# Event Details - **Event Name**: Visual Strength Grading – Temperate Hardwoods: Two-day course (6-7 May) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A practical two-day course to grade hardwood to the visual strength grades set out in BS 5756: 2007+A2:2017.About this EventCourse ContentA practical two-day course to grade hardwood to the visual strength grades set out in BS 5756: 2007+A2:2017 'Visual strength grading of temperate hardwood. Specification'.Through classroom based interactive learning, practical days spent in the timber yard and a practical examination, this course will provide delegates with:An introduction to timber, including the uses of strength graded timberThe meaning of strength classes, an explanation of strength grading and the marking systemsAn understanding of the responsibilities of the grader and the grading companyAn introduction to the natural growth characteristics of wood using handheld samplesPractical exercises grading lengths of hardwood timber.The course also includes:Practical exercisesA written test.In passing the test a delegate is classed as competent to grade. However, only indivduals that are certified within an approved certification scheme and issued with a grader number will be eligible to mark product, this can incur further cost.This course is designed for:Those involved in the selection and supply of hardwood for structural use.Pre-course RequirementsDuring the course, 3 metre lengths of timber will be handled on a daily basis.All delegates must bring suitable clothing such as hi-vis vest/jacket and protective safety/footwear.Delegates must also be aware of the correct manual handling techniques.Please note: It is a legal requirement for all structural timber used in the UK to be strength graded, UKCA or CE marked and stamped in accordance with Annex ZA of BS EN 14081-1. In order to do this, you will be required to join a certification scheme operated by a UK Approved Body such as BM TRADA or an EU Notified Body such as our sister company Element BV. Only indivduals that are certified within an approved certification scheme and issued with a grader number will be eligible to mark product, this can incur further cost.Your TutorNick Clifford, Timber Technical ConsultantNick Clifford has over twenty years’ experience of providing clear, concise, high-quality advice on timber-related issues to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, conservation bodies and public clients.A qualified visual strength grader for timber, Nick carries out independent condition surveys and inspections, diagnoses defects and writes expert witness reports.His areas of expertise include assessing the condition of timber structures, flooring, cladding and decking. That specialist knowledge extends to species identification, fungal decay, insect damage and wood preservation.Nick teaches visual strength grading and is a regular public speaker on timber-related subjects.More InformationIf you have any questions, please email training@bmtrada.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/princes-risborough/visual-strength-grading-temperate-hardwoods-two-day-course-6-7-may/100001709585659729 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fvisual-strength-grading-temperate-hardwoods-two-day-course-6-7-may-tickets-1709585659729 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 900, max: 900, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Princes Risborough - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Horse Trust - **lat**: 51.68680579999999 - **long**: -0.7995142999999999 - **full address**: The Horse Trust, Slad Lane, Princes Risborough, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Warringtonfire Testing and Certification Ltd (https://allevents.in/org/warringtonfire-testing-and-certification-ltd/26926772) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a89b3e3eeee516dd8f2600f637026f7526a0831b4a577deeb0e28e7354a8360d-rimg-w600-h300-dc1c1c1c-gmir.jpg?v=1760632856 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d49b135f50bbc01c7d20f389cb152f867de9080469b75372ea35e007bda741f1-rimg-w400-h400-dc1c1c1c-gmir.jpg?v=1760632855 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 09:30 am (+01:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The Horse Trust, Slad Lane, Princes Risborough, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 900 up to 900 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Warringtonfire Testing and Certification Ltd - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Visual Strength Grading – Temperate Hardwoods: Two-day course (6-7 May) ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Visual Strength Grading – Temperate Hardwoods: Two-day course (6-7 May)", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a89b3e3eeee516dd8f2600f637026f7526a0831b4a577deeb0e28e7354a8360d-rimg-w600-h300-dc1c1c1c-gmir.jpg?v=1760632856", "startDate": "2026-05-06T09:30:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-05-07T16:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/princes-risborough/visual-strength-grading-temperate-hardwoods-two-day-course-6-7-may/100001709585659729", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Horse Trust", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Slad Lane", "postalCode": "HP27 0PP", "addressLocality": "Princes Risborough", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.68680579999999", "longitude": "-0.7995142999999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A practical two-day course to grade hardwood to the visual strength grades set out in BS 5756: 2007+A2:2017.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2025-10-16", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-07T16:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2025-10-16", "lowPrice": "900.00", "highPrice": "900.00", "price": "900.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/princes-risborough/visual-strength-grading-temperate-hardwoods-two-day-course-6-7-may/100001709585659729" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2025-10-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2025-10-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/princes-risborough/visual-strength-grading-temperate-hardwoods-two-day-course-6-7-may/100001709585659729", "price": "900.00", "name": "6-7 May 2026 - General Admission (£750 +VAT)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Warringtonfire Testing and Certification Ltd", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/warringtonfire-testing-and-certification-ltd/26926772", "description": "Warringtonfire exists to help make certain that the materials, products and processes that we test, inspect and certify for our customers are always safe, quality, compliant and fit for purpose. 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