manufacture of wooden barrels
The processes involved in the production of wooden barrels such as material selection, shaping, toasting, fitting, planing and sanding.
Coopers build barrels and related products made of segments of wood, like wooden buckets. They shape the wood, fit hoops around them, and shape the barrel to hold the product, which contemporarily is usually premium alcoholic beverages.
Competences and skills
36 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
4 competencestypes of wood
Types of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood.
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wood cuts
Different ways of cutting wood, across the grain or parallel with it, and radial or tangential to the core. The behaviour of cuts of wood under different circumstances and the optimal cut for a given purpose. Influence of special attributes of the wood, like knots or defects.
wood moisture content
The amount of water contained in wood materials. The effect of wood moisture on the size and physical characteristics of the wood. Suitable moisture contents for different uses.
woodworking tools
The various tools used to process wood, such as planers, chisels and lathes.
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
5 competencesassemble barrels
Select the shaped wooden planks, place them inside the working iron hoop and put a loose hoop at the top to hold the planks together.
bend staves
Use various techniques to give the wooden planks the desired curve, such as softening the wood in steam tunnels and then replacing the working hoops with stronger hoops.
char barrels
Place the barrels in the gas burner where a flame is blasted inside each of them to scorch the interior.
finish barrels
Pour water into the barrel to let it cool, replace working hoops with permanent iron hoops using manual techniques and machines, drill a hole on the side and plug it. Fix fittings such as taps and valves if required.
make barrel heads
Use a machine to punch holes in the staves, insert dowel pins into the holes, place the staves on a guide and press them together. Place the assembled staves in the rounder to obtain a circular shape. Finally, coat the edges with liquid wax.
Sector-specific
1 competenceadjust cut sizes
Adjust cut sizes and depths of cutting tools. Adjust heights of worktables and machine-arms.
Cross-sector
3 competencesclean wood surface
Use a variety of techniques on a wood surface to ensure it is free of dust, sawdust, grease, stains, and other contaminants.
manipulate wood
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
sand wood
Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceairtight storage
Airtight storage techniques to prevent the entrance or escape of air or gas and to discourage moisture and vermin intrusion.
Cross-sector
2 competencesmetalworking tools
The equipment and tools used in metalworking processes, such as welding or soldering torches, saws, deburring files, and metal drills.
types of containers
The manufacturing process of different types of containers, such as boilers and pressure vessels, and what they are used for.
Optional skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemaintain barrels
Replace damaged pieces such as rotten planks, barrelheads, and fittings.
Sector-specific
7 competencesdesign objects to be crafted
Sketch, draw or design sketches and drawings from memory, live models, manufactured products or reference materials in the process of crafting and sculpting.
ensure correct goods labelling
Ensure that goods are labeled with all necessary labeling information (e.g. legal, technological, hazardous and others) regarding the product. Ensure that labels respects the legal requirements and adhere to regulations.
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operate drilling equipment
Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the correct equipment, settings, and drill bits.
operate thickness planer machine
Feed wood materials into the thickness planer, after which a surfaced board is retrieved. Avoid 'sniping' by using an additional piece of wood with the same thickness.
sharpen edged tools
Identify dull edges to sharp tools, or any defect in the edge. Use appropriate equipment to safely and effectively sharpen the tool. Maintain and protect sharpened tools. Report irreparable faults to the appropriate person.
store products
Keep products in a safe place in order to maintain their quality. Ensure the stock facilities meet hygiene standards, regulating temperature, heating and air conditioning of storage facilities.
tend boring machine
Tend a boring machine, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
Cross-sector
11 competencesanswer requests for quotation
Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase.
apply wood finishes
Use a variety of techniques to finish wood. Paint, varnish and stain wood to improve its function, durability, or appearance.
check quality of raw materials
Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.
inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
manipulate metal
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.
operate wood sawing equipment
Operate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes.
order supplies
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
perform machine maintenance
Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
perform minor repairs to equipment
Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.
recognise signs of corrosion
Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.
recognise signs of wood rot
Check whether a wood element shows signs of rot. Aurally inspect the wood by testing what sound it makes on impact. Check for visual signs of rot.