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A Timber Systems Designer develops production processes for creating timber products. You might use computer design systems or come up with manual designs and measurements. Timber Systems Designers might create prototypes or come up with drawings or plans. You may specialise in a particular area of timber product design such as furniture or trusses and frames.
Timber Systems Designers should have strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail. Analytical skills are important and you’ll need to be a good problem solver. Timber Systems Designers must be able to communicate well with colleagues and work as part of a team. It’s important that you are organised and can manage your time well.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Timber Systems Designer.
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Learn how to design timber trusses and frames with the FWP40420 Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design. This nationally recognised training course builds on your existing knowledge of CAD design and timber products and qualifies you for design roles with forestry companies. The course covers: developing work teams, ensuring team safety, monitoring timber product quality, preparing and advising on a broad range of timber roof trusses and wall frames using computers, designing timber structures, constructing prototypes and samples, applying building codes and standards to construction processes, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, timber design competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. .
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Timber Systems Designer generally earns $1,340 per week ($69,680 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.
There has been moderate employment growth in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 5,200 people working in this sector and many of them specialise as a Timber Systems Designer. Timber Systems Designers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Timber Systems Designer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design. This course covers a range of topics including monitoring timber product quality, preparing a range of timber roof trusses and wall frames, constructing prototypes and samples and applying building codes and standards.
We’ll find nearby campuses and check if you’re eligible for funding in your state.
Here are some potential career pathways within timber and wood processing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Timber and Wood Processing
Paper Mill Worker
$960 weekly pay
Sawyer
Timber Dispatch Coordinator
Timber Salesperson
Timber Yard Worker
Woodchipper
Paper Mill Operator
$1,250 weekly pay
Production Supervisor (Timber Systems)
$1,150 weekly pay
Saw Doctor
Saw Technician
Timber Systems Designer
$1,340 weekly pay
Wood Processing Machine Operator
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