The Timber Design for Residential Construction micro-credential is a unique program offering a comprehensive learning journey, taking participants from the origins of timber in forests to its application in residential construction. It provides foundational knowledge about wood and timber, insights into the Australian residential construction industry, and detailed instruction on timber design aligned with Australian Standards.
With the Australian construction sector seeking climate-resilient methods, the knowledge you gain through this micro-credential strengthens your ability to deliver sustainable solutions that meet rising environmental standards. Optimising the use of timber in residential construction contributes to lower embodied carbon in buildings, a significant step toward sustainable building practices.
This collaboration from WoodSolutions and the University of Tasmania ensures that the curriculum aligns with current industry standards and cutting-edge practices. This micro-credential will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of design for residential construction, all while championing more sustainable building techniques and lowering embodied energy in construction.
Key Features:
- Self-Paced Learning: Progress through the content at your own pace, exploring modules in order or focusing on areas of interest. Modules include videos, assessments, and references to additional resources from WoodSolutions.
- Industry-Aligned Content: Developed in collaboration with industry experts, ensuring alignment with current standards and practices in timber design, and emphasising sustainability and climate-responsive building techniques.
- Flexible Delivery: Delivered entirely online, with approximately 240 learning hours, allowing you to balance learning with professional commitments.
What You’ll Learn:
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to:
- Understand the properties of timber and how they influence its use in residential construction.
- Design timber structures and connections in compliance with the National Construction Code and Australian Standards.
Optimise timber designs with a focus on lowering embodied carbon and adapting to evolving climate conditions.
Modules Include:
- Introduction to Timber: Wood properties, grading, and timber systems.
- Residential Construction in Australia: National Construction Code, procurement, and prefabrication.
- Structural Systems: Design principles for floors, walls, roofs, and tie-downs.
- Advanced Engineering Design: Beyond AS 1684, with AS 1720.1 standards.
Following the successful completion of the Timber Design for Residential Construction micro-credential, you will receive a digitally coded badge that can be shared on your professional profiles and amongst your professional networks. This badge is proof of your award and can be used to gain credit in relevant courses when pursuing further study.
This micro-credential not only enhances technical expertise but also connects participants to a broader professional network and cutting-edge industry insights. It’s an exciting opportunity to develop skills in timber design while contributing to sustainable building practices.
This course has been developed to equip construction professionals with the skills and confidence to design and build with timber. As timber plays an increasingly vital role in sustainable construction, industry-backed education is essential to ensure professionals stay ahead of evolving standards and best practices. This course not only enhances timber competency across the built environment but also helps reduce risk and strengthen market confidence in timber products. By providing up-to-date, high-quality training, the micro-credential supports the industry's transition to more sustainable building solutions.
How to enrol
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