§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

wood technology engineer

Wood technology engineers develop materials and components made of wood, construct production facilities and control and monitor the production.

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Description

Wood technology engineers develop materials and components made of wood, construct production facilities and control and monitor the production. They also examine products and materials and advise customers.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

woodworking tools technical drawings wood moisture content woodworking processes manufacturing processes mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products construction products civil engineering engineering principles wood products types of wood engineering processes chemistry of wood timber products

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

logistics wood cuts paper chemistry business management principles sales strategies cost management design principles types of pulp paper production processes environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use technical drawing software draw blueprints meet contract specifications monitor production developments plan engineering activities manipulate wood plan resource allocation advise customers on wood products ensure compliance with safety legislation approve engineering design distinguish wood quality perform scientific research adjust engineering designs read standard blueprints

OPTIONALOptional competences

oversee quality control study prices of wood products use CAD software wear appropriate protective gear check durability of wood materials inspect building systems plan product management manage timber stocks inspect wood materials perform project management oversee construction project ensure compliance with environmental legislation check quality of raw materials identify hazards in the workplace

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)