Forestry Machinery Technician Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Forestry Machinery Technician Do?
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.
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Where Do I Start?
Industrial Software
The selection of software that aids in estimating, managing and scheduling industrial processes such as design, work flow and production improvement.
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Skills You Need to Become a Forestry Machinery Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialIndustrial Software knowledge
The selection of software that aids in estimating, managing and scheduling industrial processes such as design, work flow and production improvement.
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EssentialMechanical Components Of Vehicles knowledge
Know the mechanical components used in vehicles and identify and resolve potential malfunctions.
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialDebug Software skill
Repair computer code by analysing testing results, locating the defects causing the software to output an incorrect or unexpected result and removing these faults.
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EssentialMaintain Mechanical Equipment skill
Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect malfunction. Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. Maintain and repair …
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EssentialManoeuvre Heavy Trucks skill
Drive, manoeuvre and park tractors, trailers and lorries on roads, around tight corners, and in parking spaces.
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EssentialOperate Soldering Equipment skill
Use soldering equipment, such as a soldering gun, a soldering torch or a gas-powered iron, to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.
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EssentialOperate Welding Equipment skill
Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel; wear protective eyewear during the working process.
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EssentialReport To The Team Leader skill
Keep the team leader informed on current and emerging issues.
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EssentialSolve ICT System Problems skill
Identify potential component malfunctions. Monitor, document and communicate about incidents. Deploy appropriate resources with minimal outage and deploy appropriate diagnostic tools.
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EssentialUse Power Tools skill
Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.
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EssentialUse Technical Documentation skill
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
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EssentialUse Welding Equipment skill
Operate welding equipment in a safe manner; use welding techniques such as shielded metal arc welding or flux-cored arc welding.
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EssentialAnalyse ICT System skill
Study the activity and performance of information systems in order to model their usage and weaknesses, specify purpose, architecture and services and discover operations and procedures for accomplishing them most …
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EssentialDrive Timber Machine skill
Drive and manoeuver the machine to the timber in a safe and effective way within site restraints.
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EssentialMaintain Forestry Equipment skill
Check forestry equipment to make sure that it is in working order.
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EssentialOperate Forestry Machinery skill
Operate machinery on and off road for harvesting, forwarding and transportation of wood.
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EssentialRepair Equipment On Site skill
Identify malfunctions and repair or replace multi-media, audio-visual and computer systems, hardware and equipment on site.
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EssentialRepair ICT Devices skill
Maintain and repair ICT related equipment such as laptops, desktops, tablets, mobile devices, communications equipment, printers and any piece of computer related peripheral. Detect faults, malfunctions and replace parts if …
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Optional Skills (5 of 9 displayed)
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OptionalForestry Regulations knowledge
The legal rules applicable to forestry: agricultural law, rural law, and laws on hunting and fishing.
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OptionalProvide First Aid skill
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
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OptionalReport Pollution Incidents skill
Examine the extent of the damage and consequences when an incident causes pollution, and report it to the relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.
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OptionalCarry Out Forestry Related Measurements skill
Use measuring devices such as scale sticks to estimate the volume of timber in a forest. This sum consists of the total number of trees that can be harvested, as …
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OptionalCarry Out Work Related Calculations In Agriculture skill
Calculate different kinds of on-site requirements in the agricultural, fishery and forestry sector by taking care of marketing and budgets.
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OptionalMaintain Edged Hand Tools skill
Identify and repair defects in a hand tool handle or shaft. Ensure the tool is in safe working condition. Identify defective and dull cutting edges in tools and use appropriate …
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OptionalManage Time In Forestry skill
Plan and implement the time sequence of work programmes and schedules regarding the execution of forestry activities.
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OptionalPay Attention To Safety While Performing Forestry Operations skill
Accomplish forestry related tasks by paying attention to small details which can contribute to a safer work environment.
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OptionalWork In A Forestry Team skill
Collaborate with other forest workers in a team in service of forestry or forest related operations.
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