Lumber Grading Training
Gain expertise in lumber grading for carpentry tasks. Master visual grading rules, defect spotting, basic strength knowledge, and thorough documentation to confidently accept, reject, or repurpose boards, ensuring safe and code-compliant building structures in every project.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This training equips you with hands-on skills to assess lumber boards swiftly and precisely. You will master visual grading standards, spot defects, apply pass/fail rules for structural and non-structural applications, evaluate pieces one by one, grasp strength characteristics, and handle documentation, photos, and records to ensure all lumber is safe, compliant, and appropriately utilised.
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Develop skills
- Apply visual grading rules to classify boards quickly using ASTM and agency stamps.
- Identify key lumber defects like knots, wane, decay, checks, and splits.
- Assess structural elements such as beams, joists, posts, and columns on site.
- Record grading outcomes with detailed notes, photos, and trackable records.
- Employ straightforward pass/fail criteria to accept, reject, or downgrade boards assuredly.
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