Understand log construction – Its history and future

Understand construction properties of raw logs

Be able to acquire construction materials

Be aware of tools and machinery required

Understand factors for adequate job-site

Be able to implement all safety practices

Familiarize himself / herself with a particular job-site

Understand and execute proper crane hand signals

Know how to maintain a chainsaw

Know how to sharpen a chainsaw

Know how to chainsaw cut timbers

Know how to brush wood with chainsaw

Be able to cut notches and scarfs

Be able to cut coves and lateral grooves

Understand and install temporary foundations

Calculate diagonal measurements from plans

Be able to read and understand log home plans

Cut and prepare ½ and ¾ round logs

Pick log material for stacking log walls

Know how to load, rough notch and set up logs for scribing

Understand scribes and scribe distances

Understand notch under scribe

Be able to lay-out and cut windows and doors

Accurately lay-out and cut joists and plate logs including pitch plate logs

Know how to accurately square-off log post

Be able to lay-out and cut log roof components (ridges / purlins)

Know how to lay-out and cut log end profiles and log wall archways

Understand how to manufacture log stairs

Understand how to build log handrail, both straight and diagonal

Be able to clean-up and prepare log shell for tear-down and delivery

Know how to label and tear-down log shell

Understand em-seal and wool insulation and re-assembly

Understand log shrinkage factors

Understand how to start their own log home company