Wood Technology Functional Map

This project will review the National Occupational Standards for specific job roles and functions associated with Wood Science and Technology.

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Key areas   Functions   REF   Standards
Specify appropriate wood and wood-based materials   Specify the quality of supplies required   PROWT1   Determine specifications for wood or wood-based materials
  Select supplies of the appropriate quality   PROWT2   Select wood or wood-based materials appropriate for their intended use
Ensure quality of wood or wood-based materials    Maintain condition when working with them   PROWT3   Maintain wood or wood-based materials in desired condition when working with them
  Manufacture robust structures or products   PROWT4   Ensure manufacture of robust structures or products using wood or wood-based materials
Improve quality of wood or wood-based materials   Investigate quality    PROWT5   Investigate quality of wood or wood-based materials and products derived from them
  Match existing quality    PROWT6   Match existing wood properties, characteristics and manufacture when renewing or renovating wood or wood-based materials
Improve wood related products   Research effect of wood related products on wood   PROWT7   Research effect of new or traditional products on wood or wood-based materials
Advise others about wood or wood-based materials   Advise on appropriate selection for intended use   PROWT8   Advise on selection and application of wood or wood-based materials
  Advise on actions to improve quality    PROWT9   Advise on rectification of quality issues related to wood or wood-based materials