394 Wood Trades Workers
394 Wood Trades Workers
Wood Trades Workers fabricate, repair and finish wooden furniture and fit and assemble prepared wooden parts to make furniture, set up and operate woodworking machines and wood turning lathes to shape wood stock, and make picture frames and other wood products.
Indicative Skill Level
Most occupations in this minor 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:
- NZQF 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 Include:
- examining drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
- selecting and working with materials such as timber, veneers, particle board and synthetic wood
- marking out, cutting and shaping wood using tools ranging from hand tools to large timber cutting machines
- determining tooling and machine requirements
- assembling parts to form sections of furniture and completed articles
- repairing and finishing furniture
- fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers and shelves
- making picture frames and other wood products.
3941 Cabinetmakers
Cabinetmakers fabricate and repair wooden furniture, and fit and assemble prepared wooden parts to make furniture.
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:
- NZQF 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 Include:
- examining drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
- selecting and working with materials such as timber, veneers, particle board and synthetic wood
- marking out, cutting and shaping wood
- working from drawings and specifications to make furniture
- making fittings for boats, caravans and other items where fine detail is required
- assembling parts to form sections of furniture and completed articles
- fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers and shelves
- making frames for chairs and couches
- may repair and refurbish furniture and antiques
Occupation:
- 394111 Cabinetmaker
394111 Cabinetmaker
Fabricates or repairs wooden furniture, and fits and assembles prepared wooden parts to make furniture.
Skill Level: 3
Specialisations:
- Antique Furniture Reproducer
- Antique Furniture Restorer
- Chair and Couch Maker
- Coffin Maker
3942 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers 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:
- NZQF 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 Include:
- 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
Occupations:
- 394211 Furniture Finisher
- 394212 Picture Framer
- 394213 Wood Machinist
- 394214 Wood Turner
- 394299 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
394211 Furniture Finisher
Applies finishes, such as stain, lacquer, paint, oil and varnish, to furniture, and polishes and waxes finished furniture surfaces.
Skill Level: 3
Specialisation:
- French Polisher
394212 Picture Framer
Cuts out and assembles mouldings to make picture frames, and frames paintings, photographs, needlework and other artwork.
Skill Level: 3
394213 Wood Machinist
Cuts, 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
- Sawmill Moulder Operator
Woodworking Machine Setter
394214 Wood Turner
Operates wood turning lathes to turn and shape wood stock.
Skill Level: 3
394299 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
This occupation group covers Wood Machinists and Wood Trades Workers not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level: 3
Occupations in this group include:
- Cane Furniture Maker
- Cooper
- Wood Model Maker