TIMBER PRODUCTS Grading Courses

TPTS Lumber Grading Course

TPTS is hosting a 4 day Lumber Grading Course April 2^nd-5^th of 2019.  This course is designed for all personnel who are interested in becoming proficient in grading Softwood Lumber.  

Registration Costs:  $550 per attendee (includes breakfast and lunch all four days)

Location:

The Lodge at Gulf State Park (a Hilton Hotel) 

21196 East Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores AL 36542, Phone 251-540-4000

Note: The “Room Block” is available on February 1^st through March 8^th and provides a reduced room rate.

Itinerary:

April 1^{st -} Participants can check in after 3:00pm and enjoy the local attractions.

April 2^{nd -} Class from 8:00am to 4:00pm.  We will focus on the basics of lumber grading (product differences, defect identification, knot structures, etc.)

April 3^{rd -} Class from 8:00am to 4:00pm.  Participants will learn to grade different types of knots, using a variety of methods to ensure success.

April 4^{th -} Class from 8:00am to 4:00pm. We will continue with knot evaluations and begin working on other limited / prohibited defects.

April 5^{th -} Class from 8:00am to 2:00pm.  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.