Curriculum

CNC Wood Machine Operator

Who is a CNC wood machine operator and what can they do?

A CNC wood machine operator is a skilled worker who operates in the furniture industry or a wood processing company. Their job involves processing wood or wood-based material blanks on a CNC wood processing center. They are knowledgeable about the construction and operating principles of the wood processing center they use, the properties of the wood and wood-based materials, and adhere to the quality standards set for the products.

How can one become a CNC wood machine operator?

Prerequisite for starting: basic education.

Form of study: non-stationary session study or workplace-based learning, one day per week.

Duration of study: 6 months.

Volume of company internship: 9 ECTS credits (approximately 234 astronomical hours).

Upon completion of the curriculum, a level 4 CNC wood processing center operator vocational examination is taken.

What is learned?

During the studies, the following competencies are acquired:

• Planning and organizing work;
• Compiling and configuring control programs;
• Processing blanks using aids and templates;
• Maintaining the CNC wood processing center.

What comes next?

A CNC wood machine operator is a sought-after skilled worker in any wood company. Graduates have the opportunity to further their education at the Võrumaa Education and Technology Center in the field of wood products technology.

Lauri Tasso

• lauri.tasso@ewers.ee