1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 7 Intermediate Production and Transport Workers >> 79 Other Intermediate Production and Transport Workers >> 799 Miscellaneous Intermediate Production and Transport Workers >> 7995 Forestry and Logging Workers >> 7995-15 Logging Assistant

7995-15 Logging Assistant

Assists in the logging, felling and sawing of trees.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.

Tasks Include:

assists tree-fellers in clearing saplings and dead leaves around trees
operates chainsaws to cut felled trees into logs and trims branches
debarks logs using axes, crowbars or spades
assists plant operators to move and load logs

Specialisations:
Chokerman/woman
Sleeper Cutter
Swampy