Group
Occupation

712131 Furniture Removalist

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

712131 Furniture Removalist

Drives a removal van or truck to move household and office furniture and equipment between locations.

Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisation

  • Office Mover

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Plans and organises the loading, transportation and unloading of furniture and equipment
  • Uses appropriate lifting techniques for heavy items
  • Packs and secures furniture and equipment for safe transportation
  • Drives a removal vehicle to transport furniture and equipment
  • Liaises with clients to determine preferences for placing furniture and equipment
  • Completes documentation, including inventories of furniture and equipment moved
  • Inspects and maintains a removal vehicle
  • May assist with packing, assembling and disassembling furniture and equipment
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