Hard Skills
IntermediateChoker Setting and RiggingThe technique of securely attaching cables and chokers to logs to facilitate their extraction via yarder or winch systems.
IntermediateHand Signal and Radio CommunicationExecuting standardized logging industry signals and using radio protocols to coordinate log movement with yarder operators.
AdvancedLoad Weight EstimationThe ability to visually estimate the weight and balance of timber pieces to ensure they remain within the safe working load of the rigging.
IntermediateRigging Equipment MaintenanceThe systematic inspection and basic servicing of wire ropes, blocks, pulleys, and shackles used in logging systems.
AdvancedTerrain and Slope Stability AssessmentEvaluating ground conditions and slope angles to determine the safest and most efficient path for log haulage.