Section IV - 1.B. Page 1. Architects, engineers

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1 Page 1 1.B. Architects, engineers This job family includes occupations concerned with the application of physical laws and principles of engineering and architecture in the utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and services. 1.B.01. Aeronautical engineers Apply the theories and techniques of aeronautical engineering as follows: study and advise on design, construction and testing of aircraft equipment and instruments; develop or advise on criteria for the certification of aircraft, including evaluation of flight performance; develop or advise on procedures for maintenance and repair of aircraft and components; advise on training and qualification of aircraft technicians. 1.B.02. Agricultural engineers Apply the theories and techniques of agricultural engineering as follows: study and advise on power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation and the processing of agricultural products; develop criteria for the design and manufacture of equipment used for tillage and fertilization, plant and animal disease and insect control, harvesting and moving commodities and evaluating and processing farm products; advise on design and use of sensing, measuring and recording devices and instruments for studying such problems as the effects of temperature, humidity and light on plants or animals, or relative effectiveness of different methods of applying insecticides; advise on the design and construction of structures for crop storage, animal shelter and human dwelling, including light, heat, air-conditioning, water supply and waste disposal; and advise on the design and construction of rural distribution systems for electric power and irrigation. 1.B.03. Architects and community planners Apply the theories and techniques of architecture and community planning as follows: advise on design and construction of buildings, ships and related structures; plan layout and coordinate development of rural and urban areas; and plan, design and co-ordinate aesthetic landscaping for parks and road development and other projects. 1.B.03.a. Community planners Carry out community planning as follows: develop plans for controlled use of land and physical facilities of rural and urban areas; study legal, political, cultural, sociological, psychological and physical factors relative to the development of areas and analyse data to ascertain the nature, extent and rate of their growth and development; consult with appropriate

2 Page 2 specialists and prepare plans for development, including industrial, commercial and residential zoning; recommend measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing and transportation to control and direct community development. 1.B.03.b. Construction architects Apply the theories and techniques of architecture as follows: plan and design buildings and other structures and organize services necessary for construction; ascertain type, style and size of building required and advise on cost, design, materials, equipment, estimated building time and other relevant considerations; plan layout, interior walls and location of equipment, integrating structural, mechanical and ornamental elements into a unified design; prepare drawings or scale models to show appearance of completed building; prepare detailed plans and specifications for use of builders; consult with engineers for specialized advice on soil, structural, electrical, mechanical and other technical problems; and exercise supervision to ensure that construction work is carried out according to specifications. 1.B.03.c. Landscape architects Apply the theories and techniques of landscape architecture as follows: plan and design attractive layouts for grounds of parks and other recreational facilities, airports, roads, hospitals, schools and industrial, commercial and residential sites; confer with economists, engineers and other architects on overall programmes; compile and analyse data on such site conditions as geographical location, soil, drainage, vegetation, the location of structures and facilities such as roads, walks, parking areas, fences, walls and utilities; and exercise supervision over landscaping to ensure that work is carried out according to specifications. 1.B.03.d. Naval architects Apply the theories and techniques of naval architecture as follows: advise on, administer, supervise or perform work that primarily concerns the structure, strength, stability, performance and operational characteristics of ships, including research, design, construction, testing and maintenance; develop data for launching, loading, operating and drydocking ships in a safe, efficient and economical manner; and investigate and develop data and criteria leading to improved ship design. 1.B.04. Ceramics engineers Apply the theories and techniques of ceramics engineering as follows: study and advise on the development of processing techniques concerned with the manufacture of ceramic products; advise on the testing of physical, chemical and heat-resisting properties of materials such as clays and silicas; analyse test results to determine combination of materials that will

3 Page 3 improve quality and reduce costs; investigate processing methods, including the forming and firing of raw materials, to develop improved ceramic products, such as ceramic tools and furnace liners; advise on the design of equipment and apparatus for forming, firing and handling ceramic products; and advise on testing of finished products for texture, colour, durability, glaze and refractory properties. 1.B.05. Chemical engineers Apply the theories and techniques of chemical engineering as follows: study and advise on design of plant equipment and development of processes for manufacturing chemicals and chemical products; advise on design, layout, construction and control of equipment for carrying out chemical processes; and determine most effective arrangement of operations, such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation and polymerization. 1.B.06. Civil engineers Apply the theories and techniques of civil engineering as follows: study and advise on the design of structures, such as bridges, dams, docks, roads, airports, railways, systems for disposal of non-nuclear waste and flood control and industrial and other buildings, and plan, organize and supervise their construction, maintenance and repair; assess broad requirements of construction project and determine most suitable location for structures; assess conformity with building codes; calculate stresses and strain implicit in or affecting proposed structures, taking account of such factors as estimated load, water pressure, wind resistance, soil characteristics, temperature fluctuations and the nature of building materials to be used; consult with other specialists, such as mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers and construction and landscape architects, regarding technical and aesthetic requirements; advise on the design of structures and the preparation of cost estimates, working plans and specifications, indicating types of materials and earth-moving, hoisting and other equipment required; and plan, organize and supervise maintenance and repair work on existing structures. 1.B.06.a. Airport engineers Apply the theories and techniques of airport engineering as follows: study and advise on airport planning and design, including estimates of traffic, site evaluation and selection, the preparation of master plans, pavement designs and detailed engineering documents and cost estimates; study and advise on airport construction, including the evaluation of contract bids, the evaluation of materials and general work supervision to ensure conformity with plans and specifications; and study and advise on airport operations, including the establishment of preventive maintenance programmes for drainage systems, pavements, visual aids and buildings, the inspection of facilities and the implementation of corrective measures as necessary.

4 Page 4 1.B.06.b. Forest engineers Apply the theories and techniques of forest engineering as follows: study and advise on construction, installation and the use of structures, equipment and harvest transportation system, and perform other engineering duties concerned with the removal of logs from timber area; survey timber land and draw topographical maps; determine the locations of loading points and storage areas and the methods of equipment for handling logs; advise on the layout and construction of roads or rail network used to transport logs from cutting areas to loading sites and storage areas; and plan and direct the construction of campsites, loading docks, bridges and culverts, equipment shelters and water and sanitary facilities to maintain the efficient and safe removal of logs from constantly shifting cutting areas. 1.B.06.c. Hydraulic engineers Apply the theories and techniques of hydraulic engineering as follows: study and advise on the design of hydropower, water supply, irrigation, inland waterways and related projects, and plan, organize and supervise their construction, maintenance and repair; determine, through tests and measurements, the characteristics of soil, such as salinity, water-table level, areas of subnormal plant growth, the type of soil and surface profile, and compute and estimate rates of water flow; advise on the design, construction, maintenance and repair of dams and other structures and equipment for hydroelectric power, and of canals, locks, channels, ditches, conduits, mains, reservoirs, pumping stations and other structures and equipment for the control and use of water; and design laboratory models to study construction and flow problems. 1.B.06.d. Railway engineers Apply the theories and techniques of railway engineering as follows: study and advise on the design of railroad and street railway tracks, terminals, yards and facilities and plan, organize and direct their construction, maintenance and repair; advise on the planning of roadbeds, rail size and curves to meet train speed and load requirements; conduct traffic surveys to establish the most suitable route for rapid transit on urban railway systems; and plan and direct the construction of railway bridges, buildings, viaducts and tunnels. 1.B.06.e. Sanitary engineers Apply the theories and techniques of sanitary engineering as follows: study and advise on the technical and economic planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, surveillance and evaluation of specialized facilities, e.g. those necessary for the control of the quality of air, land and water resources and of the environment, in particular facilities for water supply, waste water and solid waste disposal, vector control, healthful housing, food safety, noise

5 Page 5 control, radiation protection, the disposal of obnoxious gases, chemicals and industrial water, and the evaluation of the performance of such works; the assessment of environmental conditions, the organization and management of programmes for the monitoring and surveillance of the quality of the environment, the elaboration of statements on the expected environmental impact of physical development programmes; and research and investigations, the setting of standards in physical and urban planning and in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of control programmes for the protection of human health and well-being. 1.B.06.f. Soil mechanics engineers Apply the theories and techniques of soil mechanics engineering as follows: study and advise on the field and laboratory testing of soils to determine their properties in relation to design, foundation and construction problems; study samples of surface and subsurface soils and calculate and advise on foundations required for construction projects, required slopes and thicknesses of soil dams and retaining walls and other applications of soil mechanics to construction work; and prepare specifications of soil mixtures to be used for roads, embankments and other constructions. 1.B.06.g. Structural engineers Apply the theories and techniques of structural engineering as follows: study and advise on the design of load-bearing frameworks for buildings, towers, bridges, tunnels and other structures and plan, organize and direct their erection; advise on the design of the framework of buildings, towers, bridges, tunnels and other structures to ensure strength and rigidity, taking into account such factors as tolerable stresses within given safety margins, vibration allowances, size, shape, appearance and economy; assess conformity with building codes; write materials and construction specifications and estimate materials and labour costs; review the progress of construction to ensure that workmanship is in conformity with specifications; and study the developments of new materials and methods and their impact on design and construction. 1.B.06.h. Transportation engineers Apply the theories and techniques of transportation engineering as follows: study and advise on developmental plans for surface transportation projects; prepare plans, estimates and specifications to design transportation facilities, taking into account population and growth statistics and present and projected traffic patterns and volume; design and plan the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal, rural and trunk roads; and plan alterations and modifications of existing roads, streets and highways to improve traffic flow and safety.

6 Page 6 1.B.06.i. Land and water development engineers Apply the theories and techniques of land and water development engineering to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and manage land and water development activities in respect of: irrigation, drainage, flood protection, land reclamation and surface and ground-water resources; the assessment of irrigation and drainage requirements in relation to crop production, soil characteristics and climate; land preparation for irrigation; the control of salinity and waterlogging, and reclamation of problem soils; the use of low-quality water; the protection of agricultural land from flooding, using polders, river training, bank protection and salt-water intrusion; and the design and operation of engineering structures for water storage, diversion conveyance and field distribution. 1.B.07. Electrical and electronics engineers Apply the theories and techniques of electrical and electronics engineering as follows: study and advise on the design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of systems that generate, transmit, distribute, control and utilize electric energy; and study and advise on electrical engineering problems and the development of electrical and electronic products and equipment, such as communications equipment for telephone, radio, television and satellite systems, automatic control systems and domestic and industrial equipment. 1.B.07.a. Electrical engineers Apply the theories and techniques of electrical engineering as follows: study and advise on the design, manufacture and testing of electrical components, equipment and systems, the applications of equipment to new uses and the manufacture, construction, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment, facilities and systems; study and advise on the design of electrical components of equipment and equipment used in the generation of electric power or products and systems utilizing electrical energy for commercial, domestic and industrial purposes; and may specialize in a particular area of electrical engineering. 1.B.07.b. Electronics engineers Apply the theories and techniques of electronics engineering as follows: study and advise on the design, development, construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electronic devices and equipment, including such matters as operating requirements for radio, television and radar equipment, telecommunications installations, automatic control and guidance systems, and other electronic equipment; and perform other tasks similar to those of electrical engineers.

7 Page 7 1.B.07.c. Telecommunications engineers Apply the theories and techniques of telecommunications engineering as follows: study and advise on the design, development, construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems and equipments, and on developing and administering national and international frequency control programmes from the technical and regulatory point of view; and perform tasks similar to those of electronics engineers, but specialize in telephone and telegraph systems based on line or radio communication. 1.B.08. Industrial engineers Apply the theories and techniques of industrial engineering as follows: study and advise on the design, installation, operation and control of integrated systems of personnel, materials, machinery and equipment to manufacture units of high competitive quality in large quantities while maintaining low production overhead and safe and efficient operations. 1.B.08.a. Factory layout engineers Apply the theories and techniques of factory layout engineering as follows: study and advise on the layout of complete departments of industrial plants or commercial establishments to provide the maximum possible operating efficiency; measure and study the available floor space and draw plans of floor space to scale; study the sequence of operations to be performed and the flow of materials; study and measure machines, conveyors, benches, furnaces and other equipment, coordinating all available knowledge and information; prepare a finished-scale drawing, showing for each piece of equipment the most efficient location and required working area. 1.B.08.b. Manufacturing engineers Apply theories and techniques of manufacturing engineering as follows: study and advise on the operation of industrial machinery and equipment to improve their operational efficiency; analyse hardening, welding, plating, cleaning and other processes, utilizing new or existing machinery and equipment; plan the sequence of operations and efficient steps of manufacturing, such as cutting, shaping or forming material; evaluate the performance of existing machinery and equipment to determine suitability for the manufacturing process; recommend replacement or modification of existing machinery to ensure operating efficiency within economic limits; and advise on coordinating work of research and design with manufacturing and production.

8 Page 8 1.B.08.c. Methods engineers Apply the theories and techniques of methods engineering as follows: analyse industrial, commercial and other projects and administrative procedures; make recommendations regarding the organization, methods of work and sequence of operations and supervise their implementation; study specifications, drawings, plans and other material relating to project and identify essential operations; determine most efficient and economic organization and layout, production methods and commercial or administrative procedures and specify the required sequence of operations; and specify type of industrial, office or other machinery to be used. 1.B.08.d. Production planners Apply the theories and techniques of production engineering as follows: plan production schedules for the manufacture of industrial or commercial products; prepare production master plan, establishing sequence and lead time of each operation to meeting shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders; analyse production specifications and plant capacity data and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools and manpower requirements; plan the sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation and other manufacturing operations for the guidance of production workers; plan and schedule the work flow for each work area and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times; and may prepare production reports, lists of required materials, tools and equipment, and purchase orders to obtain materials, tools and equipment. 1.B.08.e. Quality control engineers Apply the theories and techniques of quality control engineering as follows: study and advise on activities concerned with the development, application and maintenance of quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials or projects; develop methods and procedures for inspection, testing and evaluation; devise sampling procedures, design forms for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data and write instructions on the use of the forms; establish programmes to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production and processing equipment and testing, measurement and analytical facilities; and develop and implement methods and procedures for the disposition of discrepant material and devise methods to assess its cost. 1.B.08.f. Safety engineers Apply the theories and techniques of safety engineering and ergonomics as follows: adapting workplaces and the work environment to the human being, plan and advise on safety programmes to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions, utilizing knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology and industrial health and safety laws;

9 Page 9 examine plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to ascertain if all safety precautions have been included; determine the amount of weight that can be placed on plant floor with safety; design procedures for the inspection of machinery to determine places where danger of injury exists; design and direct fabrication and installation of guards on machinery, belts and conveyors; plan inspections of premises for fire hazards and the adequacy of fireprotection and fire-fighting equipment; study each accident to prevent recurrence; plan and advise on the education of workers through accident-control campaigns to prevent accidents and to administer first aid in case of accidents; determine ventilation requirements and the adequacy of ventilation equipment; study work areas for the presence of harmful or hazardous dusts, vapours, gases or noises and advise on remedial measures to be taken. 1.B.08.g. Time and motion study engineers Apply the theories and techniques of time and motion study engineering as follows: study and advise on work measurement procedures and time and motion studies to promote the efficient and economical utilization of personnel and facilities; plan or conduct observation and analysis of workers and work procedures to determine time and motion requirements of job duties; analyse work study data and equipment specifications to establish time and production standards; apply mathematical analysis to determine validity and reliability of sampling and work study statistics; and apply the principles of industrial engineering and applied psychology to develop recommendations affecting work methods, wage rates and budget decisions. 1.B.09. Marine engineers Apply the theories and techniques of marine engineering as follows: study and advise on the design, installation and repair of all types of vehicles and equipment for the marine environment, power plants, propulsion systems, heating and ventilating systems and other mechanical and electrical equipment in ships and marine facilities; study drawings and specifications and perform complex calculations to conceive equipment and systems designed to meet the requirements of the marine craft or facility; prepare cost estimates, referring to technical drawings and specifications; study and advise on the repair of ship equipment, such as power plants, propulsion systems and other electrical and mechanical equipment and on its evaluation during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises; and study and advise on criteria to evaluate serviceability and safety, such as criteria for intact stability, manoeuvrability, fire safety and noise levels. 1.B.10. Mechanical engineers Apply the theories and techniques of mechanical engineering as follows: study and advise on the design, development, production installation, operation and maintenance of

10 Page 10 fabricated metal products, tools, machines and associated or auxiliary systems and on the generation, transmission and utilization of heat and mechanical power. 1.B.10.a. Heating, ventilation and refrigeration engineers Apply the theories and techniques of heat transfer engineering as follows: study and advise on heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment and plan development, manufacture, installation, maintenance and repair; design systems, pneumatic controls and electrical circuits to supply heating, ventilation and air-conditioning to industrial structures and commercial, residential and other buildings; design electrical controls and circuits for refrigeration systems, including thermoelectric and thermionic systems; and study the effects of certain liquefied gases as direct refrigerants for special low-temperature purposes. 1.B.10.b. Plant engineers Apply the theories and techniques of plant engineering as follows: study and advise on the design, construction and maintenance of equipment and machinery in industrial plants; establish standards and policies for pollution control, testing, operating procedure, the inspection and maintenance of equipment and plant buildings in accordance with engineering principles and safety regulations; and co-ordinate resurveys, new designs and maintenance schedules with operating requirements. 1.B.10.c. Power-plant engineers Apply the theories and techniques of mechanical power engineering as follows: study and advise on the design, erection, operation and maintenance of thermal power plants; and design pressure vessels and plant layouts, using structural, thermodynamic and operating principles as applied to steam plants, refineries and thermal and nuclear power-plant equipment. 1.B.10.d. Product design engineers Apply the theories and techniques of product design engineering as follows: study and advise on the design and development of products and equipment; analyse engineering proposals, product or equipment specifications and process requirements to conceive a practical design; determine feasibility from the standpoint of costs, space, time limitations, availability of standard equipment and other technical and economic factors; consult with other engineers and scientists or customer representatives to resolve design problems related to product styling and production planning; provide technical information on manufacturing techniques, material properties and advantages and limitations affecting plant, product and long-range planning; and compile and analyse operational data and direct complex texts to establish standards for new designs or modifications to existing equipment or products.

11 Page 11 1.B.11. Metallurgists and metallurgical engineers Apply the theories and techniques of metallurgy and metallurgical engineering as follows: study the properties of metals and develop and advise on various processes to extract metals from their ores and to produce iron, steel and other metals; study ore production problems in pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy to determine the most efficient method of producing ores in commercial quantities; co-ordinate the recovery of samples from various stages of processing for laboratory analysis; advise operations personnel on process changes, reagent consumption and electric current adjustments required to obtain desired process and on quality control; specify temperature adjustments, charge mixtures and other variables in blast-furnace operations to obtain pig iron and steel or other ore concentrate of specified quality; investigate methods of improving metallurgical processes, such as selective oxidation, electrolysis and distillation, to extract lead, mercury, nickel and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals from their ores; and prepare cost budgets of operations to evaluate the economic feasibility of processes. 1.B.12. Mining and petroleum engineers Apply the theories and techniques of mining and petroleum engineering as follows: study and advise on prospecting for such substances as coal, iron, copper, gold, platinum, silver, petroleum, gas, stone, clay, salt or gems and advise on their extraction from the earth and preparation for distribution or processing. 1.B.12.a. Mining engineers Apply the theories and techniques of mining engineering as follows: study and advise on methods for locating and extracting coal, metallic ores, solid non-metallic minerals and building materials, such as stone or gravel; collaborate in geological exploration to determine the location, size, accessibility and estimated value of the deposit; develop the most effective and economical method or combination of methods of extraction according to the depth of overburden and characteristics of the deposit and the surrounding strata; plan the location and development of shafts, tunnels and chambers; plan height and placement of excavation benches (levels) and the type and capacity of excavation and haulage equipment, such as power shovels and trucks for open-pit or strip mining; devise methods and locations for storing and replacing excavated soils to reclaim mining sites; and plan the lay out, direct construction and operation of access roads, water, power supply, drainage, ventilation, rail and conveyor systems and materials separating, cleaning, grading and reduction facilities. 1.B.12.b. Mining safety engineers Apply the theories and techniques of mining safety engineering as follows: study and advise on the inspection, methods and procedures of underground or open-pit mining areas to

12 Page 12 determine hazardous conditions, such as unsafe timbers, cribbing, roof bolts, electric wiring, lifts, explosives storage, equipment and working conditions; study and advise on procedures for examining walls and roof surfaces for evidence of strata faults indicating core-in or rock-slide hazards and for testing air to detect concentrations of toxic gases and explosive dusts, using safety lamps, methane detectors, carbon monoxide registers and anemometers; recommend alteration or installation of ventilation shafts, partitions or equipment to remedy inadequate air circulation; apply principles of mining engineering and human engineering to design protective equipment and safety devices for mine machinery; advise on training of mine personnel to use accepted mining practices designed to prevent accidents and to administer first aid in case of accidents; and study explosions, fires and accidents, identify causes and recommend remedial action to prevent recurrence. 1.B.12.c. Petroleum engineers Apply the theories and techniques of petroleum engineering as follows: analyse technical and cost factors in order to plan methods to recover maximum oil and gas in oilfield operations; examine maps of subsurface oil and gas reservoir locations to recommend the placement of wells and maximize economical production from reservoirs; evaluate probable well production rate during natural or stimulated flow production phases; recommend supplementary processes to enhance recovery involving the stimulation of flow by the use of processes, such as pressurizing or heating in subsurface regions; develop well-drilling plan, specifying factors, including drilling time, the number of special operations, such as directional drilling muds, and costs; provide technical advice during drilling operations to resolve problems, such as bore directional change, unsatisfactory drilling rate or invasion of subsurface water in well bore; advise substitution of drilling mud compounds or tool bits to improve drilling conditions; plan oil and gas field recovery containers, piping and treatment vessels to receive, separate and remove contaminants from oil and gas products flowing from the well; monitor production rate of gas or oil from established wells and plan rework process to correct well production, such as the repacking of the well bore and the additional perforation of subsurface sands adjacent to the well bottom. 1.B.13. Nuclear engineers Apply the theories and techniques of nuclear engineering as follows: study and advise on the release, control and utilization of nuclear energy and the operating and maintenance activities of operational nuclear facilities, including such problems as thermonuclear analysis and the utilization of radiation, the analysis and design of reactor and nuclear-energy systems, the analysis of radiation effects and shielding design problems, the processing of radioactive materials, radioactive waste disposal and radiological safety control.

13 Page 13 1.B.14. Surveyors Apply the theories and techniques of surveying as follows: study and advise on surveying the Earth's surface, natural topography, man-made structures, and underground areas to delineate features and determine exact locations and measurements for such purposes as mapmaking, construction work and mining; study available maps, plans, deeds, notes and other records, calculate survey requirements and plan surveys accordingly; advise on the conduct of surveys to determine the exact locations and measurements of points, elevations, lines, angles, areas, volumes, contours and other features of land surfaces, underground or underwater areas and buildings, using theodolites, compasses, plane tables and other surveying instruments; and advise on the recording of data obtained, the verification of their accuracy by calculations and making sketches of areas surveyed. 1.B.15. Biomedical engineers Apply theories and techniques concerning the use of technology in health care; study and advise on the installation, operation, calibration, testing, safety standards, repair and maintenance of hospital and medical equipment; determine requirements for spare parts, tools, training, staff and facilities for the engineering and technical services involved; develop specifications and select equipment; and collaborate with medical staff, architects and engineers in the planning and layout of medical facilities. 1.B.16. Forestry industry engineers Apply the theories and techniques of planning, design, engineering and constructions in the development of forest industries as regards the forest industry sector as a whole, its subsectors and individual mills. 1.B.16.a. Mechanical wood products engineers Apply the theories and techniques of planning, design, engineering and construction of plants for producing mechanical wood products such as sawn goods and panels. 1.B.16.b. Chemical wood products engineers Apply the theories and techniques of chemistry and engineering to the development and manufacture of products from wood and fibre.

14 Page 14 1.B.16.c. Non_wood products engineers Apply the theories and techniques of planning, design, engineering and construction for the development of production facilities for the manufacture of forest-based products other than those produced from wood, such as tannins, gum arabic, resin and turpentine (based on the tapping of rosin). 1.B.16.d. Wood energy engineers Apply the theories and techniques of planning, design, engineering and construction for the development of plants and the supply and utilization in general of energy based on wood as fuel in the form of fuelwood, charcoal, pellets, briquettes or liquid fuels produced from wood.