Wood Machinists cut, planes, turns, shapes and sands wood stock to specifications.

Skill Level

3

Specialisations

• Automatic Profile Sander Operator
• Copy Lathe Operator
• Edge Bander Operator
• Jigmaker (Wood)
• Panel Saw Operator
• Woodworking Machine Setter

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Wood Machinist is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Must have successfully completed an AQF Qualification either a Certificate III in Wood machining or Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining or formal training that is comparable
• Must possess skills that are current to Australian industry standards demonstrated by 12 months full-time employment or equivalent part-time in the occupation in the previous three years
• If you have obtained a qualification internationally or an Australian qualification that was not through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full-time or equivalent post-qualification experience
• If you have obtained an Australian qualification issued through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full-time or equivalent post-qualification experience OR 6 years full-time or equivalent experience which can be either pre- or post-qualification

Set up and operate woodworking machines and wood turning lathes to shape wood stock, finish and polish furniture, and make picture frames and frame paintings, photographs and other artwork.

Tasks

• Studying drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
• Determining tooling and machine requirements and sequence of operations
• Setting up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding
• Operating machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces
• Removing old finishes by stripping with steel wool and glasspaper, and by applying solvents and paint strippers, and removing softened finishes by scraping
• Applying varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces and polishing and waxing finished surfaces
• Fitting and fastening frame pieces
• Mounting backing materials and subjects for framing

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupations in this Group

• 394211 Furniture Finisher
• 394212 Picture Framer
• 394213 Wood Machinist
• 394214 Wood Turner
• 394299 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec