Timber Design for Residential Construction
micro-credential

Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of design for residential construction.

The Timber Design for Residential Construction micro-credential has been developed through a partnership with WoodSolutions and prominent industry experts.

This collaboration ensures that our 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.

This micro-credential is ideal for engineers, architects, specifiers, building designers, building surveyors, and other building professionals. It's also perfect for individuals involved in planning, designing, or coordinating construction activities.

This micro-credential is offered online (250 hours duration), with flexible delivery modes that allow you to learn at your own pace. You will also have the opportunity to build connections within the profession and hear from industry experts.

Student working on timber frame structure wearing safety ear protectors.

Further study

Completing this micro-credential opens doors to future educational opportunities at the University of Tasmania.

You can pursue a credit pathway to our Master of Professional Engineering (Specialisation) degree with a choice of Civil and Structural or Timber Design specialisations.

Why this micro-credential?

Sustainable and resilient future

Learn to build a sustainable and resilient future for residential construction in Australia

Upskill in the use of timber

Upskill in the use of timber in construction, with a particular focus on in-demand residential construction

Credential your skills

Credential your skills with a course offered in partnership between WoodSolutions, Australia’s leading industry body, and UTAS, recognised nationally as a leader in forest and wood education

This micro-credential is funded by the Australian Government Micro-credentials Pilot in Higher Education which means zero fees for the first cohort identified through this EOI.

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