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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.

Alternative Labels

timber products engineer

timber technology engineer

timber technology technician

wooden technologist

wooden technology engineer

wooden technology operative

wooden technology operator

wooden technology specialist

wooden technology technician

wood products engineer

wood tech engineer

wood technologist

wood technology engineering adviser

wood technology engineering consultant

wood technology engineering expert

wood technology engineering specialist

wood technology expert

wood technology operative

wood technology operator

wood technology specialist

wood technology technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/35cf772d-bbc9-4eb4-9ca6-5f982649d436

Status

released

Occupations

wood technology engineer

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI