Timber and Wood Processing

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Paper Mill Worker

A Paper Mill Worker handles raw materials, operates machinery, and ensures safety while producing, cutting, and packaging paper, requiring teamwork and physical fitness.

Avg yearly income $67,080
Skill level Advanced

Timber Systems Designer

A Timber Systems Designer creates production processes and designs for timber products, using technical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Avg yearly income $75,140
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in timber and wood processing

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $3,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Paper Mill Worker Drone Operator
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Abattoir Supervisor Food Production Supervisor EEHA Auditor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Paper Mill Worker Drone Operator Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Abattoir Supervisor Food Production Supervisor EEHA Auditor + 4 more
TLI30321

Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing Operations)
Online
12 months
$2,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Freight Handler Logistics Clerk Logistics Officer
Postal Worker Shipping Officer Transport Coordinator Warehouse Operator Logistics Administrator Storeperson Paper Mill Worker Inventory Controller Warehouse Supervisor Warehouse Leading Hand
+ 10 more
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Waste Management Officer Recycling Officer
Production Engineer Paper Mill Worker Manufacturing Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Process Worker Production Technician Pharmaceutical Production Worker Furniture Polisher Bicycle Assembler Toolmaker
+ 10 more
MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $27,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machinist Plant Mechanic Mechanical Fitter
Blacksmith Boilermaker Welder TIG Welder Metal Worker Maintenance Fitter Workshop Supervisor Paper Mill Worker Hydraulic Mechanic Hydraulic Fitter Welding Instructor Production Technician Motor Trimmer Locksmith
+ 14 more
FWP31021

Certificate III in Saw Technology
Traineeship
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Saw Doctor Saw Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Saw Doctor Saw Technician
FWP30622

Certificate III in Timber Building Products Supply
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Yard Worker
MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Machining Trade)
Apprenticeship, Traineeship
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson Paper Mill Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson Paper Mill Worker
FWP40420

Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Carpenter Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Carpenter Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist
MEM31922

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal Working)
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $27,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sheet Metal Worker Paper Mill Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sheet Metal Worker Paper Mill Worker
FWP30322

Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Dispatch Coordinator Timber Salesperson Timber Yard Worker
Wood Machinist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Dispatch Coordinator Timber Salesperson Timber Yard Worker Wood Machinist + 1 more
FWP30920

Certificate III Timber Frame or Truss Manufacture
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Dispatch Coordinator Timber Yard Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Dispatch Coordinator Timber Yard Worker
FWP31220

Certificate III Timber Truss and Frame Design
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist Carpenter
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist Carpenter
FWP40222

Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) Timber Dispatch Coordinator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) Timber Dispatch Coordinator
FWP20322

Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Dispatch Coordinator Timber Salesperson Timber Yard Worker
Sawyer Wood Machinist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Dispatch Coordinator Timber Salesperson Timber Yard Worker Sawyer Wood Machinist + 2 more
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