Group
Occupation
741132 Logging Plant Operator
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
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