Hard Skills
IntermediateLog Sorting and GradingThe ability to identify various wood species and evaluate timber quality to categorize logs for specific commercial uses.
IntermediateBoom Construction and MaintenanceThe skill of using specialized equipment like pike poles, chains, and cables to secure logs into floating rafts for transport.
AdvancedSmall Vessel and Boom Boat OperationManeuvering small, high-powered vessels used to push and pull logs into position within a boom.
EntryOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) ComplianceStrict adherence to safety protocols for high-risk environments, specifically regarding water safety and heavy machinery.
EntryStandardized Hand SignalingUsing universal forestry signals to communicate with crane and equipment operators in high-noise environments.