Furniture Removalist Courses
A Furniture Removalist transports items between locations, loading and unloading goods while ensuring safety and effective communication.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Furniture Removalist
Get qualified to work as a Furniture Removalist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
HLTWHS005
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Half day - 2 weeks
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely provides the skills and knowledge necessary for employees to perform safe handling practices in the healthcare industry. Poor manual handling is a common cause of injury, making it crucial for all healthcare workers to learn safe transfer techniques. This course covers recognising hazardous manual tasks, preparing for them, and completing them safely. It is applicable to all workers involved in manual handling tasks.
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Half day - 2 weeks
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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TLI22421
Get a job as a furniture removalist with the nationally recognised TLI22421 Certificate II in Furniture Removal. This hands-on certificate course will teach you how to safely handle furniture and effects including packing and unpacking cartons, shifting materials by hand, processing removal documents, communicating with customers, and operating removalist vehicles. Depending on your training provider, there may be scope to obtain a number of commercial vehicle licences. Enquire now for the list of study u...
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TLIC1051
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On Campus, Online
The TLIC1051 Operate Commercial Vehicle course combines theory and on-road driving experiences to reinforce the risks of operating a commercial vehicle. It focuses on hazard recognition and practical driving skills, encouraging safe driving habits. This unit covers skills and knowledge for maintaining safety and operating a commercial vehicle. It includes monitoring traffic and equipment, managing vehicle condition and performance, and handling hazardous situations, in accordance with state/territory road...
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TLI31616
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Blended, Online, Traineeship
A Certificate III in Warehousing Operations TLI31610 is perfect for students seeking a career in the warehouse and storage industry. Students gain essential workplace orientation and safety skills, then follow specialty areas (subject to availability) in handling stock and cargo, load handling, communication and calculations, equipment checking and maintenance.
The Certificate III in Warehousing Operations TLI31610 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Transport and Lo...
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Common questions
How much does a Furniture Removalist earn?
In Australia, a full time Furniture Removalist generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Furniture Removalist?
The number of people working in this industry has remained stable in recent years. There are currently 5,200 people employed as a Furniture Removalist in Australia, compared to 5,300 five years ago. Furniture Removalists may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Furniture Removalist?
If a career as a Furniture Removalist interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Furniture Removal. This course covers a range of topics including safe lifting and manual handling, professional techniques for handling furniture, packing and unpacking cartons during a removal, vehicle safety and driving skills.
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A Furniture Removalist moves furniture and other items between locations. You might specialise in domestic moves or focus on commercial and office work. Furniture Removalists load goods onto trucks and ensure items are properly secured. You might drive a removalist truck and unload furniture at a new location.
Furniture Removalists should be physically fit and able to carry out manual labour tasks including heavy lifting. You should be safety focused and able to follow safe moving techniques. Furniture Removalists must be able to work as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues and customers.
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