Timber Framing

At College of the Rockies, you will receive practical hands-on experience and training in our large, fully equipped timber frame shop, supplemented with computer and classroom instruction.

The 13-week hands-on Timber Framing program provides students with instruction on how to: choose and cut various timber frame joints, lay out timbers using square rule, mill rule, center line, and other techniques, design, assemble and construct two individual timber frame projects and help to construct and raise a large timber frame structure. The program includes classroom theory, demonstrations, and practical hands-on training in a fully functioning timber frame shop. Safe work habits are emphasized, reinforced and practiced throughout the program.

In this program, you will learn about:

• Timber Framing history
• Applying safety practices
• Designing a timber frame project
• Selecting timbers and timber framing materials
• Constructing a timber frame project
• Techniques for handling timbers
• Techniques of timber frame construction
• Timber frame finishing

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training see: Timber Framing

You will also take:

• Occupational First Aid Level 1*
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
• Fall Protection

*Students must complete Occupational First Aid Level 1 within the program or have a current Occupational First Aid Level 1 certificate valid to the end of the program.

When you successfully finish the program you will receive:

• College of the Rockies Certificate
• Fall Arrest Certificate
• OFA Level 1 Certificate

After you successfully finish the program you will be well-positioned to work with skilled trades people in the shop and on job sites.

Prerequisites:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent
• One of the following is recommended: Workplace MATH 10, Workplace MATH 11 or Apprenticeship MATH 12 or equivalent.

Non Academic Prerequisites:

• Candidates should be physically fit (mobility/lifting), with good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and balance, able to work at heights and in adverse weather
• Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in the construction field
• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools used in carpentry/construction.

Tuition and Fees:

_{*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

_{*These prices are for international students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs for Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies:

• Steel-toed leather work boots
• Outdoor work clothes suitable for all weather conditions
• Safety glasses
• 3 inch 3-ringed binder
• Ear protection
• Carpenters pencils
• Carpenter’s apron or belt
• Lumber crayons
• Gloves
• Good carpenter mechanical pencil with extra leads
• Long sleeve shirt
• Scientific or construction calculator
• Long leg pants
• Loose-leaf lined and graph paper

Textbooks and Required Resources:

Textbook selection varies by instructor and may change from year to year. At the Program Outline Effective Date the following textbooks were in use: (most current edition). Please see the instructor’s syllabus or check with the College Bookstore.

• Steve Chappell, A Timber Framer’s Workshop Joinery, Design and Construction of Traditional Timber Frames, A Corn Hill Book; Fox Maple Press Inc. / West Brownfield, Maine.
• Jack Sobon & Roger Schroeder, Timber Frame Construction, All About Post & Beam Building, Storey Publishing, LLC/North Adams, Maine.