Visual Strength Grading Temperate Hardwoods

Visual Strength Grading - Temperate Hardwoods training course 

A practical two day course to grade hardwood to the visual strength grades set out in BS 5756: 2007+A2:2017 'Visual strength grading of temperate hardwood. Specification'.

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

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The course includes: 

• Practical exercises 
• A written test
• In passing the test a delegate is classed as competent to grade.  However, only individuals that are certified within an approved certification scheme and issued with a grader number will be eligible to mark product, this can incur further cost.

You should attend this course if you: 

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

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.

Course prices

£750 + VAT
Duration - Two days

2025 course dates
7-8 May, 15-16 October

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Location - near High Wycombe, UK  

Please note: it is a legal requirement for all structural timber used in the UK to be strength graded, UKCA marked and stamped in accordance with Annex ZA of BS EN 14081-1. In order to do this, companies that place strength graded timber on the market are required to join an approved certification scheme.Only individuals that are certified within an approved certification scheme and issued with a grader number will be eligible to mark product, this can incur further cost. Please contact us for further information.