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 specialist

crosscut saw technician

crosscut saw specialist

crosscut saw worker

cross-cut saw operator

cross-cut sawyer

crosscut saw operator

crosscut sawyer

cross-cut saw 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

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

Essential Knowledge

sawing techniques wood cuts types of wood quality standards logging

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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