Timber industry specialist EFZ
Timber industry specialists EFZ operate and service modern cutting and conveyor equipment. They process, dry and store the logs supplied to them from the forest. They use these logs to produce planks, squared timber and slats. As a sawyer, you calculate quantities, yields, machine hours and costs. You also advise customers in the selection of sawn timber.
Development opportunities
- Work in the sawmill as a highly qualified sawyer with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
- Specialise with courses by technical and vocational colleges, industry associations and the Bern University of Applied Sciences for Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering
- Subsequent training to become a wood specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education
- With an advanced vocational certificate during or after basic training: further study for a diploma, technician/diploma, technician specialising in the timber industry at a college of higher education
- With an advanced vocational certificate during or after basic training: Bachelor of Science (FH) in Wood Technology at a university of applied sciences
You tick the following boxes
- Good ability in numeracy
- You are flexible and in good physical shape
- Ability to work in a team
