3143-Forestry Technicians

Job Title: 

Forestry Technicians

Job Description: 

Forestry technicians perform technical and supervisory functions in support of forestry research and forest management, harvesting, resource conservation and environmental protection.

Tasks: 

Assisting in and performing technical functions in the preparation of forest management and harvest plans using photogrammetric and mapping techniques and computerized information systems

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

110 - Forestry and Wood Sciences

Specific Occupations: 

314301 - Forestry Technician
Description : Performs tests and experiments, and provides technical support to assist forestry scientists and technologists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Forest Conservation Technician, Forester

314302 - Forestry Research Technician
Description : Performs tests and experiments, and provides technical support to assist forestry scientists and technologists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Research Forester, Forestry Technical Assistant, Forestry Technical Officer, Forestry Technical Specialist, Silviculture Technician

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa