Visual Strength Grading Hardwoods

£715 + VAT
£645 + VAT (TRADA members)
Duration - Three days

A practical three day course to grade hardwood to the visual strength grades set out in BS 5756: 2007+A1:2011 'Specification for visual grading of hardwood'.

Course dates in 2019

• 6 - 8 November - Horse Trust, Speen

Visual Strength Grading - Hardwoods course content

Through classroom based interactive learning, practical days spent in the timber yard and a practical examination, this course will provide delegates with:

• An introduction to timber, including the uses of strength graded timber 
• The meaning of strength classes, an explanation of strength grading and the 
• Marking systems 
• An understanding of the responsibilities of the grader and the grading company 
• An introduction to the natural growth characteristics of wood using hand held samples 
• Practical exercises grading lengths of hardwood timber

The course also includes: 

• Practical exercises 
• A written test

Pre-course requirements

During the course, 3m lengths of timber will be handled on a daily basis. Please ensure all delegates bring suitable clothing such as hi-vis vest/jacket and protective safety/footwear. Delegates must also be aware of the correct manual handling techniques.

You should attend this course if you: 

• Are involved in the selection and supply of hardwood for structural use