Saw Filer Endorsement: Benchperson

Benchpersons are responsible for setting up and maintaining various types of band saws that cut and shape wood. They are highly analytical experts who use a hands-on approach to maintain the required cutting standard for band saws.

Benchpersons draw on their organized and mechanical nature to carefully inspect band saws to ensure they are level, straight and properly tensioned. They maintain and align machine centres to ensure that they operate properly.


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This program is an optional endorsement to the Saw Filer Apprenticeship, involving 4 weeks of technical training and 1,680 hours of work-based training.

 

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PROGRAM TYPES

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Thompson Rivers University

Williams Lake

Mar 24 2025Apr 18 2025

Circular Saw Filer - Benchperson Endorsement

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

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Thompson Rivers University

Williams Lake

Nov 24 2025Dec 19 2025

Circular Saw Filer - Benchperson Endorsement

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

Thompson Rivers University

Williams Lake

Mar 30 2026Apr 24 2026

Circular Saw Filer - Benchperson Endorsement