As a Lumber Grader, you will need to master following:

• construction products
• define data quality criteria
• ensure public safety and security
• examine lumber
• grade lumber
• grading systems
• mark lumber
• record survey data
• tally lumber
• timber products
• use non-destructive testing equipment
• wood products

More generally, a lumber grader is also versed in:

• apply health and safety standards
• apply safety management
• conduct performance tests
• define quality standards
• distinguish lumber categories
• distinguish wood quality
• inspect quality of products
• lead inspections
• maintain test equipment
• manufacturing processes
• monitor manufacturing quality standards
• operate precision measuring equipment
• oversee quality control
• perform sample testing
• prepare samples for testing
• prepare scientific reports
• quality assurance methodologies
• quality standards
• record test data
• report test findings
• types of wood

It also helps to know the following:

• assess felled timber quality
• assess felled timber volume
• define manufacturing quality criteria
• handle timber-based products
• manufacturer's recommended price
• check quality of raw materials
• handle timber
• inspect trees
• liaise with managers
• manage supplies
• meet contract specifications
• negotiate price
• recommend product improvements
• record production data for quality control
• revise quality control systems documentation
• set quality assurance objectives
• use testing equipment
• wear appropriate protective gear
• wood cuts
• woodworking processes
• woodworking tools
• work safely with machines