forestry machinery technician

Description

Forestry machinery technicians maintain and transport forestry machinery. As part of the maintenance of forestry machinery, they make use of specialised software and data recording systems and instruments.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

mechanical components of vehicles industrial software

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

forestry regulations

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

maintain mechanical equipment report to the team leader use power tools debug software repair ICT devices analyse ICT system apply health and safety standards use technical documentation operate soldering equipment maintain forestry equipment solve ICT system problems drive timber machine repair equipment on site manoeuvre heavy trucks de-limb trees operate forestry machinery

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain edged hand tools work in a forestry team pay attention to safety while performing forestry operations provide first aid manage time in forestry carry out forestry related measurements carry out work related calculations in agriculture report pollution incidents