Macdonald Report
BC Lumber Grading Classes
All Species Grading
Courses:
Chemainus, BC
On April 3rd, students completed the “2001 All Species Lumber Grading Course” at the Chemainus Legion.
We are proud to announce that
Ø 3 students achieved a “AA” ticket,
Ø 7 students achieved a “A” ticket,
Ø 13 students achieved a “B” ticket,
Ø 8 students a “Certificates of Attendance.
Revelstoke, BC
On April 5th, students completed an “All Species Lumber Grading Course” at the Revelstoke Legion Hall.
We are proud to announce that
Ø 2 students achieved a “A” ticket,
Ø 18 students achieved a “B” ticket,
Ø 23 students a “Certificate of Attendance”
Congratulations to all the students who persevered through the course and wrote all the exams.
Your company will recognize that you have gained valuable knowledge of wood characteristics and lumber grades, regardless of your mark.
NLGA Grading Course:
Abbotsford, BC
At the time of print 15 students were attending the NLGA lumber grading course at Landmark Truss. This NLGA course is concentrating on the structural grades and will be supplemented with a class on one-inch boards.
1. Are
you allowed to grade 5% below grade?
The short answer is no.
There are no previsions in the NLGA Rules for intentional off grade. The 5% clause refers to a maximum number of pieces that there may be a difference of opinion on.
Lumber graders have an obligation to grade every piece accurately to the best of their ability.
However, because of the reality of lumber production and the speed in which lumber is to be graded a tolerance is recognized by the grading agencies. The proficiency of the lumber grader is considered satisfactory if they are grading to at least 95% accuracy. Re-inspection procedures also recognize a shipment to be on grade of the results of the inspection is at least 95% on grade.
2. Does
a grading ticket equal a certified lumber grader?
Again the short answer is no.
However, students that do achieve a lumber grading ticket are ideal candidates to be trained as certified lumber graders. The employee with a grading ticket has demonstrated that he/she has a good understanding of wood characteristics and the basics of accessing lumber grades. The employer will then arrange to have a thorough training program whereas the employee will work under the direction of a seasoned lumber grader or quality control personnel. Lumber grading is a skill that can be continuously improved. All lumber graders should re-attend grading classes at least every three (3) years.
For more information on Macdonald
Inspection grading classes or training sessions, please call the office at
(250) 287-4422 or toll free at 1-888-331-8200.
The Cariboo Lumbermans Association is hosting the 37th Annual BC Interior Championship in Williams Lake on May 26th, 2001. Theory test for this contest are being held during the week of May 7th, 2001 to May 11th, 2001.
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Lumber Grading Classes.......... 1
Frequently asked
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BC Interior Championship ...... 1