Timber and Wood Processing

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Paper Mill Worker

A Paper Mill Worker handles raw materials, operates machinery, and ensures safety while producing, cutting, and packaging paper, requiring teamwork and physical fitness.

Avg yearly income $67,080
Skill level Advanced

Sawyer

A Sawyer operates sawmill equipment to cut timber accurately, requiring technical skills, safety focus, teamwork, and the ability to follow procedures.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner

Woodchipper

A Woodchipper operates machinery to produce woodchip, ensuring timber quality and safety, requiring physical fitness, teamwork, and adherence to procedures.

Avg yearly income $69,160
Skill level Beginner

Saw Doctor

A Saw Doctor repairs and maintains saws and related machinery, ensuring safety and precision, requiring technical skills, attention to detail, and clear communication.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Wood Processing Machine Operator

A Wood Processing Machine Operator uses equipment to treat, prepare, and produce timber, ensuring safety, teamwork, and accuracy in technical tasks.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Production Supervisor (Timber Systems)

A Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) oversees safe, efficient timber operations, manages staff, ensures training, and upholds industry standards and compliance.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Beginner

Timber Systems Designer

A Timber Systems Designer creates production processes and designs for timber products, using technical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Avg yearly income $75,140
Skill level Beginner

Saw Technician

A Saw Technician repairs and maintains sawmilling equipment, ensuring safe operation, replacing faulty parts, and performing scheduled servicing with attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner

Timber Yard Worker

A Timber Yard Worker measures, processes, loads, and moves timber, while focusing on safety, teamwork, and handling heavy manual tasks in a timber yard.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Timber Salesperson

A Timber Salesperson sells timber products, liaises with clients, prepares quotes, processes payments, and organises deliveries while providing excellent customer service.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Beginner

Timber Dispatch Coordinator

A Timber Dispatch Coordinator schedules and coordinates timber deliveries, liaises with customers and drivers, manages paperwork, and ensures orders are correct.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in timber and wood processing

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Blended, On Campus
2 - 12 months
$311 - $4,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Worker Production Operator Production Worker
Pharmaceutical Production Worker Polymer Technician Loader Operator Paper Mill Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Worker Production Operator Production Worker Pharmaceutical Production Worker Polymer Technician Loader Operator Paper Mill Worker + 4 more
AHC20520

Certificate II in Arboriculture
On Campus
12 - 15 months
$0 - $8,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Trainee Groundsperson Council Maintenance Worker
Woodchipper Arborist Assistant Vegetation Control Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Trainee Groundsperson Council Maintenance Worker Woodchipper Arborist Assistant Vegetation Control Worker + 3 more
FWP31021

Certificate III in Saw Technology
Traineeship
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Saw Doctor Saw Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Saw Doctor Saw Technician
FWP30622

Certificate III in Timber Building Products Supply
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker Timber Salesperson Timber Dispatch Coordinator
Inventory Controller
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker Timber Salesperson Timber Dispatch Coordinator Inventory Controller + 1 more
MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Machining Trade)
Apprenticeship, Traineeship
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson Paper Mill Worker Machinist
CNC Programmer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson Paper Mill Worker Machinist CNC Programmer + 1 more
MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining Trade)
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $3,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Fitter Machinist Saw Technician
Maintenance Fitter Toolmaker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Fitter Machinist Saw Technician Maintenance Fitter Toolmaker + 2 more
MSF40222

Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing
On Campus
8 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Furniture Maker Furniture Designer Apprentice Cabinet Maker
Apprentice Joiner Wood Machinist Wood Processing Machine Operator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Furniture Maker Furniture Designer Apprentice Cabinet Maker Apprentice Joiner Wood Machinist Wood Processing Machine Operator + 3 more
FWP40420

Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Carpenter Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist
Design Coordinator Project Coordinator Project Scheduler Building Designer Draftsperson
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Carpenter Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist Design Coordinator Project Coordinator Project Scheduler Building Designer Draftsperson + 5 more
FWP30322

Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker Wood Machinist Wood Processing Machine Operator
Sawyer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker Wood Machinist Wood Processing Machine Operator Sawyer + 1 more
FWP30920

Certificate III Timber Frame or Truss Manufacture
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker Sawyer Woodchipper
Wood Processing Machine Operator Carpenter Manufacturing Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker Sawyer Woodchipper Wood Processing Machine Operator Carpenter Manufacturing Technician + 3 more
FWP31220

Certificate III Timber Truss and Frame Design
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist Carpenter
Construction Estimator Draftsperson Compliance Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist Carpenter Construction Estimator Draftsperson Compliance Officer + 3 more
FWP40222

Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) Timber Systems Designer Timber Dispatch Coordinator
Wood Machinist Timber Yard Worker Saw Doctor Factory Worker Timber Salesperson Process Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) Timber Systems Designer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Wood Machinist Timber Yard Worker Saw Doctor Factory Worker Timber Salesperson Process Worker + 6 more
FWP20322

Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker Woodchipper Wood Processing Machine Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker Woodchipper Wood Processing Machine Operator
MSF30322

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Wood Machining)
Traineeship
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wood Machinist Wood Processing Machine Operator Apprentice Cabinet Maker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wood Machinist Wood Processing Machine Operator Apprentice Cabinet Maker
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