Hard Skills
IntermediateChainsaw Operation and MaintenanceThe technical ability to safely operate, sharpen, and perform field maintenance on gasoline-powered chainsaws for bucking and limbing logs.
AdvancedSkidder Maneuvering and Log ExtractionProficiency in operating heavy skidding machinery to transport felled timber from the forest floor to the landing area across varied terrain.
ExpertOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) ComplianceStrict adherence to forestry safety regulations, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment and hazard identification in high-risk zones.
IntermediateLog Grading and Species IdentificationThe ability to distinguish between wood species and assess log quality, defects, and dimensions for optimal sorting at the landing.
IntermediateEnvironmental StewardshipKnowledge of best practices to minimize soil disturbance, protect watercourses, and comply with forestry conservation laws.