Wood Drying & Kiln Operation Training
Gain expertise in wood drying and kiln operations to produce straighter boards with minimal defects and uniform moisture content ideal for doors and frames. The course covers schedules for pine and oak, kiln loading techniques, monitoring processes, conditioning methods, and quality assurance checks designed for professional carpenters seeking practical proficiency.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This training provides hands-on skills to create drying schedules for pine and oak, load kilns properly, manage temperature, humidity, and airflow for reliable outcomes. Master instrument reading, defect prevention and correction, equalization and conditioning cycles, and apply data, inspections, and procedures for consistently high-quality wood.
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Develop skills
- Design kiln schedules to develop efficient, safe drying plans for pine and oak lumber.
- Control kiln operations by adjusting heat, relative humidity, and airflow to prevent checks, warping, and stress.
- Measure wood moisture accurately using meters, samples, and logs for reliable content tracking.
- Load and stack lumber correctly to optimise airflow, sticker placement, and spacing while reducing defects.
- Inspect and condition dried wood by testing moisture levels, relieving internal stress, and deciding on salvage or rejection.
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