crosscut saw operator

Crosscut saw operators use a manual crosscut saw. Crosscut sawing is used for felling and bucking trees, or taking off the limbs to obtain logs. Crosscut sawyers may also work with smaller crosscut saws in a workshop to make manual cuts.

Alternative Labels

cross-cut saw operator

cross-cut saw specialist

cross-cut saw technician

cross-cut sawyer

crosscut saw operator

crosscut saw specialist

crosscut saw technician

crosscut saw worker

crosscut sawyer

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

handle saw securely identify hazards in the workplace keep sawing equipment in good condition operate crosscut saw sharpen edged tools

Essential Knowledge

logging quality standards sawing techniques types of wood wood cuts

Optional Skills and Competences

clean equipment climb trees de-limb trees fell trees identify trees to fell inspect trees manage logs transfer monitor logging operations plan logging operations select tree felling methods

Optional Knowledge

distinguish types of saws first aid types of crosscut saws woodworking tools

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bd378c4e-f656-46af-a728-fcfb40b113ef

Status

released

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