Description
Wood technology engineers develop materials and components made of wood, construct production facilities and control and monitor the production. They also examine products and materials and advise customers.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
wood moisture contentwood productscivil engineeringmanufacturing processesengineering processeswoodworking toolsengineering principleschemistry of woodtimber productstechnical drawingsmining, construction and civil engineering machinery productsconstruction productstypes of woodwoodworking processeswood cutsdesign principlesbusiness management principlescost managementpaper chemistrysales strategiestypes of pulplogisticspaper production processesenvironmental legislation in agriculture and forestry
Practical Skills
use technical drawing softwaremeet contract specificationsadjust engineering designsdistinguish wood qualityensure compliance with safety legislationread standard blueprintsadvise customers on wood productsdraw blueprintsplan engineering activitiesapprove engineering designmanipulate woodmonitor production developmentsperform scientific researchplan resource allocationidentify hazards in the workplaceplan product managementinspect building systemsperform project managementuse CAD softwaremanage timber stockswear appropriate protective gearensure compliance with environmental legislationcheck quality of raw materialsinspect wood materialsoversee quality controlstudy prices of wood productsoversee construction projectcheck durability of wood materials