CNST 023 - Mass Timber Products and Systems
Course Description
Mass timber is a transformative technology that bonds layers of wood veneers, flakes or lumber to create larger, stronger panels and beams. This innovative building material offers a sustainable and versatile alternative to concrete and steel, aligning with today’s environmental and architectural trends.
In this 30-hour overview course, you'll explore the fundamentals of mass timber manufacturing, building systems and their real-world applications. Gain essential knowledge to support your professional goals and personal interests while becoming part of one of the most innovative sectors in Canada’s construction industry.
Delivered in an engaging, self-directed online learning environment, you’ll work through interactive modular content and explore a wealth of resources, including informative articles, videos and in-depth case studies. During the course, you'll be able to tap into the expert guidance of our industry-trained instructors to get the most from this applied learning experience.
This is the first course and micro-credential for the Sustainable Mass Timber Construction and Design Certificate of Completion. It will prepare you for the next two courses: CNST-034 Sustainable Mass Timber Construction and CNST-035 Technology in Mass Timber Design and Construction.
Note: Registration for this course closes two days before the course start date.
This course is ideal if you:
- work in forestry, manufacturing, construction, skilled trades, project management or engineering and design
- want to expand your understanding of mass timber as a building material and system to enrich, advance or pivot your career
- seek practical, up-to-date knowledge to confidently discuss and present what mass timber is and its benefits
- are interested in selecting and integrating mass timber products and systems into current or future projects
- want to complete this foundational course as a pathway to advanced topics, including environmental performance, project management, site safety and specialized design and construction techniques for mass timber.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- identify mass timber building materials
- explain the processes and steps involved in manufacturing engineered mass timber products
- discuss the attributes and performances of mass timber building products
- identify the sustainability characteristics of mass timber
- describe the applications of mass timber products in construction
- identify the types of mass timber building systems
- explain the types of connections in mass timber assemblies
- describe design performances of mass timber building systems for fire resistance, acoustic insulation, seismic performance and moisture/water damage.
You’ll demonstrate your knowledge acquisition through four written assignments. This online course is structured and guided. All coursework must be completed as per the course schedule and no later than the course end date.
Earn a SAIT micro-credential
This course qualifies for the SAITMicro badge. Students who successfully complete this course with a final grade of B- (70%) or higher will earn a micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge. Learn more.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca
Funding Opportunities
Learn more about how to pay for or reduce your education/training costs with available awards, bursaries, loan options and grants, including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.
There are no specific admission requirements (academic and/or work experience). Any industry-related experience you already have will be beneficial.
Delivery formats: For your convenience, this course is delivered in the online asynchronous format. Learn more about our delivery formats.
Course completion: Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you’ll receive an electronic copy of your official transcript. You’ll also be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account. There is also the opportunity to earn a SAITMicro digital badge, if you have met the earning criteria. Complete all three required courses to receive the official SAIT Sustainable Mass Timber Construction and Design Certificate of Completion credential.
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