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

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

Essential Knowledge

types of wood quality standards sawing techniques logging wood cuts

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

first aid distinguish types of saws 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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