Timber – Forest Products Worker

Traineeship

What Timber – Forest Products Workers do

  • Convert logs into usable timber by using bandsaws, gangsaws or circular saws
  • Cut timber to size and undertake various operations such as kiln drying, visual or mechanical stress grading
  • Prepare timber for dispatch by stacking and packing
  • Use computerised equipment for the production of veneers, plywood , laminates and paper products
  • Put together fabricated products such as timber frames and trusses
  • Fill orders by selecting timber and cut timber to required lengths
  • Keep administrative record

Your chances of success will be better if you have...

  • An interest in practical work and enjoy working with timber and timber products
  • Awareness of occupational, health and safety issues
  • Physical fitness
  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • Ability in maths
  • School Certificate

The Future

  • Employment for a minimum of one year
  • Employment areas include: timber mills and timberyards
  • For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to Contact for more information and advice?

Group Training Organisation

Phone / Fax

Email / Website

Address

Regions Serviced

Apprentices Trainees Employment Ltd (ATEL)

T (02) 6024 7366

F (02) 6056 1949

mike.kirby@atel.com.au

www.atel.com.au

2 Michael Dr

Wodonga

VIC 3690

Albury, Wagga Wagga, Sydney, Murray Area

Central West Group Apprentices Ltd

T (02) 6331 3655

F (02) 6331 9450

info@cwga.com.au

www.cwga.com.au

203-209 Russell St

Bathurst

NSW 2795

Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, Parkes

GTES

T (02) 6923 3000

F (02) 6921 8616

admin@gtes.com.au

www.gtes.com.au

161 Hammond Ave

Wagga Wagga

NSW 2650

Wagga Wagga, Riverina

Novaskill

T (02) 4906 6700

F (02) 4952 8070

recruitment@novaskill.com.au

www.novaskill.com.au

1st Floor

148 Lambton Rd

Broadmeadow

NSW 2292

Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Regional NSW, Rural NSW

 

 

 

Hunter Valley Training Company Pty Ltd

T (02) 4932 4222

F (02) 4932 4544

admin@hvtc.com.au

www.hvtc.com.au

 East Greta Junction

Maitland 2320

Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Sydney, Mid North Coast, New England, North Coast Gunnedah

ON Q Human Resources

T (07) 5523 3211

F (07) 5523 4188

tweedsouth@onqhr.com.au

www.onqhr.com.au

 Unit 6-8

Amber Road

Tweed Heads 2486

Far North Coast NSW

SERTEC Ltd

T (02) 6492 3944

F (02) 6492 4594

sertec@bega.com.au

www.sertec.com.au

163 Auckland St

Bega

NSW 2550

South East NSW

Sydney Training and Employment Ltd

T (02) 9715 7344

F (02) 9745 2900

info@1300apprentice.com.au

www.sydtrain.com.au

Level 2

28 Burwood Rd

Burwood

NSW 2134

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Newcastle, Central Coast, Canberra, Illawarra, Shoalhaven

TABMA Training Pty Ltd

T (02) 9277 3177

F (02) 9277 3170

info@tabma.com.au

www.tabma.com.au

 486 Pacific Highway

St Leonards 2065

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Regional NSW, Rural NSW

WorkVentures Group Training Ltd

T (02) 9282 6995

F (02) 9281 4397

info@workventures.com.au

www.workventures.com.au

 Level 3

393 George Street

Sydney 2000

Sydney Metropolitan Area

Timber / Forestry – Traineeship

Entry

Education / Training

Career Prospects

Articulation

 

Certificate II

 

 

Nil

Forest and Forest products

Forest Growing and management

Forestry Manager

Certificate III Forest and Forest products depending on the specialisation taken

Harvesting

Harvester Operator

Timber Merchandising

Sawmilling Site Foreman

or Manager

Wood Panel and Products

Timber Manufacturing Site Foreman or Manager

Manufactured Product

Wood Panel Products Site Foreman or Manager

Timber Manufactured Products

Timber / Forest Product Worker

 

 

Certificate III

 

 

Certificate II or

industry experience

Forest and Forest products

Forest Growing and management

Forestry Manager

Certificate IV Forest and Forest products depending on the specialisation taken

Harvesting

Harvester Operator

Timber Merchandising

Sawmilling Site Foreman

or Manager

Wood Panel and Products

Timber Manufacturing Site Foreman or Manager

Manufactured Product

Wood Panel Products Site Foreman or Manager

Timber Manufactured Products

Timber / Forest Product Worker

 

 

Certificate IV

 

 

Certificate III or

industry experience

Forest and Forest products

Forest Growing and management

Forestry Manager

Advance Standing in :Certificate IV Forest and Forest Products (Forest Growing and Management)

Harvesting

Harvester Operator

Certificate IV Forest and Forest Products (Harvesting)

Timber Merchandising

Sawmilling Site Foreman

or Manager

Certificate IV Forest and Forest Products (Sawmilling and Processing)

Wood Panel and Products

Timber Manufacturing Site Foreman or Manager

Certificate IV Forest and Forest Products (Timber Merchandising)

Manufactured Product

Wood Panel Products Site Foreman or Manager

Certificate IV Forest and Forest Products (Wood Panel Products)

Timber Manufactured Products

Management

Certificate IV Forest and Forest Products (Timber manufactured Products)

 

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