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Occupational Certificate Dry Mill Operator

Occupational Certificate Dry Mill Operator 

Qualification title

Occupational Certificate: Dry Mill Operator

Development Quality Partner:  FPMSETA

SAQA QUAL ID: 118109

NQF Level 04

Minimum credits : 183

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 

Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Dry Mill Operator. A Dry Mill Operator convertsdry lumber into final products (stacks, de-stacks, cuts to size, grade, quality assures) in accordance with specific marketspecifications.

A qualified learner will be able to:

De-stack, trim, sort (pre-grade) and package lumber to specifications.

Move lumber and capture into finished goods warehouse.

Adhere to best operating practices.

Rationale:

Dry Mill Operator is one of the specialised skills within the lumber milling industry. During the development of a WoodProcessing Machine Operator qualification, stakeholders within the lumber milling industry motivated for a qualificationfor individuals who may wish to practice in the Dry Mill Operation as Dry Mill Operators. Stakeholders that participatedincluded amongst others, the following: Tirhani Skills for Africa, Concordia Training, representatives from Sawmilling SA,Bracken Timbers and Rance Timber, Skills Unlimited.