Sawmill Or Timber Yard Worker
ANZSCO 839412
2,700
19%
8%
39 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Sawmill or Timber Yard Workers perform routine tasks in sawmill or timber yards, such as sorting and stacking timber, assisting timber machinists, assembling orders, and racking offcuts.
What they typically do
- Examines wood for faults such as knots, bad edges, stains and poor machine work.
- Returns faulty pieces for further machining.
- Grades and marks satisfactory pieces according to quality and size.
- Keeps records of defective work.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Sawmill Or Timber Yard Worker.
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers