ANZSCO 394299: WOOD MACHINISTS AND OTHER WOOD TRADES WORKERS NEC
Major Group: 3 – Technicians and Trades Workers | Sub-Major Group: 39 – Other Technicians and Trades Workers | Minor Group: 394 – Wood Trades Workers | Unit Group: 3942 – Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers
Description: This occupation group covers Wood Machinists and Wood Trades Workers not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level 3 : Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Level 4 qualification
– AQF Certificate IV or
– AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.
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.
Occupation in NEC category
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Cane Furniture Maker
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Cooper
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Wood Model Maker
Not elsewhere classified (nec) categories are used for known, discrete occupations which are not separately identified in ANZSCO Version 1.2 because of their lack of numerical significance in Australia or New Zealand. The occupation titles listed under nec categories are illustrative of the scope and range of occupations included in the nec category.
UNIT GROUP 3942: WOOD MACHINISTS AND OTHER WOOD TRADES WORKERS
Description: 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.
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:
NZ Register 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
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studying drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
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determining tooling and machine requirements and sequence of operations
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setting up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding
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operating machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces
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removing old finishes by stripping with steel wool and glasspaper, and by applying solvents and paint strippers, and removing softened finishes by scraping
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applying varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces and polishing and waxing finished surfaces
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fitting and fastening frame pieces
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mounting backing materials and subjects for framing
Other occupations in this Unit Group
Caveat on the occupations
Labour Market Testing Requirement