French Polisher Jobs in Australia

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:

• NZQF 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.

• studying drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
• determining tooling and machine requirements and sequence of operations
• setting up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding
• operating machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces
• removing old finishes by stripping with steel wool and glasspaper, and by applying solvents and paint strippers, and removing softened finishes by scraping
• applying varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces and polishing and waxing finished surfaces
• fitting and fastening frame pieces
• mounting backing materials and subjects for framing