Circular Saw: Part 1
September 8 - 18
Cost: $3,500
This program is designed to equip students with comprehensive skills and knowledge for the maintenance and repair of circular saws. This program includes four progressive courses, each building on the competencies needed to master the trade. Learners will have hands on practice and demonstrate these different skills in the NTC Saw Filing Lab. This program is designed for Current Saw Filers, Saw Filer Trainees and Sawmill Managers.
Classes:
- Circle Saw Filing Level 1: Introduction to the Trade
- Circle Saw Filing Level 2: Benching Circular Saws
- Circle Saw Filing Level 3: Fitting Circular Saws
- Circle Saw Filing Level 4: Maintenance and Repair of Saw Guides
Circular Saw: Part 2:
September 21 - 25
Cost: $2,500
Circular Saw Filing Part 2 is focused strictly on circular saws 30 inches in diameter and larger. The targeted use applications for the saws covered in this class include headrig and deck saws. This part is only one week long and will provide learners the hands-on experience with benching and sharpening headrig sawblades as well as saw mandrel and collar machine center maintenance. This consists of one class, Circular Saw Filer Level 5 and when combined with the classes from part 1 the students will earn the full NTC Circular Saw Filing Certificate.
Classes:
- Circle Saw Filing Level 5: Headrig and Deck Circular Saws
Grant funding available!
With support from the US Forest Service, Northcentral Technical College has been provided grant dollars to help offset training costs to qualified applicants. Employers within 33 states and the District of Columbia (highlighted in blue) can apply for a stipend reimbursement of costs associated with training. Stipend payments will be provided after successful completion of the two-week Circular Saw Filing course. The USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider.
