The apprenticeship is a shop-focused program intended for those who are planning to cut their own frames or enter the timber framing trade.
Students focus on layout, cutting techniques and understanding of basic timber framing. Students can then progress to understanding frame design and bent assembly. Students may work on special projects and possibly attend a raising. Some apprentices are asked to be involved in the management of timber frame projects and most are able to develop a design project in their out-of-shop hours.
Apprentices are expected to work from 8 am to 5 pm, 5 days a week, with a 1 hour break for lunch. Apprentices will spend up to 2 days a week participating in different aspects of general construction, while the rest of the week will be spent in the framing shop. Apprenticeships are offered continually throughout the year. Apprentices lodge free on-site. There is a $250 registration fee for the apprenticeship program and a refundable $30 cleaning deposit. Apprentices are paid a $300/month stipend beginning at the end of their second month.
Our apprenticeship is by and large offered as an introduction to timber framing.
In addition to the timber frame shop work and on site general construction work, all apprentices will participate in the processing of waste-vegetable oil to be re-used as fuel in CMTF's diesel vehicles. For more information on this great fuel conserving method, visit www.greasecar.com and www.greasel.com.
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