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

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 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
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
12 months
Unavailable
  • 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
MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $27,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machinist Plant Mechanic Mechanical Fitter
Blacksmith Boilermaker Welder TIG Welder Metal Worker Maintenance Fitter Paper Mill Worker Hydraulic Mechanic Hydraulic Fitter Welding Instructor Production Technician Motor Trimmer Locksmith Sheet Metal Worker Gas Industry Operator Boat Builder Shipwright Marine Mechanic
+ 18 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson Paper Mill Worker
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Fitter Machinist Saw Technician
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Carpenter Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist
MEM31922

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal Working)
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $27,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sheet Metal Worker Paper Mill Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sheet Metal Worker Paper Mill Worker
FWP30322

Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Salesperson Timber Yard Worker Wood Machinist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Salesperson Timber Yard Worker Wood Machinist
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
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker Sawyer Woodchipper Wood Processing Machine Operator + 1 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist Carpenter
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) Timber Systems Designer
FWP20322

Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker Sawyer Wood Machinist
Woodchipper Saw Doctor Loader Operator Wood Processing Machine Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker Sawyer Wood Machinist Woodchipper Saw Doctor Loader Operator Wood Processing Machine Operator + 4 more
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