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Wood And Wood Products Factory Worker

ANZSCO 839413

Employed

1,800

Part-time share

24%

Female share

8%

Median age

33 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Wood And Wood Products Factory Worker is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations.

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About this career

Wood and Wood Products Factory Workers perform routine tasks in wood processing and timber product factories, such as placing logs on equipment and conveyors, assisting with measuring and cutting of materials, and setting up and operating plant equipment.

What they typically do

  • Assists with setting up and operating plant and ancillary equipment used in the manufacture of sheets and boards.
  • Transports processed wood products, such as plywood, chipboard sheets and panels, to work areas.
  • Clears blockages in machines.
  • Assists with measuring and cutting materials.
  • Packs and loads finished products for transportation.
  • Cleans work areas, tools and equipment.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
30.4%
NSW
26.4%
QLD
22.3%
SA
8.7%
WA
8.6%
TAS
3.3%
ACT
0.5%
NT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Wood And Wood Products Factory Worker.

  • Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations

    FWP20322 · AQF 2 · 3 providers

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