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lumber grader

Lumber graders inspect lumber, or wood cut into planks.

Description

Lumber graders inspect lumber, or wood cut into planks. They test the lumber, look for irregularities and grade the wood based on quality and desirability of the pattern.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

grading systems quality standards manufacturing processes construction products wood products types of wood quality assurance methodologies timber products

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

woodworking tools woodworking processes wood cuts manufacturer's recommended price

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage supplies meet contract specifications wear appropriate protective gear record production data for quality control define manufacturing quality criteria recommend product improvements work safely with machines negotiate price set quality assurance objectives use testing equipment handle timber inspect trees revise quality control systems documentation assess felled timber volume assess felled timber quality liaise with managers check quality of raw materials

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