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name: cooper
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'cooper' (also: barrel assembler, wooden barrel constuctor, wooden barrel maker, wooden barrel builder, barrel constuctor, master barrel builder). Use when the user asks for typical cooper work such as: typical cooper responsibilities"
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# Cooper

Coopers build barrels and related products made of segments of wood, like wooden buckets. They shape the wood, fit hoops around them, and shape the barrel to hold the product, which contemporarily is usually premium alcoholic beverages.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- adjust cut sizes
- assemble barrels
- bend staves
- char barrels
- clean wood surface
- finish barrels
- make barrel heads
- manipulate wood
- manufacture of wooden barrels
- sand wood
- types of wood
- wood cuts
- wood moisture content
- woodworking tools

## Hot technologies

- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office software

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