Hard Skills
IntermediateWood Species IdentificationThe ability to accurately distinguish between various wood species used for poles to ensure correct treatment protocols are applied.
AdvancedPreservative Penetration AnalysisPerforming core sampling using an increment borer to measure the depth and retention of wood preservatives in the sapwood.
FoundationalMoisture Content TestingUtilizing moisture meters to verify that poles have reached the appropriate drying stage before or after the treatment process.
AdvancedRegulatory Standard ComplianceInterpreting and applying industry-specific standards such as AWPA or CSA for the grading and inspection of utility poles.
IntermediateDefect IdentificationRecognizing structural flaws such as shakes, checks, knots, and fungal decay that compromise the integrity of the pole.
IntermediateTechnical Record KeepingMaintaining precise logs of test results, treatment cycles, and batch numbers for traceability and reporting.
IntermediateSafety Protocol AdherenceStrict following of safety procedures regarding the handling of treated wood and hazardous chemical residues.