Saw Filer

A Saw Filer fits all types of saws, including circular saws, band saws, gang saws, chain saws, and operates, repairs and adjusts saw sharpening equipment and is also competent to bench all circular and gang saws, including tensioning, welding cracks, welding on teeth and included any other work that is usually performed by a Saw Filer in the Lumber Manufacturing Industry.


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In response to consultation with the Lumber Manufacturing Industry (LMI) as brought forward by the Resource Training Organization, the LMI-Sawfitter program is now replaced by the new "Saw Filer" Apprentice Program with optional "Benchperson" endorsement.

 

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PROGRAM TYPES

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Thompson Rivers University

Williams Lake

Jan 13 2025Feb 21 2025

Circular Saw Filer

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Thompson Rivers University

Williams Lake

Feb 24 2025Mar 21 2025

Circular Saw Filer

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Thompson Rivers University

Williams Lake

Apr 28 2025Jun 06 2025

Circular Saw Filer

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Thompson Rivers University

Williams Lake

Sep 15 2025Oct 24 2025

Circular Saw Filer

Institution

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Date

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Thompson Rivers University

Williams Lake

Oct 27 2025Nov 21 2025

Circular Saw Filer

Institution

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Thompson Rivers University

Williams Lake

Jan 19 2026Feb 27 2026

Circular Saw Filer

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Thompson Rivers University

Williams Lake

Mar 02 2026Mar 27 2026

Circular Saw Filer