WORKSHOPS & TRAINING
Our vision is to promote skills in the wood products industry and as such the development of entrepreneurial skills by offering various courses, workshops and training.
Please contact us should you require the development of training materials for your staff.
TIMBER TRUSS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP
(2 CPD Points)
WHEN:
21 & 22 August 2025 / 16 & 17 October 2025
WHERE:
Circa Venue, Rustenburg Road, Krugersdorp
Workshop Overview:
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Building Industry Regulation
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Timber and Engineered Wood Products as Construction Material
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Timber Grading and Quality Assurance
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Deterioration of Wood
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Wood Preservation Treatment
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Timber Design – SANS 10163
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Fasteners and Connections
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The Truss Industry in South Africa
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Understand the System Engineering Calculations
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Self-Manufacture trusses to SANS 10400 Part L
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High Risk Truss Configurations
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Understanding the Bracing Rules in accordance with SANS 10243 &10400 Part L
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Worked Example - Bracing Design
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Causes/Opportunities for Truss Failures
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Guidance on Inspections (A19 & Annual Maintenance)
COST:
R5 000.00 (IPET members)
R5 500.00 (Non-members)
For additional information and queries,
please contact Ernst Wolfaardt: ernst@wolfpro.co.za or call: 082 878 0774