Overview 2020
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
This course is designed to advance the skill base for those who manufacture, design with, and use the material or who maintain timber infrastructure. It will provide participants with the understanding and skills necessary to process, use and maintain the material efficiently and economically.
Course objectives
The Graduate Certificate in Timber (Processing & Building) aims to develop advanced understanding and skill in the:
- role of timber and wood products as renewable resource for society;
Career outcomes
With recent consolidation in Australia's wood production industry, there is considerable industry and employer demand for people skilled in the production of wood products. Also, with increased interest in sustainable construction, opportunities exist for specialists in the design, construction, maintenance and management of timber-rich buildings and structures.
Course structure
For the units which comprise the Graduate Certificate in Timber (Processing & Building) please refer to the Schedule.
Students must pass four units selected from Schedule A or B comprising at least three (3) 12.5% units from Schedule A, including KDA503 and a maximum of one (1) 12.5% units from Schedule B.
Schedule
Schedule A: Core Units
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for KDA503 Timber, Its Origin and Characteristics
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for KDA505 Timber and Durability in Exposed Applications
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for KDA506 Board Processing: Hardwood and Softwood
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Schedule B: Electives
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
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Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
Entry requirements
Admission Prerequisites
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.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
2020 Total Course Fee (international students): $13,725 AUD*.
Course cost based on a rate of $27,450 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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