1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997  
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997   
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UNIT GROUP 7121 ENGINE AND BOILER OPERATORS

ENGINE AND BOILER OPERATORS operate and maintain stationary engines and associated mechanical equipment.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.

Tasks Include:

  • starting equipment, adjusting controls and observing meters, gauges and warning lights to obtain desired operating conditions and output
  • analysing temperature, pressure, fuel flow and other instrument readings to ensure efficient operation and combustion, detecting or isolating malfunctions and preventing damage
  • recording instrument readings, hours of operation, fuel consumption and power output
  • reporting on equipment performance and serviceability

Occupations:




This section contains the following subsection :
              7121-11 Engine or Boiler Operator

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