Forestry & Fisheries
Sawmilling & Timber Processing skills assessment
Sawmills convert logs into products. This scorecard covers log handling, sawing, grading, drying, machine safety and production efficiency.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Sawmilling & Timber Processing skills you can score
These are the default Sawmilling & Timber Processing skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every crew member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Log Yard and Log Handling
Sorts and feeds logs safely and efficiently.
Saw Operation and Setting
Operates saws and sets patterns to maximise recovery.
Timber Grading
Grades timber to standards for strength and appearance.
Kiln Drying and Moisture Control
Dries timber in kilns and checks moisture content.
Docking and Trimming
Docks and trims boards to length and quality.
Dressing and Moulding
Runs machines to profile and finish requirements.
Machine Guarding and Lockout
Follows guarding and lockout procedures on saws and machinery.
Blade and Tooling Maintenance
Sharpens and maintains blades and tooling.
Packing and Dispatch
Packs, labels and dispatches timber to specification.
Waste and Residue Handling
Handles sawdust, bark and offcuts safely and finds uses for them.
Production Efficiency
Maximises recovery and throughput while keeping quality high.
Housekeeping and Fire Safety
Controls dust and fire risk through cleaning and safe practice.
Levels included with Sawmilling & Timber Processing
Sawmilling & Timber Processing starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for forestry & fisheries, so crew members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Crew Member
- Experienced Hand
- Leading Hand
- Crew Leader
- Manager
How Sawmilling & Timber Processing works in SkillScorer
Score
Each crew member in a crew is scored on the Sawmilling & Timber Processing skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank crew members, compare two side by side, or compare your crews against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Sawmilling & Timber Processing skills need attention. Reports also follow each crew leader's crew.
Sawmilling & Timber Processing scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Sawmilling & Timber Processing scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Sawmilling & Timber Processing scorecard covers 12 skills: Log Yard and Log Handling, Saw Operation and Setting, Timber Grading, Kiln Drying and Moisture Control, Docking and Trimming, Dressing and Moulding, Machine Guarding and Lockout, Blade and Tooling Maintenance, Packing and Dispatch, Waste and Residue Handling, Production Efficiency and Housekeeping and Fire Safety. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are crew members scored in Sawmilling & Timber Processing?
Every crew member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one crew and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Sawmilling & Timber Processing?
Sawmilling & Timber Processing starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Trainee, Crew Member, Experienced Hand, Leading Hand, Crew Leader and Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Sawmilling & Timber Processing skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In forestry & fisheries the app talks about crew members, crews and crew leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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