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Unit Group

7121 Furniture Removalists

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

7121 Furniture Removalists

Drive removal vans and trucks to move household and office furniture and equipment between locations.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

712131 Furniture Removalist

Drives a removal van or truck to move household and office furniture and equipment between locations.

Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisation

  • Office Mover

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Plans and organises the loading, transportation and unloading of furniture and equipment
  • Uses appropriate lifting techniques for heavy items
  • Packs and secures furniture and equipment for safe transportation
  • Drives a removal vehicle to transport furniture and equipment
  • Liaises with clients to determine preferences for placing furniture and equipment
  • Completes documentation, including inventories of furniture and equipment moved
  • Inspects and maintains a removal vehicle
  • May assist with packing, assembling and disassembling furniture and equipment