Visual Strength Grading Temperate Hardwoods

Visual Strength Grading - Temperate Hardwoods training course 

A practical three 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

The course includes: 

• Practical exercises 
• A written test

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
£675 + VAT (TRADA members)
Duration - Three days

Course dates

DUE TO THE COVID-19 SITUATION, ALL OF BM TRADA’S TIMBER TRAINING COURSES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. NEW DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED WHEN WE ARE ABLE TO DELIVER THEM SAFELY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES, PLEASE EMAIL info.highwycombe@bmtrada.com

Please note: it is a legal requirement for all structural timber used in the UK to be strength graded, CE marked and stamped in accordance with Annex ZA of BS EN 14081-1. In order to do this, delegates are required to join a certification scheme operated by a Notified Body such as BM TRADA.