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woodturner

Woodturners use a lathe to remove superfluous material from wood.

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DESCRIPTION

Woodturners use a lathe to remove superfluous material from wood. The lathe turns the workpiece around its axis, as shape tools are used to obtain the desired shape.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
woodworking tools
quality standards
woodworking processes
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
manufacturing of daily use goods
sawing techniques
cutting technologies

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Skills overview

42total
17 essential
25 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
6
Skills
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Quick insight

This role requires 17 essential competences across theoretical knowledge areas.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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