Timber Design for Residential Construction

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

Time:Price
$1,000

Time:

Duration
250 hours

Time:Delivery
Fully online
Time:Starts
Any time

About this course

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.

Lessons

Introduction to Timber
Wood Properties and Grading
Introduction to Timber Systems

NCC classes
Procurement
Whole-of-Building Considerations
Prefabrication and DFMA+D

AS 1684 and AS 4055 Scope
AS 1684 Floors
AS 1684 Walls and Stability
AS 1684 Roof and Tie-downs
Design Documentation

Engineering Design to AS 1720.1
Additional Information

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 further studies in Engineering at bachelor’s or master’s level and may be eligible for credit dependent on course choice.

Why study this microcredential?

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