Dean Cunningham tensioning a saw
Saw doctors repair and sharpen hand, chain, band and circular saws.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai ki te whakatika me te whakakoi kani-a-ringa, kani-meka, kani porohita me etahi atu momo kani.
Entry Requirements
To become a saw doctor you begin as a trainee or apprentice, and complete a National Certificate in Solid Wood Processing (Saw Doctoring) while working and attending block courses at the Waiariki Institute of Technology.
Pay
Salaries vary, but saw doctors usually earn between $20,000 and $50,000 per year.
Job Outlook
Chances of getting a job as a saw doctor are limited, with the number of people in this job falling 14% between 2001 and 2006.
