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University of Tasmania

The Graduate Certificate in Timber (Processing and Building) is a four-unit part-time course that provides the students with the basics of wood science and the role of timber and wood products as a renewable resource for society before selecting areas of study relevant to their areas of expertise and interest. They can pursue timber use as a building material, timber board or engineering wood product manufacture, or a combination of these fields. The course focuses strongly on the requirements of sustainable construction and production practice, especially practice relevant to Australian conditions. It also highlights major international technologies and developments.
Good knowledge of woods.
Development of skills related to manufacture, design , and usage of the material or timber infrastructure. It will provide applicants with the understanding and skills necessary to process, use and maintain the material efficiently and economically, especially relevant to Australian conditions. It also highlights major international technologies and developments.This course is block taught plus online.
A Bachelor's degree in Building, Architecture, Engineering, Forestry or related discipline or a degree in any discipline and relevant industry experience.Applicants without a Bachelor's degree but with a combination of tertiary qualifications and relevant industry experience may be considered for equivalency and entry under the Faculty's policy for the admission of non-graduates to postgraduate coursework programs.
This course is accredited by the Green Building Council of Australia.
Graduates can work independently or be employed in either the building or timber production industries. With increasing interest in timber as a preferred material in sustainable construction, graduates can specialise in their respective disciplines in areas related to Timber Design, Construction and Management of Buildings and similar structures. Similarly, there are increasing specialised career opportunities in the Processing,Fabrication,Marketing and Distribution Sectors of the timber industry for graduates and those with relevant training and experience. This includes employment in Production, Sales and Design Support.
Minimum .5 yrs, Maximum 3 yrs