timber products
Key features, advantages and limitations of the different timbers and timber based products sold at a company and where to access this information.
Timber traders assess the quality, quantity and market value of timber and timber products for trade. They organise the selling process of new timber and purchase stocks of timber.
Competences and skills
35 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesmanage timber orders
Ensure that goods are in stock and accessible so that they can be dispatched. Identify any special loading or transportation requirements relating to the assembly of orders. Check and confirm any requirements to maintain the condition of the goods while the order is being assembled. Assemble the orders with the correct type and quantity of goods. Label orders following organisational procedures.
process returned timber products
Confirm the type, quantity, and condition of the goods being returned. Ask the client for the reason why the goods are being returned. Provide all relevant details and update the stock control system. Inspect returned goods to confirm the reason for returning the goods. Take the goods to the correct location, and ensure they are kept separately from normal stock.
Sector-specific
5 competencesadvise on timber-based products
Provide advice on the types of timber products or materials and their characteristics.
carry out purchasing operations in the timber business
Carry out purchasing operations within the scope of personal responsibility and with due regard to production efficiency and business objectives.
inspect timber
Inspect timber sale sites and reforestation activities for compliance with permits and regulations.
manage timber stocks
Inspect the stock to find out how much is left. Identify any damaged, faulty, or out of date items and move them to the appropriate location. Follow stock rotation methods to ensure stock is used effectively. Handle goods using safe and approved handling methods.
write technical reports related to trees
Compose written adequate reports about tree-realted issues for parties such as engineers, solicitors, or mortgage and insurance companies, for example if tree roots are causing problems to the integrity of buildings and infrastructure.
Cross-sector
8 competencescheck 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.
distinguish wood quality
Distinguish different types of wood quality schemes, grading rules, and standards. See how quality differs between certain kinds of wood, such as hardwoods and softwoods.
handle timber
Identify the main types of timber and timber-based products to be received at a company. Stack and store timber and timber-based products safely and in compliance with company procedures.
inspect trees
Carry out tree inspections and surveys.
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manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
negotiate price
Arrange an agreement on price of products or services provided or offered.
sell processed timber in a commercial environment
Check that the sales area is in a suitable condition for customers and that the stock and materials are in a suitable condition to be sold.
study prices of wood products
Be aware of current market studies and forecasts concerning supply, demand, trade and prices of wood and related products.
Optional skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
14 competencesadvise on timber harvest
Provide guidance on how to apply the most appropriate timber harvesting method: clearcut, shelterwood, seed tree, group selection or single-tree selection.
comply with timber trade code of conduct
Promote consumer confidence in the workplace by watching over provided wood products and comply with their related legislation. Conduct business in a professional and transparent manner towards customers.
conduct land surveys
Conduct surveys to determine the location and features of natural and man-made structures, on surface level as well as underground and underwater. Operate electronic distance-measuring equipment and digital measuring instruments.
coordinate timber sales
Efficiently coordinate timber selling in a profitable way. Assist companies in reaching timber production goals by managing timber sales. Takes lead role in timber sale layout and road location activities including clearing and posting timber sale boundaries, cruising timber to determine volumes and grade and marking trees to be removed in commercial thinning operations.
guarantee customer satisfaction
Handle customer expectations in a professional manner, anticipating and addressing their needs and desires. Provide flexible customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
implement sales strategies
Carry out the plan to gain competitive advantage on the market by positioning the company's brand or product and by targeting the right audience to sell this brand or product to.
manage forests
Develop forestry management plans by applying business methods and forestry principles in order to efficiently manage forest resources.
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manage logs segregation and stacking
Stack and segregate logs to enable ease of extraction, including placement of brash clear of timber zone.
monitor forest health
Monitor forest health to make sure all necessary actions are taken by the forestry workers team.
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monitor forest productivity
Monitor and improve forest productivity by organising growing, timber harvesting, and health measures.
monitor logging operations
Ensure that logging operation follow the contractually agreed terms and specified procedures. Strive to solve any problems that arise during the operation. Improve on existing methods and ensure compliance with safety, company, and government regulations.
operate forestry machinery
Operate machinery on and off road for harvesting, forwarding and transportation of wood.
pack timber products
Ensure that the timber and the timber goods are wrapped or packed conforming to the provide specifications and the schedule agreed upon. Make sure the goods are not damaged during the packing or wrapping process.
work in a forestry team
Collaborate with other forest workers in a team in service of forestry or forest related operations.
Cross-sector
5 competencesidentify market niches
Analyse the composition of the markets, segment these into groups, and highlight the opportunities that each one of these niches represent in terms of new products.
implement marketing strategies
Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.
process collected survey data
Analyse and interpret survey data acquired from a wide variety of sources e.g. satellite surveys, aerial photography and laser measurement systems.
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read maps
Read maps effectively.
report the results of treatment
Analyse and process information and data, and subsequently formulate the results in a written report.