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A Loader Operator uses loading equipment to move materials around a site. You might operate a range of machinery and use your skills to operate controls safely and effectively. Loader Operators may use various attachments to work on different activities. You might work in industries such as forestry, mining or earthmoving.
Loader Operators should have strong technical skills and be able to work well in a team environment. It’s important that you are safety focused and can follow correct procedures at all times. Loader Operators may work a variety of shifts and may change locations often. You’ll need to be able to manage your time well and communicate clearly with colleagues.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Loader Operator.
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Get started in the Australian forestry industry with the FWP20122 Certificate II in Forest Operations. This nationally recognised certificate is an excellent introduction to timber and forestry work and qualifies you for forest hand or nursery assistant positions. The course covers: on-the-job communications and safety, environmental protection and cultural heritage, safe lifting and carrying, site biosecurity procedures, setting cuttings, transplanting tree seedlings, operating tractors and work vehicles, tree pruning, and much more. You can also follow a specialisation that supports your career interests: General Operations, Silviculture, Timber Harvesting and Haulage, or Forest Nursery Production. Enquire now for specialisation units (and their availability) as well as training providers near you that offer this qualification..
Average duration: 12 months.
Become a forestry worker with the FWP30122 Certificate III in Forest Operations. This nationally recognised training course has a number of specialisations including: General Operations, Silviculture, Timber Harvesting and Haulage, and Forest Nursery Production. The course covers: introduction to the forest and wood products industry, worksite communication and safety, environmental protection procedures, soil and water protection, cultural heritage protection, remote first aid, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, specialisation electives (and their availability) as well as course enrolment opportunities in your area..
In Australia, a full time Loader Operator 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.
The number of people working in this industry has dropped slightly in recent years. There are currently 5,200 people employed as a Loader Operator in Australia, compared to 6,300 five years ago. Loader Operators may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Loader Operator. This course will give you the skills to work on a forestry harvest crew and allows you to specialise in areas such as harvest operations, fire control, warehousing, grading and testing, safety, quality and business administration.
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