Mill Technology Certificate
The Mill Technology Certificate is designed for individuals seeking practical experience in Sawmill operations. Learners develop knowledge and skills via a short-term hands-on immersive learning experience, using state-of-the-art equipment in NTC’s training sawmill. Foundational topics learners will cover include log and lumber grading, kiln drying, and mill operations. Learners will also develop essential best practices related to sawmill safety, lumber manufacturing and basic maintenance tasks in a commercial-scale sawmill environment. Due to the hands-on nature of these classes, the program is limited to 12 students.
Focus Areas:
- Log Identification, Scaling and Grading
- Hardwood Lumber Grading
- Grade and Quarter Sawing Practices
- Remanufacturing to Upgrade Lumber
- Sawmill Safety an Operator Maintenance
- Quality Control and Industry Metrics
- Wood Science Fundamentals
- Conventional Steam and DH Kiln Operation
Classes:
Sawmill Safety and Maintenance
Lumber Manufacturing: Sawing, Edging and Trimming
Mill Operations Overview
Introduction to Hardwood Grading
Introduction to Kiln Drying
View class descriptions HERE.
When:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
September 28 - October 30, 2026
Where:
NTC Wood Technology Center of Excellence
312 Forrest Avenue Antigo, WI 54409
Cost:
$1,182
