This qualification is designed for job roles in the sawmilling and processing sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Job roles
This qualification has twelve employment pathways for typical operational environments of sawmilling and processing. These are:
- Benchman
- Chipper Operator
- Head Rig Operator
- Kiln Operator
- Machine Operator (e.g. Finger Jointing, Moulding, Planing)
- Production Technician
- Sawmilling Technician
- Optimisation Technician
- Sawyer
- Timber Grader
- Timber Products Technician
- Treatment Plant Operator
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may apply to units in this qualification in some states and territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements outlined in the unit’s parent Training Package.