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A Timber Yard Worker performs a range of duties at a timber yard or timber processing facility. You might take measurements and operate processing equipment. Timber Yard Workers get timber ready for cutting and load and unload supplies as needed. You might move timber around a timber yard or get it ready for transport.
Timber Yard Workers should be safety focused and able to follow correct procedures. It’s important you can communicate well and work as part of a team. Timber Yard Workers should be physically fit and able to carry out a range of manual labour tasks including heavy lifting.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Timber Yard Worker.
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The FWP20516 Certificate II in Timber Manufactured Products will qualify you for a range of labouring roles in the Australian forest industries. Over 12-18 months of hands-on study you will learn essential forestry protocols, safety, and quality standards. Choose electives to support your actual job role: sawing operations, grading and testing, warehouse and distribution, timber products, machinery operations, loading handling. Enquire now for the list of elective choices and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
Learn how to supply, sell, and transport timber building products with the FWP30622 Certificate III in Timber Building Products Supply. This nationally recognised qualification will qualify you for work as a timber yard operator, warehouse coordinator, sales assistant, delivery driver, or despatch coordinator. Graduation competencies include: providing timber and wood product information, receiving and handling retail stock, developing specialist knowledge of timber products, using business software applications, and more. The course also has scope to gain specialist electives in three areas: warehousing, logistics, and customer sales. Enquire now for entry requirements, specialisation electives (and their availability) and upcoming enrolment dates in your area..
In Australia, a full time Timber Yard Worker generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 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.
This industry has experienced moderate employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 5,200 people working in the timber processing industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Timber Yard Worker. A Timber Yard Worker may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Timber Yard Worker interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Timber Building Products Supply. This course covers a range of topics including visually assessing timber, packing and racking materials, maintaining timber stocks, assisting with dispatch documents and serving customers. A Certificate III in Timber Building Products Supply (Warehousing) may also be suitable.
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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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