Furniture removalist

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Furniture removalist

Furniture removalists move domestic and commercial furniture between different locations locally or interstate. Activities may include examining the items to be moved, packing and labelling articles, loading goods and boxes into trucks and ensuring that they are completely secure, driving to and from locations, then unloading and unpacking items. They may also be required to keep an inventory of items, and maintain or clean their truck.

Working conditions

Furniture removalists may work long hours and be away from home for extended periods, especially if they drive country or interstate. The work can involve lots of lifting.

Tools and technologies

Furniture removalists may need to be able to drive loading equipment such as forklifts, as well as large removal vans.

Education and training

It is possible to work as a furniture removalist without any formal qualifications and get training on the job.

You can also undertake a traineeship in furniture removal (level 2 or level 3). The traineeships usually take between 12 and 24 months to complete, and the level 2 traineeship is available as a school-based traineeship. 

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