Lumber Grading Training
Gain expertise in lumber grading for carpentry projects. Master visual grading rules, defect spotting, basic strength knowledge, and thorough documentation. This enables confident decisions to accept, reject, or repurpose boards, ensuring safe and code-compliant building structures. Ideal for on-site wood evaluation in construction settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This training provides hands-on skills for quickly and accurately assessing lumber boards. Participants learn visual grading standards, how to identify defects, and pass/fail rules for structural and non-structural applications. They practise evaluating boards one by one, grasp strength characteristics, and handle documentation, photos, and records to ensure all lumber is safe, compliant, and appropriately placed.
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Develop skills
- Apply visual grading standards: sort boards swiftly using ASTM and certification marks.
- Identify key lumber flaws: detect knots, wane, rot, cracks, and splits accurately.
- Assess structural timber: grade beams, joists, posts, and columns during fieldwork.
- Record grading outcomes: produce detailed notes, photographs, and trackable logs.
- Employ straightforward pass/fail guidelines: confidently approve, decline, or reclassify boards.
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