UNIT GROUP 7995 FORESTRY AND LOGGING WORKERS
FORESTRY LABOURERS perform manual tasks associated with felling trees, logging, cultivating and maintaining natural and plantation forests.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- planning the felling of trees and determining the natural and intended fall of each tree
- clearing surrounding area of saplings and debris prior to tree-felling
- operating manual or machine saws to fell trees
- maintaining tree-felling equipment
- assisting with loading and transporting logs
- maintaining forest roads, buildings, facilities, signs and equipment
- collecting seeds, cultivating and planting seedlings for reafforestation purposes
- applying fertilisers, insecticides and herbicides to individual trees or general forest areas
Occupations:
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