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Unit Group

3995 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers

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

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

Subcategories

399531 Furniture Finisher
399532 Furniture Maker
399533 Picture Framer
399534 Wood Machinist
399599 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec