3995 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers
3995 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers
Set up and operate woodworking machines and wood turning lathes to shape wood stock, make, finish and polish furniture, and make picture frames and frame artworks.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
399531 Furniture Finisher
Applies finishes such as stain, lacquer, paint, oil and varnish to furniture, and polishes and waxes finished furniture surfaces.
Specialisation
- French Polisher
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Prepares furniture surfaces for finishing by sanding, scraping or stripping old finishes
- Mixes and applies stains, lacquers, paints, oils or varnishes to furniture surfaces
- Uses brushes, spray guns or other tools to apply finishes evenly and smoothly
- Inspects finished furniture surfaces for quality and makes any necessary touch-ups or repairs
- Polishes and waxes finished furniture surfaces to enhance shine and protect the finish
399532 Furniture Maker
Fabricates and repairs freestanding furniture from timber, veneers, laminates and cane.
Furniture Finishers are excluded from this occupation. Furniture Finishers are included in Occupation 399531 Furniture Finisher.
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Examines drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
- Selects and works with materials such as timber, veneers, particle board, synthetic wood and other engineered wood products
- Assembles parts to form sections of cabinets and furniture and completed articles
- Fits hinges, locks, catches, drawers, shelves and other associated hardware
- Makes frames for chairs and couches
- Applies protective coatings to cabinets and furniture
- May repair and refurbish furniture, including antiques
- May make reproduction furniture
399533 Picture Framer
Cuts out and assembles mouldings to make picture frames, and frames paintings, photographs, needlework and other artwork.
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Measures and cuts mouldings to required lengths
- Assembles mouldings using various fastening methods
- Cuts and fits glass, matting and backing materials
- Mounts artwork onto backing materials with appropriate techniques
- Inspects finished frames for quality
- Adds decorative elements to enhance frame appearance
- Assists customers in selecting frames and matting
399534 Wood Machinist
Cuts, planes, turns, shapes, lathes and sands wood stock to specifications.
Specialisations
- Automatic Profile Sander Operator
- Copy Lathe Operator
- Edge Bander Operator
- Jigmaker (Wood)
- Panel Saw Operator
- Sawmill Moulder Operator
- Wood Turner
- Woodworking Machine Setter
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Sets up and operates woodworking machines and tools to produce wooden products
- Selects and measures wood stock to be cut, planed, turned, shaped, lathed or sanded
- Adjusts and calibrates woodworking machine settings to ensure accurate and precise cuts and shaping
- Monitors woodworking machine operation, and adjusts settings as necessary to maintain quality and efficiency
- Uses hand tools and power tools to shape and finish wood products
- Inspects finished wood products for defects and ensures they meet specifications
399599 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
This occupation group covers Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers not elsewhere classified.
Skill level: 3
Occupations in this group include:
- Cooper
- Wooden Toy Maker