wood technology engineer

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

wooden technology engineer

wooden technology technician

wood technology engineering specialist

wood technologist

wooden technologist

timber technology technician

wooden technology operator

wooden technology operative

wood technology engineering consultant

timber technology engineer

timber products engineer

wood technology operative

wood technology expert

wood technology technician

wood tech engineer

wood technology engineering expert

wood products engineer

wooden technology specialist

wood technology operator

wood technology engineering adviser

wood technology specialist

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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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