832 Packers and Product Assemblers
832 Packers and Product Assemblers
Packers and Product Assemblers wrap and place items into containers, seal containers in preparation for despatch to customers, and assemble components and subassemblies of products.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.
In Australia:
- AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.
Tasks Include:
- filling and packing products into containers
- labelling and wrapping finished products
- monitoring weight and quantity of products
- locating, positioning and securing components on workbenches
- assembling and securing components in sequence
- assembling parts, deburring and finishing items and fitting hardware
8321 Packers
Packers weigh, wrap, seal and label chocolate, fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood and other products.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.
In Australia:
- AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required
Tasks Include:
- obtaining supplies of products and assembling bags, package folders and cartons
- packing containers and bags with products, and counting, weighing and measuring amounts and adjusting quantities
- wrapping protective material around products, sealing bags and containers, and attaching pre-printed labels
- counting and placing bags and packages onto trays and racks, and into shipping cartons
- recording information such as numbers, weight, times and dates
- monitoring the filling of containers and adjusting machines to maintain volume and seal quality
- monitoring the supply and quality of containers and contents of holding tanks
- checking the cleanliness and operation of machines, equipment and containers
Occupations:
- 832111 Chocolate Packer
- 832112 Container Filler
- 832113 Fruit and Vegetable Packer
- 832114 Meat Packer
- 832115 Seafood Packer
- 832199 Packers nec
832111 Chocolate Packer
Weighs, wraps, seals and labels chocolate products.
Skill Level: 5
832112 Container Filler
Fills and seals containers with products, such as food, beverages, paints, oils and lotions, and packages the filled containers.
Skill Level: 5
Specialisations:
- Bottling Attendant
- Cannery Worker
- Labelling Machine Operator
832113 Fruit and Vegetable Packer
Weighs, wraps, seals and labels fruit and vegetables.
Skill Level: 5
832114 Meat Packer
Weighs, wraps, seals and labels meat and meat products.
Skill Level: 5
832115 Seafood Packer
Weighs, wraps, seals and labels seafood products.
Skill Level: 5
832199 Packers nec
This occupation group covers Packers not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level: 5
Occupations in this group include:
- Biscuit Packer
- Bread Packer
- Cheese Packer
- Egg Packer
8322 Product Assemblers
Product Assemblers put together components and subassemblies that go into the production of metal products, electrical and electronic equipment, jewellery and precious metal articles, and joinery products.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.
In Australia:
- AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.
Tasks Include:
- locating, positioning and securing components on workbenches
- punching and drilling mounting holes in parts and assembled products
- assembling and securing components in sequence
- assembling parts by nailing, screwing, gluing and dowelling, riveting, crimping, soldering and spot welding components
- fitting hardware items, such as hinges, catches and knobs, to parts
- attaching and fastening jewellery and jewellery parts to fabricate bracelets, necklaces, brooches and earrings
- deburring and finishing items using files, grinding wheels and emery paper
- may manually wind light electrical field coils
Occupation:
- 832211 Product Assembler
832211 Product Assembler
Puts together components and subassemblies that go into the production of metal products, electrical and electronic equipment, jewellery and precious metal articles, and joinery products.
Skill Level: 5
Specialisations:
- Electrical and Electronic Assembler
- Light Coil Winder
- Vehicle Assembler