The qualification is intended for anyone in a sawmilling job role; either round timber conversion or secondary conversion by sawing or planing. The qualification is intended for both new and experienced personnel within the industry and is designed to provide trade specific knowledge appropriate for the day-to-day activities in a timber yard or mill. This national qualification is competence based and aims to provide work-based learners with a basic knowledge and set of competencies for sawmilling operations focusing on sawing and/or planning timber and how it is processed. Those achieving the Diploma will specialise in either round timber conversion or secondary conversion. Candidates will be able to relate job knowledge to their practical competencies with the use of the machines used in the sawmilling/timber yard. The mandatory units cover those areas which have a common approach, such as health & safety with the principle learning outcomes for the job role. The optional units offer a choice that can be combined to meet the needs of an individualƒ??s specific job role together with the organisations and candidates preferences.