PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN WOOD STRUCTURES

Duration

1 year

Admission

BTS, DMA, L2

Internship

3 to 4 months

Status

Full-time,
Apprentice, Continuous

The holder of the Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Wood Structures from ENSTIB is capable of leading a team, managing a construction site, its schedule, and the involved stakeholders. They are skilled in recommending improvement solutions and making decisions while adhering to all current regulations.

WHY?

By following the Wood Structures program, you are trained for managerial roles in SMEs within the wood industry, specifically in wood construction and carpentry, as well as in wood engineering and project management firms. You receive comprehensive training that includes technical knowledge of wood as a construction material, as well as courses in management, economics, and humanities, which support your career advancement in the field. This Bac+2 level degree provides all the necessary skills to assume responsible positions in secondary wood processing companies, including those involving business transfers or acquisitions. The degree is offered through both initial training and apprenticeship.

Etudiant sur une structure en bois dans la halle de l'ENSTIB

HOW?

The program is divided into three main areas:

General Education

Communication and Management
Languages
Business Management

Scientific Education

Wood Science
Material Strength
Computing
General Sciences

Professional Education

Construction Design and Technology
Structural Sizing
Digital Modeling
Industrial Manufacturing
Methods and Organization

FOR WHOM?

The initial training or apprenticeship is intended for students holding:

  • BTS Wood Construction Systems and Habitat, Mechanical Production
  • BTS DRB (Development and Wood Realizations)
  • DUT in Mechanical and Production Engineering
  • Second-year scientific degree (L2)
  • Other recognized Bac+2 wood industry diplomas from initial training or apprenticeship

AND AFTER?

With this degree, you can pursue careers such as:

  • Design Office Technician
  • Construction Site Manager
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Site Foreman
  • Project Manager

TESTIMONIAL

I work in Kourou, French Guiana, as a Design Office Technician for CEMKO, a specialist in wood construction. The company has around forty employees, and I manage projects from design to production and planning. My work involves constructing high schools, social housing, school groups, dormitories, and a police station, handling mainly public tenders. I enjoy my work with a team of seven, and we have many ongoing projects. I never get bored, and I love living in French Guiana!

Lucas Aubert
Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Wood Structures, ENSTIB Class of 2021

SCHEDULES

The Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Wood Structures program includes a detailed schedule that organizes the different modules and courses throughout the academic year. This includes periods of general education, scientific education, and professional education, alongside practical and project-based learning. The schedule also incorporates time for apprenticeships or work placements, providing hands-on experience in the industry.

Admissions

Should you require any further information, feel free to contact us at
enstib-international@univ-lorraine.fr