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Timber Development UK
sourced, high quality, and compliant with regulations. Equipping traders with core knowledge on the timber supply chain and products underpins the promise of ‘Timber you can Trust’. In this way, investment in education directly supports credibility in the marketplace and strengthens long-term customer relationships. Timber Development UK (TDUK) is working to bridge the industry’s skills gap through a range of learning and training initiatives. Our webinars and in-person training cover essential topics such as responsible sourcing and case studies. While we are also developing contractor training tailored to the practical challenges of working with timber, ensuring that best practice is consistently applied across the supply chain. Central to our education strategy for timber traders is the launch of Wood Campus. This new and improved Learning Management System, developed with Swedish Wood, is designed to provide accessible, flexible online learning. It allows learners to complete structured courses at their own pace, gaining skills directly applicable to their day-to-day roles. They can also complete multiple courses to gain an industry- recognised certificate through our new flagship programme, ‘The Essentials of Timber Supply’. This is the first available programme from our Timber
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Essentials Series, with Level One and Level Two now online and offering you the chance to upskill your business. These courses cover the basics of the timber supply chain, from forest to customer, including the
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or timber traders, education is not just important – it is essential. Customers and specifiers are increasingly seeking reassurance that the materials they buy are responsibly
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timber products you encounter every day. Products are broken up into three groups according to their end use – whether construction, interior or exterior – with modules all the way from solid wood products such as CLS, through to engineered timbers, MDF, and decorative panels, along with decking and cladding products. Best of all, we are proud to be able to bring this online learning to all of Timber Development UK’s members – free of charge. All you need to start learning is your regular login details to our website. With your support, Wood Campus will continue to evolve as a living- resource which adapts to the needs of our members. The future of construction depends on equipping people with the right skills to meet both today’s demands and tomorrow’s opportunities. By investing in education and promoting timber as a material of choice, we will attract a new generation of talent. For traders, contractors, and designers alike, education underpins the assurance of ‘Timber you can Trust’ – and TDUK is proud to play a central role in delivering it. Wood Campus is live now, so do check it out:
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