Most occupations in this minor 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 plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• erecting frameworks, roof framing and scaffolding, and laying sub-floors and floorboards
• operating machines and hand tools to cut and shape stones, bricks and timber
• laying bricks and stone blocks in rows and securing with mortar to construct walls
• assembling prepared wood to form structures ready to install
• nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting wall cladding and door and window frames
• checking vertical and horizontal alignment

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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• studying plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• erecting and dismantling restricted height scaffolding
• sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials and spreading layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for blocks using trowels
• laying bricks in rows, designs and shapes, and spreading mortar between joints
• embedding blocks in mortar and removing excess mortar
• checking vertical and horizontal alignment
• cutting, shaping and polishing stones and bricks using machines and hand tools, and shaping bricks to fit irregular spaces
• repairing and maintaining bricks, cement blocks and related structures
• designing and cutting monumental masonry and lettering
• constructing walls using stone slabs and large masonry slab blocks
• cutting, polishing, joining and installing stone kitchen benchtops
• may prepare base and bedding course and lay segmental paving

• 331111 Bricklayer
• 331112 Stonemason

Alternative Title:

• Blocklayer

Lays bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches, segmental paving and other structures. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Brick Paver
• Refractory Bricklayer

Cuts and shapes hard and soft stone blocks and masonry slabs to construct and renovate stone structures, kitchen benchtops and monumental masonry. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Monumental Stonemason

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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
• cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts
• erecting framework, panelised systems and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures
• nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames
• assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
• cutting wood joints
• may construct concrete formwork
• may repair existing fittings
• may work with plastic laminates, perspex and metals

• 331211 Carpenter and Joiner
• 331212 Carpenter
• 331213 Joiner

Constructs and installs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, and cuts, shapes and fits timber parts to form structures and fittings. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Shopfitter

Constructs, erects, installs, renovates and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard and other materials. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Fixing Carpenter
• Formwork Carpenter
• Prop and Scenery Maker

• Roof Carpenter

Cuts, shapes and fits timber parts in workshops to form structures and fittings, ready for installation. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Stairbuilder

Most occupations in this minor 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.

• measuring areas to be covered and consulting plans to estimate quantities of floor covering materials required
• preparing surfaces by removing old floor coverings, paint and wallpaper, fixing woodwork, filling holes and cracks, smoothing and sealing surfaces, and removing baseboard trims
• measuring, cutting and fixing underlay materials
• laying underlay and covering materials on floors, matching patterns, cutting shapes around fixtures and trimming edges
• selecting and preparing paints to required colours by mixing portions of pigment, oil, thinning and drying additives
• applying paints, varnishes and stains to surfaces using brushes, rollers and sprays, and hanging wallpaper

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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• measuring areas to be covered and consulting plans to estimate quantities of floor covering materials required
• preparing surfaces for covering and removing baseboard trims
• measuring, cutting and fixing underlay materials
• laying coverings, such as carpets, linoleum, parquetry blocks, cork tiles and other resilient flooring materials, over floors, matching patterns, cutting shapes around fixtures and trimming edges
• securing floor coverings and fitting edge trims in doorways
• sanding, staining and applying finishing coatings to timber floors
• mixing and applying resin flooring systems
• may polish concrete floors
• may install wall, ceiling, counter and bench coverings

• 332111 Floor Finisher

Measures, cuts, installs and repairs carpet, timber, vinyl, resilient resin and concrete floor coverings. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Carpet Layer
• Floor Sander
• Timber Floor Installer
• Vinyl Layer

Painters (Visual Arts) are included in Unit Group 2114 Visual Arts and Craft Professionals. Vehicle Painters are included in Unit Group 3243 Vehicle Painters. Industrial Spraypainters are included in Unit Group 7112 Industrial Spraypainters.

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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• erecting scaffolding and ladders, and placing drop sheets to protect adjacent areas from paint splattering
• preparing surfaces by removing old paint and wallpaper, fixing woodwork, filling holes and cracks, and smoothing and sealing surfaces
• selecting and preparing paints to required colours by mixing portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying additives
• applying paints, varnishes and stains to surfaces using brushes, rollers and sprays
• hanging wallpaper, matching patterns and trimming edges
• cleaning equipment and work areas
• may repair windows and replace glass in wooden and metal frames

• 332211 Painter

Alternative Titles:

• Painter and Decorator

Applies paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate surfaces of buildings and structures. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• House Painter

Most occupations in this minor 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 and taking measurements to determine materials required
• preparing surfaces and materials by removing old tiles, grout and adhesive, mixing plaster and cement, and marking and cutting glass
• installing glass and mirrors in windows, skylights, display cases, interior walls and ceilings
• measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning panels, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens
• applying coats of plaster to structures using trowels, and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness
• aligning starter rows of roofing material with edges of roofs, securing with wire, staples or nails, and overlapping successive layers of tiles
• spreading adhesive onto prepared surfaces and tiles, and setting tiles in position
• grouting tiles, and ensuring surfaces are waterproof

Autoglaziers are excluded from this occupation. Autoglaziers are included in Unit Group 8994 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters, in Occupation 899412 Autoglazier.

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.

• determining type and dimensions of glass required
• laying glass over patterns on padded tables and in jigs
• measuring and marking glass for cutting
• examining glass and marking defective areas
• cutting along patterns and templates
• breaking off sheets and excess glass with notched tools and glass pliers
• installing glass and mirrors in windows, skylights, display cases, interior walls and ceilings
• smoothing rough edges using belt sanders and smoothing wheels
• may coat, cut, etch, trim and treat glass to achieve special effects

• 333111 Glazier

Measures, cuts, finishes, fits and installs flat glass and mirrors.

Skill Level: 3

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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• determining plasterboard layout, and installing insulation and vapour barriers
• measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning plasterboard, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens
• preparing corner beads and securing them in position
• fixing plaster and paper cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
• covering joints and screw fixings with wet plaster and sealing compounds, and smoothing them using wet brushes and sandpaper
• mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness
• plumbing and straightening corners, angles and wall and ceiling surfaces
• creating decorative textures in finishing coats
• applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials

• 333211 Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling)
• 333212 Renderer (Solid Plaster)

Alternative Titles:

• Drywall Plasterer
• Wall and Ceiling Fixer

Applies and fixes plasterboard partitions, suspended ceilings, fire rating systems, acoustic ceiling panels, and composite wall linings to buildings. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Ceiling Fixer

Alternative Title:

• Solid Plasterer

Applies decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement and similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of structures. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Roof Plumbers (installers of sheetmetal roofing and guttering) are excluded from this occupation. Roof Plumbers are included in Unit Group 3341 Plumbers, in Occupation 334115 Roof Plumber.

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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• studying drawings, specifications and work sites to determine materials required
• erecting ladders and scaffolds
• placing and securing waterproof sheets over eaves
• nailing and stapling roofing underlay to roofs
• aligning starter rows of roofing material with edges of roofs, securing with wire, staples and nails, and overlapping successive layers of tiles
• sizing and cutting roofing material to fit around vents, chimney edges, corners and ridges
• fixing edge and ridge tiles in cement mortar
• slipping roofing material under prefabricated flashing and nailing it down
• caulking and flashing exposed nail heads to prevent leaks

• 333311 Roof Tiler

Cover roofs with tiles, sheets and shingles to form a waterproof surface. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• examining plans, measuring and marking surfaces and laying out work
• preparing wall and floor surfaces by removing old tiles, grout and adhesive, filling holes and cracks, and cleaning surfaces
• spreading adhesive onto prepared surfaces and tiles, and setting tiles in position
• using tile-cutting tools to cut and shape tiles needed for edges and corners, and around objects such as fittings and pipes
• ensuring tiles are correctly aligned and spaced
• grouting tiles, and cleaning and removing excess grout
• applying waterproofing systems
• may lay floors of granolithic, terrazzo, cement or similar composition
• may lay coloured tiles in patterns to create mosaics

• 333411 Wall and Floor Tiler

Lays ceramic, clay, slate, marble and glass tiles on external and internal walls and floors to provide protective and decorative finishes. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Ceramic Tiler
• Pool Tiler

Most occupations in this minor 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 blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required
• setting out and installing hot and cold water systems and associated equipment
• installing water-based fire protections systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems
• designing and installing sanitary plumbing and water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures
• fabricating and installing soil and waste stacks
• assembling and installing mechanical services plant, air handling and conditioning equipment and small bore heating systems
• installing sewerage and effluent pumping equipment and disposal systems
• installing below-ground drainage systems and associated ground support systems
• installing gas appliances, flues and pressure regulating devices
• fabricating and installing metal roofing, rainwater goods and flashings

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.

Registration or licensing is required.

• studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required
• setting out and installing hot and cold water systems and associated equipment
• installing water-based fire protections systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems
• designing and installing sanitary plumbing and water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures
• fabricating and installing soil and waste stacks
• assembling and installing mechanical services plant, air handling and conditioning equipment and small bore heating systems
• installing sewerage and effluent pumping equipment and disposal systems
• installing below-ground drainage systems and associated ground support systems
• installing, maintaining and repairing gas mains, piping systems downstream of the billing meter, and appliances and ancillary equipment associated with the use of fuel gases
• fabricating and installing metal roofing, rainwater goods and flashings

• 334112 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
• 334113 Drainer
• 334114 Gasfitter
• 334115 Roof Plumber
• 334116 Plumber (General)

• 334117 Fire Protection Plumber

Installs, maintains and repairs piping, ducting and equipment for heating, cooling and ventilation of buildings or vessels. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Alternative Title:

• Plumber and Drainer

Installs, maintains and designs below-ground drainage systems and associated sewerage or effluent disposal systems. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Alternative Title:

• Plumber and Gasfitter

Installs, maintains and repairs gas mains, piping systems downstream of the billing meter, and appliances and ancillary equipment associated with the use of fuel gases, including liquefied petroleum gas systems. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Installs, maintains and repairs flashings, metallic roof and wall claddings and rainwater products such as gutters and downpipes. Registration or licensing is required.

Roof Tilers are excluded from this occupation. Roof Tilers are included in Unit Group 3333 Roof Tilers, in Occupation 333311 Roof Tiler.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Fascia and Guttering Installer

Installs and repairs water, drainage, gas and sewerage pipes and systems other than water-based fire protection systems. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Installs, tests, services and repairs water-based fire protection systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems. Registration or licensing is required.

Fire Alarm Technicians and Fire Protection Equipment Technicians are excluded from this occupation. Fire Alarm Technicians are included in Unit Group 3423 Electronics Trades Workers, in Occupation 342313 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker. Fire Protection Equipment Technicians are included in Unit Group 3999 Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers, in Occupation 399918 Fire Protection Equipment Technician.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Sprinkler Fitter