PROfarm

Traditional bush timber construction - PROfarm course

Name:	Traditional bush timber construction
Description:	A course for those interested in developing skills in the restoration and maintenance of historical rural buildings and structures, and the construction of traditional post and rail fencing.
Cost:	After NSW Government subsidy, $240 GST-free.
Course aims:	To introduce participants to traditional hand tools, procedures and skills involved in the restoration of historical rural buildings and structures, and the construction of traditional post and rail fencing.
Learning outcomes:	Identifying basic guidelines for meeting Heritage Trust Acts Establish the principles involved in the restoration of rural structures and their rehabilitation Establish construction principles of a post and rail fence Identify traditional timber hand tools Select appropriate timbers
Length:	One day
Course program/structure:	Basic guidelines for meeting Heritage Trust Acts Restoration and rehabilitation principles for rural structures Construction principles for a traditional post and rail fence Tradition timer hand tools Selection of appropriate timbers
Resources and method of delivery:	Participants receive course training materials. This course is delivered using indoor and outdoor instruction.
Accreditation:	This course is mapped to the national unit of competency RTC2210A - Maintain properties and structures.

Tocal College, CB Alexander Campus
Phone: 1800 025 520
Email: profarm@tocal.com