What You Will Learn

• Understand the technical characteristics of different mass timber products and the ways they are best used
• Use timber-specific 3D computer-aided design software to produce design documents, shop drawings, renderings, material take-offs, and installation drawings, etc.
• Move design information efficiently between CAD software applications, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, and CNC machines
• Become familiar with different kinds of CNC and other machines used in mass timber manufacturing
• Use CNC (computer numerical control) timber processing machines to fabricate beams, columns, and panels and optimize material yield
• Perform quality assurance tests on mass timber products for conformance with product certification standards
• Understand how mass timber construction processes differ from traditional construction projects and know the key elements for efficiency, safety, and success

Key Aspects of Program Design

• The program is modular, meaning participants can either enroll in the full program, or register individually for the courses that are of most interest.
• A certificate of completion is available for individual courses and the entire program.
• Courses in the program are delivered primarily asynchronously through Oregon State University’s online learning platform (Canvas) to maximize access to those limited by distance or work. Online courses include components such as weekly discussions, and in the case of the capstone, a three-day design/fabricate/ build workshop at the A.A. “Red” Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Lab.
• Courses vary in length, ranging from 20-40 hours of content, interaction, and study, and are graded primarily a pass/no-pass based on attendance, participation, and a final self-directed project.
• To learn more about cost and to apply, please email Dianna.Fisher@oregonstate.edu