Overview
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 Mass Timber Products and Systems, 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 SAIT Micro-credential for the Sustainable Mass Timber Construction and Design Certificate of Completion. It will prepare you for the next two courses in the certificate.
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.
To request a course outline, please contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
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After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Micro-credential
SAIT Micro-credentials develop future-ready skills aligned to emerging technologies and industries and include competency-based testing. Earning the SAIT Future-Forward Skills Micro-credential demonstrates to employers that you have the required competencies — combining knowledge, skills and abilities — to stay ahead in a rapidly changing workplace. Learn more.
Students who complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn the Micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge that validates their achievement.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
Included in the purchase of this course, you'll receive access to online course content in Brightspace (D2L).
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Internet access.
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants, including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
- Certification type
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Certificate of Completion
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