Building with Light Gauge Steel Frames

Are you new to working with light gauge steel frames and trusses?

This course will give you the practical knowledge and skills required to work efficiently with steel frames and trusses.

Our user-friendly self-paced online learning combined with a livestream Q&A panel discussion makes it easy to fit in your schedule to upskill fast. You'll have the opportunity to raise questions in the Q&A from your online learning or situations you have encountered in the field.

Whether you're an apprentice, carpenter, a builder new to working with steel, or looking to engage an experienced sub-contractor, this is the course for you.

Phone 1300 13 60 02

Why enrol?

As steel framing becomes more widely used throughout Australia, it's important to understand what steel offers to the integrity of homes, along with how to work with the material. Through this training, you'll work your way through a series of online videos detailing how to work with light gauge steel frames and trusses. You'll also have the opportunity to raise any questions with the industry expert panel during the one-hour livestream Q&A.

Course outline

The course encompasses the practical knowledge and skills required to work efficiently with steel frames and trusses. It covers the below topics:

• Erecting walls
• Replace damaged studs
• Replace stripped screws
• Modifying window openings
• Apply thermal breaks
• Attach roof trusses
• Adding a noggin
• Punching additional holes
• Steel frame fabrication process

In the Q&A panel you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have either from the videos or from issues you have encountered in the field. The panel discussion will also cover an array of frequently asked questions.

Terms & conditions

Please read Master Builders training and licensing policies and Student Handbook prior to enrolment.