Forestry
Mobile Equipment Mechanic
The following are examples of job functions for a Mobile Equipment Mechanic that demand some level of proficiency with digital tools, devices, and systems:
- Maintaining records of service and repairs to equipment, incident reports
- Documenting required spare parts, maintenance materials, and supplies
- Reading and understanding operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Effectively communicating with internal and external parties
- Ordering parts by using manuals and catalogs
Examples of Digital Tools, Devices and Systems for a Mobile Equipment Mechanic
- Microsoft Office Suite (Windows OS, Excel, Word)
- Internet/ Web for:
- searching online information databases for the diagnosis and repair of machinery and equipment (technical manuals, technical bulletins, and other online technical specifications and standards)
- make digital payments/do online transactions
- Digital map reading and way-finding applications
- Computer-assisted design, manufacturing, and machining software including programs such as AutoCAD to make small adjustments to scale drawings to reflect modifications to tools and equipment component
- Hand-held devices with digital interfaces
- Citizens Band (CB) Radio equipment
- MS Outlook and Gmail, etc. to communicate, collaborate and share information with supervisors, co-workers, and suppliers
Recommended Digital Competency Occupational Profile for Mobile Equipment Mechanics
The following chart provides the recommended Digital Competency Profile for the selected occupation. This chart indicates the level of digital proficiency recommended for this role across a range of competencies. Users can review this chart and compare their digital proficiency levels with the recommended proficiency levels and identify suitable resources to help close any gaps.
| Competency Area 1. Digital Literacy | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level |
| 1.1 Using Systems and Devices | 11 | 9 | 81 – 100% | Advanced |
| 1.2 Searching and filtering digital information | 9 | 6 | 61 – 80% | Adept |
| 1.3 Analyzing and evaluating digital information | 9 | 6 | 61 – 80% | Adept |
| 1.4 Managing and storing digital information | 7 | 6 | 81 – 100% | Advanced |
| 1.5 Creating and editing digital information | 18 | 5 | 21 – 40% | Foundational |
| Competency Area 2. Digital Communication | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 2.1 Communicating using digital technologies | 8 | 6 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 2.2 Collaborating using digital technologies | 7 | 3 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| 2.3 Transacting using digital technologies | 12 | 12 | 81 – 100% | Advanced | ||||
| Competency Area 3. Digital Safety | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 3.1 Protecting devices | 10 | 8 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 3.2 Protecting data and privacy | 16 | 10 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 3.3 Managing digital identity | 11 | 3 | 21 – 40% | Foundational | ||||
| Competency Area 4. Digital Thinking | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 4.1 Solving problems in digital ways | 7 | 5 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 4.2 Using netiquette | 5 | 4 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 4.3 Developing digital competencies | 6 | 3 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
Industrial Mechanic / Millwright
The following are examples of job functions for an Industrial Mechanic / Millwright that demand some level of proficiency with digital tools, devices, and systems:
- Maintaining and/or repairing machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and applicable procedures
- Maintaining detailed and accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation
- Creating documents such as project proposals, incident reports, and maintenance procedures
- Installing, optimizing, and/or adjusting all equipment to maximize efficiency
- Reading, analyzing, and interpreting schematics, instructions, blueprints, drawings, sketches, operator/equipment manuals, etc.
Examples of Digital Tools, Devices and Systems for an Industrial Mechanic / Millwright
- Microsoft Office Suite (Windows OS, Excel, Word)
- Maintenance and financial systems databases
- Computer-assisted design, manufacturing, and machining software including programs such as AutoCAD to make sketches and technical drawings to illustrate dimensions, placements, and orientations of parts in repairs and improvements or make small adjustments to scale drawings to reflect modifications to tools and equipment component
- Distributed control systems interfaced with programmable logic to monitor operating levels such as temperatures, pressures, flow rates, and volumes in machinery and systems
- Hand-held devices with digital interfaces such as vibration data collectors and analyzers to report on machinery conditions such as displacement, acceleration, and velocity
- Digital interfaces on equipment for testing mechanical products
- MS Outlook and Gmail, etc. to communicate, collaborate and share information with supervisors, co-workers, and suppliers and send attachments including tables, documents, pictures, etc.
- Internet/Web to:
- search online databases for the diagnosis and repair of machinery and equipment (technical manuals, technical bulletins, and other online technical specifications and standards)
- make digital payments/do online transactions
Recommended Digital Competency Occupational Profile for Industrial Mechanic/Millwrights
The following chart provides the recommended Digital Competency Profile for the selected occupation. This chart indicates the level of digital proficiency recommended for this role across a range of competencies. Users can review this chart and compare their digital proficiency levels with the recommended proficiency levels and identify suitable resources to help close any gaps.
| Competency Area 1. Digital Literacy | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level |
| 1.1 Using Systems and Devices | 11 | 9 | 81 – 100% | Advanced |
| 1.2 Searching and filtering digital information | 9 | 5 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate |
| 1.3 Analyzing and evaluating digital information | 9 | 6 | 61 – 80% | Adept |
| 1.4 Managing and storing digital information | 7 | 6 | 81 – 100% | Advanced |
| 1.5 Creating and editing digital information | 18 | 9 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate |
| Competency Area 2. Digital Communication | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 2.1 Communicating using digital technologies | 8 | 7 | 81 – 100% | Advanced | ||||
| 2.2 Collaborating using digital technologies | 7 | 3 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| 2.3 Transacting using digital technologies | 12 | 10 | 81 – 100% | Advanced | ||||
| Competency Area 3. Digital Safety | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 3.1 Protecting devices | 10 | 7 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 3.2 Protecting data and privacy | 16 | 10 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 3.3 Managing digital identity | 11 | 3 | 21 – 40% | Foundational | ||||
| Competency Area 4. Digital Thinking | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 4.1 Solving problems in digital ways | 7 | 5 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 4.2 Using netiquette | 5 | 3 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| 4.3 Developing digital competencies | 6 | 3 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||