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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.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Furniture Removalist.
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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 units, furniture removalist career outcomes, and course openings in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Furniture Removalist generally earns $1,000 per week ($52,000 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 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
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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Here are some potential career pathways within removalist. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Removalist
Furniture Removalist
$1,000 weekly pay
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