College of the Rockies
Timber Frame Production Program
Student Interview Questionnaire
Please complete the following questionnaire in order to assist us in developing
appropriate course materials and supports for the upcoming semester. Your responses are
kept confidential so please answer as honestly as possible. We may contact you to
suggest some resources that might be helpful before or during the course.
Name: ______________________________
Date: _____________________
Part A – Tool Use and Building Experience
Please check each of the tools that you feel you are experienced / skilled in using:
Hand Tools
□ hand plane
□ combination square
□ framing square
□ bevel square
□ hand chisels
□ hand saw
□ ________________
Power Tools
□ circular saw
□ ½ inch drill
□ power planer
□ belt sander
□ plunge router
□ miter saw
□ chain mortiser
Stationary Tools
□ drill press
□ jointer
□ thickness planer
□ table saw
□ band saw
□ hollow chisel mortiser
□ __________________
Please check the tools that you have not used, or do not feel as comfortable with:
Hand Tools
□ hand plane
□ combination square
□ framing square
□ bevel square
□ hand chisels
□ hand saw
□ ________________
Power Tools
□ circular saw
□ ½ inch drill
□ power planer
□ belt sander
□ plunge router
□ miter saw
□ chain mortiser
Stationary Tools
□ drill press
□ jointer
□ thickness planer
□ table saw
□ band saw
□ hollow chisel mortiser
□ __________________
Part B – Computer Use: rate your experience with the following (circle the number)
Application
Windows (NT or Pro)
E-Mail (Outlook)
Internet Search (Explorer)
Computer Drafting (CAD)
Spreadsheet (Excel)
None
0
Basic
1
Moderate
2
Advanced
3
Professional
4
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Part C – Mathematics Background
Please describe your level of education in the following areas of mathematics that relate
to timber framing and building. Use grade level of highest course taken & marks if you
know them:
Topic
Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Fractions
Decimals
Description
Using formulas and
basic computation
to solve problems
Measuring and
drawing angles and
shapes
Solving triangles
and slope problems
with tan, cos, sin etc
Add, subtract,
multiply & divide
fractions. ½ + ¼
Add, subtract,
multiply & divide
decimals. 0.25 – 0.1
Level studied
When
Part D – Other Areas
Are there any other areas that you feel may limit your ability to keep up with your course
work? This could include things such as reading skills, writing skills, study skills and so
on: ____________________________________________________________________
Part E – Physical Condition
Timber framing involves the use of large and heavy materials and power tools. Do you
have any physical conditions that might restrict you from fully and safely participating in
this course? If so, please check and describe.
Describe
□ past injuries
□ recent injuries / surgery
□ back problems
□ chronic illness
□ vision problems
□ sight or hearing impairments
□ balance or coordination problems
Part F: Future
Upon graduation of the program, how will you be utilizing your new skills?
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Working on your own projects?
Working for a Timber Frame company?
Starting your own Timber Frame company?
Building your own house/cabin?
Other ___________________________________________________________
Comments:______________________________________________________________
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