Australian Residiential Timber Framed Construction
What’s in it for you? Stay ahead of compliance and build with confidence. This four-week online course gives you the knowledge and practical skills to correctly interpret and apply AS1684.2 – the Australian Standard for Residential Timber-framed Construction. Led by timber framing experts, this training ensures you get it right the first time—protecting your projects, your reputation, and your bottom line.
🔹 What you’ll learn:
✔️ How to correctly extract member sizes from span tables—step-by-step guidance
✔️ Best practices for house bracing layout to ensure structural integrity
✔️ Common mistakes in bracing wall connections—and how to avoid them
✔️ The critical role of tie-down connections in wind-resistant construction
✔️ Real-world examples of compliant vs. non-compliant timber framing practices
✔️ On-site inspection insights—what NOT to do and how to spot issues before they escalate
✔️ Key updates to the National Construction Code
Don’t risk costly rework or compliance failures. Secure your spot today!
Meet your Facilitators
Lex Somerville, Registered Builder
Lex's 40+ years of hands-on experience in construction and building materials contributes to his success as a Technical Consultant with the Timber Research & Development Council, and other consulting roles with organisations including TQ and the James Cook Cyclone Testing Station.
Matt Smith, RPEQ
An RPEQ-certified Structural Engineer, Matt has over 25 years' experience designing and inspecting timber buildings in Australia and around the world. Coming from a family of 3 generations of builders, Matt is passionate about the timber building industry.