Hard Skills
AdvancedChainsaw Operation and MaintenanceProficiency in using, sharpening, and performing field repairs on chainsaws used for tree felling and bucking.
ExpertDirectional FellingTechniques used to control the direction in which a tree falls to maximize safety and timber recovery.
IntermediateSkidder OperationThe ability to operate heavy machinery to pull logs from the felling site to the landing area over varying terrain.
IntermediateLog Bucking and GradingEvaluating timber quality and cutting trees into specific lengths to optimize market value.
AdvancedOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) ComplianceAdherence to strict forestry safety regulations including PPE usage, hazard identification, and emergency response.