State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

711313: Sawmilling Operator

Description

Sets up and operates machines to cut logs into planks of standard sizes.

Skill Level 4

Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

- NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or
- AQF Certificate II or III.

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Assessing Authority

  There is no Assessing Authority assigned to ANZSCO code 711313

Alternative Titles

• Sawmiller

Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.

Specialisations

• Band Saw Operator
• Beam Saw Operator
• Cant Gang Sawyer
• Resawyer
• Ripsaw Operator

Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.

Unit Group 7113: Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators

Description

Operate machines to manufacture paper packaging and other paper products, fibreboard stock, logs, plywood, particle board, solid laminate and similar timber products.

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 II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

- In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year 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

• Setting up printing plates, ink circulation systems, knives, creases, cutting dies, and folding and gluing machines
• Loading machines with paper and fibreboard
• Operating machines to form cardboard containers, paper plates, egg cartons, tissue paper and other paper products
• Adjusting and cleaning machines and performing minor repairs
• Securing timber into place and setting saws to produce specified sizes of plank and board to be cut
• Starting machines and feeding stock onto cutting saw, and operating automatic feed mechanisms
• Raising and lowering saws to trim boards and remove defects such as rot and splits
• Controlling lathes and slicing machines to produce veneers, and laminating veneer using glue
• Verifying dimensions of cut stock and accuracy of cuts
• Checking saws and other machines for safety, sharpness and correct functioning

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 711311: Paper Products Machine Operator  
• 711314: Other Wood Processing Machine Operator  

• Occupation ceilings program year 2018-2019
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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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