Group
Occupation

741132 Logging Plant Operator

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

741132 Logging Plant Operator

Operates plant to fell trees and move, transport and load logs onto trucks for forestry conservation and production purposes.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative title

  • Forestry Machine Operator

Specialisations

  • Forwarder Operator
  • Harvester Operator (Forestry)
  • Skidder Operator

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Prepares and positions logging plant for operation
  • Operates logging plant to hold, lift and cut trees
  • Operates attachments to lift, swing, release and sort trees and logs, and operates auxiliary plant such as chipping machines and log splitting machines
  • Feeds felled trees into processors to strip limbs and cut logs, and loads logs onto stockpiles and onto trucks
  • Keeps log tallies and writes work reports
  • Services logging plant and performs minor repairs
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