Canada Wood College
Canada Wood College provides training on modern wood frame systems for professionals in the construction industry. The training is delivered in brief, full-time terms, where essential information required for wood frame projects is covered. The training does not require a lengthy absence from one's job and all Canada Wood College training is currently provided free of charge.
Three types of Canada Wood College programs are offered:
- Introduction to Modern Light Wood Frame Building Systems
- Designer Training
- Private Jobsite Training for Workers on selected projects
Upcoming Canada Wood College Programs
Intro to Modern Light Wood Frame Building Systems:
Beijing Jinbei Vocational School, May 30th - June 20th, 2012
For more information contact:
- Ms. Jessica Shang: shang@canadawood.cn
- Tel: (01) 59251255 Fax: (01) 59251258
- Application Form: Download here
Intro to Modern Light Wood Frame Building Systems:
SUMC Shanghai, May 5th - May 25th, 2012
For more information contact:
- Ms. Dora Xue: dora@canadawood.cn
- Tel: (21) 50301126 Fax: (21) 33820405
- Application Form: Download here
Designer Training:
Tongji University, May 28th - June 15th, 2012
For more information contact:
- Ms. Dora Xue: dora@canadawood.cn
- Tel: (21) 50301126 Fax: (21) 33820405
- Application Form: Download here
Program Details
Introduction to Modern Light Wood Frame Building Systems
Who it is for
This program combines the course material from Builder Training Level 1 and Level 2, and is suitable for project managers, site supervisors, engineers, building inspectors, administrators and carpenters. Prior experience with wood is not required. This training is invaluable to those who are about to start new wood frame construction projects.
Program structure
This program will be taught over a three week term where the participants will attend daily classes. The instructors are construction experts from top Canadian vocational schools. Classroom lectures will be combined with practical demonstration. Extensive use of hand tools and power tools will not be required during this course.
What is taught
Introduction to Modern Light Wood Frame Building Systems teaches the basic assembly of modern wood frame systems including framing and building envelope systems.
Participants will learn the following:
- Basic framing techniques
- How to read blueprints of simple wood frame buildings.
- How to protect the buildings from rain water penetration using weather barrier, water-proofing, and flashing installation methods.
- Introduction to vapour barriers and air barriers.
- Truss assembly principles and installation.
- Site management practices.
- Material estimating.
Participants will also learn how building codes and fire codes impact wood frame designs, and how proper design can help make any project safe and durable.
Designer Training
Who it is for
Canada Wood is offering a new training program called the Introduction to Modern Light Wood Frame Building Systems. This program provides the course material of Designer Training Level 1, and is suitable for architects, engineers, and designers. Prior experience in wood frame construction is not required, but will be preferred.
What is taught
This training program is invaluable to those who are about to start new wood frame construction projects. The curriculum will focus on the design of modern wood frame building systems.
Participants will learn the following:
- Structural design
- Fire protection
- Acoustic and thermal insulation
- Building envelope and durability
- Electrical and piping
- Together with a scaled WFC model kit construction
