Timber and Construction
Online Learning Centre
Timber Learning Modules Released May 2003


During autumn 2002 and spring 2003 the project used a number of timber learning modules, in several subject areas:

  • Timber and Timber Products
  • Performance
  • Timber Structures
  • Timber Joints and Jointing
These modules are now available on this site, and can be accessed via our Elearning Material page.
First Course Available via Online Training Centre June 2002
 
Project makes IWSc Timber Foundation Course available

The first training course to be made available through the project is the successful Institute of Wood Science Foundation Level Course in Timber Studies.

The IWSc course, launched as a distance learning course during 2001, attracted 200 candidates in its first year. It is now available through the online training project.

More information about the course can be accessed here.
Online Learning in the Timber and Construction Industry April 2002
 


Online training, CPD and mentoring relationships in the timber industry

Research for the The Timber Best Practice Programme has shown that developing and motivating staff is the key commercial challenge in the development of many businesses. Over 80% of businesses in the timber industry have identified this as a critical business issue.

Other key challenges included improving the skill base of the people within the business, and making sure that Information Technology is udes effectively to meet business objectives.

The Online training, CPD and mentoring project is studying how the use of internet based technology to deliver training can meet these objectives.

The primary aim of this project is to develop effective internet-based Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the timber industry and to develop the use of the internet for online training courses and mentoring relationships.

This website is the place to find out about the project. It is the resource centre for individuals and groups involved in the project to access training material.