Hard Skills
AdvancedChainsaw OperationThe technical proficiency in using and maintaining gas-powered saws to fell, delimb, and buck trees according to specific harvest plans.
IntermediateSkidder OperationThe ability to safely operate heavy logging machinery to drag or carry felled trees from the woods to a landing area.
AdvancedOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) ComplianceStrict adherence to forestry safety standards, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment and risk mitigation in hazardous terrain.
IntermediateLog Grading and ScalingAssessing the quality, species, and volume of harvested logs to determine their commercial grade and market value.
IntermediatePreventative Equipment MaintenancePerforming routine checks, sharpening saw chains, and identifying mechanical issues in skidders to prevent breakdowns.
AdvancedDirectional FellingThe specialized skill of using notches and backcuts to ensure a tree falls in a specific, safe, and efficient direction.