Visual Strength Grading Softwood refresher training course
This refresher course is aimed at any graders whose registration to the Q-Mark VSG Scheme has lapsed for two years or more. The course provides an overview of the subject and takes place in the last two days of the visual strength grading - softwood course.
Course content
- Review of grading rules
- Species recognition with practical exercises
- Timed grading exercises for long length grading to both GS and SS
- Mock examination including grading long lengths, drawing knot plots and timber
- Species identification under timed conditions
The course includes:
- Practical exercises
- A written test
You should attend this course if:
- Your registration to the Visual Strength Grading Q-Mark Scheme has lapsed for two years or more
Pre-course requirements
During the course, 3 metre lengths of timber will be handled on a daily basis
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 costs
£550 + VAT
Course dates
31st March – 1st April
9th-10th June
6th-7th October
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES, PLEASE EMAIL info.highwycombe@bmtrada.com
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