussed and addressed as a team. A complimentary detailed workbook will be provided for future reference.

Successfully completing Module 1 will open the door to Module 2!

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Module 2

TRAINING COURSE IN EUROPEAN STANDING SEAM MODULE 2 WALL CLADDING
Focus on wall cladding systems.

This comprehensive European standing seam wall cladding course covers essential techniques and details. Participants will learn about wall starters, sill jams, and head installations. The training explores end and top wall details, infinity edge applications, and internal and external corner treatments. Special attention is given to wall penetrations, ensuring proper sealing and aesthetics.

This hands-on course equips professionals with the skills to execute flawless standing seam cladding projects.

Please note that a certificate in European Standing Seam Module 1 – Basics is required for registration in this course.

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Module 3

MODULE 3
Soldering, brazing, seaming

Coming soon…

Module 4

MODULE 4
Technical drawings

Coming soon…

Thanks once again for the time and effort that went into your Roofing and Cladding course. The knowledge gained is invaluable and I am excited to continue learning the techniques taught in the course. I am also very much looking forward to the cladding course.

James Chamberlain

JC CONSTRUCTION

Highly recommend the Fribesco module 1 Roofing and Cladding course for anyone looking to get into standing seam roofing. The Fribesco team has a huge amount of experience to give with ongoing support. Fribesco truly believes in sharing and expanding their Knowledge of this Mastercraft roofing. And a huge thumbs up to the Fribesco support team for the food and smiles

Barry Papps

ROOFLINE MARLBOROUGH

Roofing and Cladding Academy offers a fantastic course, great skills and teacher, very easy to get along with and understand.

Matt Slick

SLICK ROOFING PTY LTD