Global Certificate in Timber Frame: Future-Ready Skills

• Timber Frame Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of timber framing, including historical context, wood species selection, and essential tools.
• Design and Engineering: Learning to create timber frame designs, engineering calculations, and layout strategies for various structures.
• Timber Frame Joinery: Mastering traditional and modern joinery techniques, such as mortise and tenon, dovetail, and lap joints.
• Sustainable Forestry Practices: Exploring responsible forest management, including the importance of biodiversity, reforestation, and certification requirements.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Manufacturing (CAM): Employing digital tools in timber frame design and fabrication, such as CAD software and CNC machines.
• Project Management and Estimation: Developing skills in managing timber frame projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Health and Safety in Timber Framing: Familiarizing with best practices and regulations to ensure safe working environments during construction.
• Preservation and Restoration: Applying techniques to preserve, restore, and maintain historic timber frame structures.
• Future-Ready Skills: Anticipating and adapting to emerging trends and technologies in the timber frame industry, such as mass timber construction, robotics, and digital fabrication.