TPTS Lumber Grading Course
TPTS is hosting a 4 day Lumber Grading Course October 1-4, 2019. This course is designed for all personnel who are interested in becoming proficient in grading Softwood Lumber.
Registration Costs: $750 per attendee (includes lunch all four days as well as an evening "Networking Reception" on 10/1/2019). Space is limited to 25 participants, so register soon!
Location:
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront (all rooms are oceanfront rooms and available under the TPTS room block for $115 per night)
3200 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach SC 29577, Phone 843-315-7100
Note: The “Room Block” is available on 5/26/2019 through 7/30/2019. Contact the hotel directly or book online at http://group.doubletree.com/TPTSLumberGradingCourse and enter the code "TPT".
Itinerary:
September 30th - Participants can check in after 4pm and enjoy the local attractions.
October 1st - Class from 8am to 4pm. We will focus on the basics of lumber grading (product differences, defect identification, knot structures, etc.)
October 2nd - Class from 8am to 4pm. Participants will learn to grade different types of knots, using a variety of methods to ensure success.
October 3rd - Class from 8am to 4pm. We will continue with knot evaluations and begin working on other limited / prohibited defects.
October 4th - Class from 8am to 2pm. We will use the first half of this day to re-cap and focus on areas that need additional time. The last few hours will be focused on Grade optimization and how this training can be utilized to support these systems.