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wood drying kiln operator

Wood drying kiln operators control the process of applying heat to moist or 'green' wood in order to obtain usable dry wood.

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DESCRIPTION

Wood drying kiln operators control the process of applying heat to moist or 'green' wood in order to obtain usable dry wood. Depending on the type of kiln, the drying operator will be responsible for moving the wood into and out of the kiln, temperature control, and ventilation.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
wood moisture content

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
manage kiln ventilation
identify drying defects in wood
OPTIONALOptional competences
monitor gauge
operate forklift
drive timber piles

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Skills overview

42total
19 essential
23 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 19 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

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

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