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394299: Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec

Description

This occupation group covers Wood Machinists and Wood Trades Workers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level 3

Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

- NZ Register Level 4 qualification
- AQF Certificate IV or
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.

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.

• Assessing Authority

  TRA: Trades Recognition Australia
  	http://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/
  	[email protected]

Occupation in NEC category

• Cane Furniture Maker
• Cooper
• Wood Model Maker

Not elsewhere classified (nec) categories are used for known, discrete occupations which are not separately identified in ANZSCO Version 1.2 because of their lack of numerical significance in Australia or New Zealand. The occupation titles listed under nec categories are illustrative of the scope and range of occupations included in the nec category.

Unit Group 3942: Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers

Description

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.

Indicative 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.

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

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 394211: Furniture Finisher  
• 394212: Picture Framer  
• 394213: Wood Machinist  
• 394214: Wood Turner  

• Occupation ceilings program year 2019-2020
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Explanatory Notes - Information

Eligibility

The term “may be eligible” relates to general eligibility and should not be misinterpreted as your individual eligibility to apply for a visa. Note that additional specific requirements and criteria also apply to visa eligibility (e.g. higher English requirements, evidences of a job offer, etc).

Definitions

• Occupation List refers to the register of professional occupations which might qualify for an Australian Visa. There are 7 skilled occupation lists in total.
• MLTSSL is the acronym for 'Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List'.
• STSOL is the acronym for 'Short-term Skilled Occupation List'.
• ROL is the acronym for 'Regional Occupation List'.
• LIN 19/051, LIN 19/048, LIN 19/049, LIN 19/047, LIN 19/050 refer to current Legislative Instruments which list the table of occupations appropriate for the respective visa programmes.
• Caveats / Conditions refer to current caveats applying for a particular occupation under specific visa programmes.

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