The occupations in this sub-major group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Rideshare Drivers and Taxi Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Rideshare Drivers are included in Occupation 711133 Rideshare Driver. Taxi Drivers are included in Occupation 711134 Taxi Driver.

• Hire Car Driver
• Limousine Driver

• Drives a limousine, hire car or private car to transport passengers to their desired destinations
• Ensures the vehicle is clean and well maintained
• Assists passengers with loading and unloading luggage or other items
• Provides a high level of customer service, including assisting passengers with special requirements or requests
• Maintains records of trips, including mileage and fuel consumption
• Reports vehicle maintenance issues or accidents to the appropriate authorities

Registration or licensing is required.

• Plans and conducts route surveys to identify potential obstacles and hazards, such as low power lines and narrow bridges
• Consults with relevant authorities and obtains necessary permits and approvals
• Drives an escort vehicle and coordinates the movement of oversize loads
• Communicates with drivers and provides guidance and assistance during the transportation of oversize loads
• Monitors and ensures compliance with road rules and regulations
• Provides traffic control and ensures the safety of other road users
• Maintains accurate records and documentation related to oversize load movements
• Responds to emergencies during escort and takes appropriate action to mitigate risks

Registration or licensing is required.

Chauffeurs and Taxi Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Chauffeurs are included in Occupation 711131 Chauffeur. Taxi Drivers are included in Occupation 711134 Taxi Driver.

• Accepts ride requests from an online application, with a predetermined fare
• Drives a privately owned vehicle to transport passengers to their desired destinations
• Follows traffic laws and regulations to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users
• Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of the vehicle
• Tracks and records passenger fares and payments
• Adheres to company platform policies and procedures
• May rate or provide feedback on customers following each trip

Registration or licensing is required.

Chauffeurs and Rideshare Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Chauffeurs are included in Occupation 711131 Chauffeur. Rideshare Drivers are included in Occupation 711133 Rideshare Driver.

• Receives job requests, including from taxi ranks and kerbside hails
• Plans routes to pick up passengers
• Drives a taxi to transport passengers to their desired destinations
• Assists passengers with loading and unloading luggage or other items
• Assists passengers with special requirements to arrive at their desired destination
• Uses a meter to display and determine fares, collects payment, and issues a receipt
• Maintains cleanliness and roadworthiness of the taxi
• Reports any vehicle maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate authorities
• Maintains accurate records of trips, including mileage and fares collected

Registration or licensing is required.

• Courtesy Driver
• Rental Car Ferry Driver

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

• School Bus Driver

• Drives a bus to transport passengers over established routes while adhering to traffic regulations
• Stops at set locations to enable passengers to board and alight
• Assists passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus
• Collects fares and issues tickets, and monitors electronic payment
• Provides information to passengers regarding routes, schedules and fares
• Monitors and ensures the safety of passengers during transit, and maintains the orderly conduct of passengers
• Completes required paperwork and documentation, such as daily logs and incident reports

Registration or licensing is required.

• Coach Tour Driver

• Plans and organises tour itineraries and routes
• Drives a coach to transport passengers to destinations
• Assists passengers with boarding and disembarking the coach
• Provides commentary and information to passengers about points of interest
• Handles customer enquiries and resolves any issues or complaints
• Keeps records of milage, fuel consumption and passenger numbers for reporting purposes

Registration or licensing is required.

• Drives a coach to transport passengers on scheduled services
• Adheres to established routes and schedules
• Assists passengers with boarding and disembarking the coach
• Collects fares, issues tickets to passengers, and monitors an automated ticketing machine
• Provides information and assistance to passengers regarding routes, schedules and destinations
• Communicates with dispatch or control centre to report any delays or incidents
• Adheres to road safety regulations and legislation, including the completion of relevant log books

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Passenger Train Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Passenger Train Drivers are included in Occupation 711332 Passenger Train Driver.

• Freight Locomotive Driver

• Inspects locomotives and rolling stock before, during and after journeys
• Operates and monitors controls to regulate speed, direction and braking, and track fuel consumption
• Ensures livestock freight are safe and in good physical condition
• Communicates with control centres and other train crew using radios and signals
• Manages the loading and unloading of freight
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance tasks on-track if necessary
• Couples and uncouples wagons using manual tools
• Keeps records of journeys, delays and any incidents that occur
• Follows timetables and schedules to ensure on-time delivery of freight

Registration or licensing is required.

Freight Train Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Freight Train Drivers are included in Occupation 711331 Freight Train Driver.

• Passenger Locomotive Driver
• Rail Car Driver

• Operates and monitors controls to regulate speed, direction and braking of the train
• Monitors track and weather conditions and railway signals
• Ensures passengers, including those with mobility restrictions, board and alight vehicles in a safe and timely manner
• Communicates with control centres using radio or other communication devices
• Adheres to timetables and schedules to ensure on-time arrival and departures of trains
• Makes announcements to passengers and liaises with onboard staff
• Responds to emergencies or unexpected situations, such as mechanical failures or medical incidents
• Ensures public safety by adhering to public duty of care protocols and monitoring transit security procedures
• Completes reports related to train operations and incidents

Registration or licensing is required.

• Operates tram controls and regulates speed
• Monitors traffic conditions and adjusts driving accordingly
• Announces stops and provides passenger information
• Reports mechanical or operational issues

Truck Drivers are excluded from this minor group. Truck Drivers are included in Minor Group 713 Truck Drivers.

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

• Office Mover

• 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

Postal Sorting Officers are excluded from this unit group. Postal Sorting Officers are included in Occupation 599332 Postal Sorting Officer.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

Truck Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Truck Drivers are included in Minor Group 713 Truck Drivers.

• Courier

• Fast Food Delivery Person
• Parcel Contractor
• Van Driver

• Collects goods from a collection point for delivery
• Plans delivery routes to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods
• Organises items for delivery according to delivery routes
• Loads and unloads items for delivery in a safe and secure manner
• Receives certification of delivery and completes delivery logs and records
• Returns undelivered items to the appropriate location
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections on the delivery vehicle to ensure safe and efficient operation
• May receive and process payments for deliveries

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Postie

• Sorts and organises mail for delivery
• Completes daily vehicle safety checks and loads mail onto a delivery vehicle
• Delivers mail to homes and businesses
• Obtains signatures from recipients for some delivered items
• Returns undelivered mail to a post office
• Maintains records of mail counts, deliveries and equipment
• Assists with checking wrongly addressed, missorted, undelivered and redirected mail, and processing freepost and underpaid mail

Delivery Drivers are excluded from this minor group. Delivery Drivers are included in Minor Group 712 Delivery Drivers.

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Articulated Truck Drivers, Delivery Drivers and Tanker Truck Drivers are excluded from this unit group. Articulated Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713231 Articulated Truck Driver. Delivery Drivers are included in Minor Group 712 Delivery Drivers. Tanker Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713232 Tanker Truck Driver.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Articulated Truck Drivers, Delivery Drivers and Tanker Truck Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Articulated Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713231 Articulated Truck Driver. Delivery Drivers are included in Minor Group 712 Delivery Drivers. Tanker Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713232 Tanker Truck Driver. 

• Cement Mixer Driver
• Compactor Driver (Waste Collection)

• Drives and manoeuvres a truck into position for loading and unloading goods
• Drives a truck to transport goods to designated locations
• Communicates with dispatchers and other truck drivers to coordinate deliveries
• Maintains accurate records of goods transported, including delivery times and locations
• Performs routine maintenance on the truck, such as checking oil and tyre pressure

Registration or licensing is required.

• Mechanic Recovery (Army)

• Drives a tow truck to the location of broken-down or damaged motor vehicles
• Attaches vehicles securely onto the tow truck using appropriate equipment
• Transports broken-down or damaged vehicles to designated repair facilities or other requested locations
• Unloads vehicles safely at requested locations
• Completes necessary paperwork and documentation for each tow

Rigid and Tow Truck Drivers are excluded from this unit group. Rigid truck drivers are included in Occupation 713131 Truck Driver (General). Tow Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713132 Tow Truck Driver.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Tanker Truck Drivers and Truck Drivers (General) are excluded from this occupation. Tanker Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713232 Tanker Truck Driver. Truck Drivers (General) are included in Occupation 713131 Truck Driver (General).

• Linehaul Driver
• Livestock Transporter
• Logging Truck Driver
• Road Train Driver
• Semi Trailer Driver
• Vehicle Haulage Driver

• Drives and manoeuvres articulated truck and trailer combinations
• Couples and uncouples trailer combinations as required
• Loads and unloads goods using specialised vehicles such as side loaders
• Performs maintenance and repairs on the truck, utilising specialised mechanical knowledge, particularly when driving in isolated areas
• Maintains knowledge of road rules relating to haulage across all states and territories
• Operates relevant company and client applications to provide real time visibility and trip reports
• Manages cargo weights to comply with load limitations and ensures safe distribution of weight
• May transport livestock or dangerous goods, complying with relevant safety standards

Registration or licensing is required.

• Tanker Driver

• Milk Tanker Driver
• Petrol Tanker Driver
• Water Tanker Driver

• Inspects and maintains a tanker truck to ensure it is in proper working condition
• Loads and unloads bulk liquids into the tanker truck
• Drives the tanker truck to transport bulk liquids to designated locations
• Follows all safety regulations and procedures while operating the tanker truck
• Monitors the levels and conditions of bulk liquids during transportation
• Completes necessary paperwork and documentation for each delivery

Warehouse Administrators are excluded from this sub-major group. Warehouse Administrators are included in Occupation 571531 Warehouse Administrator.

The occupations in this sub-major group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Warehouse Administrators are excluded from this minor group. Warehouse Administrators are included in Occupation 571531 Warehouse Administrator.

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Warehouse Administrators are excluded from this unit group. Warehouse Administrators are included in Occupation 571531 Warehouse Administrator.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Stores Assistant
• Warehouse Assistant

• Manufacturing Storeperson
• Pick Packer (Warehouse)
• Storeperson (Defence)

• Unloads vehicles, opens packages and removes contents
• Checks incoming goods for damage and discrepancies between orders, supply and invoices
• Labels goods with details of storage locations
• Uses software to record and obtain details of location and quantity of items in stock
• Orders goods and issues invoices as required to ensure readiness for demand
• Selects, packs, weighs and seals goods for distribution
• May use materials handling equipment such as hydraulic pallet lifters and hand trucks

Warehouse Administrators are excluded from this occupation. Warehouse Administrators are included in Occupation 571531 Warehouse Administrator.

• Oversees the handling and organisation of goods within a store or warehouse
• Manages inventory, allocates shipments and verifies orders
• Trains and supervises warehouse staff to ensure efficient operations
• Implements and enforces safety regulations within the warehouse
• Prepares relevant documentation and records as required

The occupations in this sub-major group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Vehicle Painters are excluded from this unit group. Vehicle Painters are included in Occupation 351631 Vehicle Painter.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Powder Coater

• Prepares surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and masking
• Mixes and prepares paint colours to achieve desired results
• Sets up and operates spray painting equipment, ensuring proper pressure and nozzle settings
• Applies paint and other coatings to manufactured items using spray guns or other application methods
• Monitors and adjusts paint flow, coverage and thickness to achieve desired finish
• Inspects painted items for defects and touches up as necessary

• Prepares surfaces for sandblasting by cleaning and removing any debris or contaminants
• Prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions
• Directs and controls the flow of abrasive materials onto surfaces to remove paint, rust or other coatings
• Adjusts sandblasting machine settings to achieve desired results
• Inspects surfaces after sandblasting to ensure they are clean and free of imperfections
• Maintains and repairs sandblasting equipment as needed

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Paper and Pulp Machine Operator

• Operates and adjusts the settings of paper and pulp production machinery to ensure consistent output as per the specifications
• Loads raw materials and chemicals into plant equipment to make and bleach pulp
• Operates machinery such as blenders, agitators and driers to process, sample, wash and blend pulp
• Transfers pulp to storage tanks and operates machinery to agitate pulp to maintain consistency
• Loads pulp and additives such as dye into paper making equipment or machines, and operates machinery to make paper and pulp products
• Monitors and controls the flow of materials throughout the pulp and paper making process
• Operates drier and calendar rolls, and imparts gloss and coating mixtures to paper or paper products

• Coordinates the loading and unloading of logs onto equipment and conveyors
• Operates timber and wood processing machines or plant equipment to strip, debark and prepare logs for processing
• Operates machines and equipment such as saws, planers and sanders to process and cut logs and timber into desired sizes and shapes
• Operates machines such as lathes and slicing machines to produce veneers, and laminates veneers using glue
• Inspects, measures and grades planks and wood products to ensure they meet quality standards
• Monitors the wood drying process, which may involve the use of kilns, to ensure the wood reaches the specific moisture content
• Keeps records of timber and wood products processed, equipment maintenance schedules, and any production issues encountered

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Poly Welder

• Reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine product requirements
• Sets up and operates machines to measure, cut, shape, fit and assemble plastics materials
• Cuts, trims and shapes plastics materials using hand tools
• Fastens seams or joints together with welds or bonds to assemble components into products or to repair plastic items
• Carries out butt and electrofusion welding of polyethylene plastic pipe works and components
• Carries out routine quality checks on products, such as dimensional checks, clarity of colour, and impact resistance
• Finishes off plastic parts, including sanding and polishing

• Blow Moulding Machine Operator
• Extruding Machine Operator (Plastics)
• Injection Moulding Machine Operator (Plastics)
• Plastic Cablemaking Machine Operator
• Plastic Compounding and Reclamation Machine Operator
• Plastic Production Machine Setter

• Sets up and prepares machines ready for plastics production
• Sets injection moulding parameters to machinery, and places and aligns robots to prepare for robotic processes
• Operates controls to regulate temperature, pressure, speed and flow of plastics operation
• Measures and loads raw plastic materials, items and ingredients for mixing into machines and feeding mechanisms
• Threads uncoated wire and cable through plastic coating machines, around take-up reels, and through dies and cooling chambers
• Performs routine quality checks on products, such as dimensional checks, clarity of colour, and impact resistance
• Examines output for defects and conformity to specifications

• Fibreglass Laminator

• Sets up and prepares machines for reinforced plastics production
• Checks all templates, moulds and cut-out patterns to be used in the manufacturing process to ensure that they conform to specifications
• Applies gelcoat, colouring and fibre-reinforced plastic to moulds according to specifications
• Monitors and adjusts machine settings to ensure proper application of materials
• Ensures the correct applications of mixtures for effective setting of resins and gelcoats
• Checks completed products for conformance to specifications and to identify any deficiencies
• Repairs or modifies damaged or defective fibreglass parts to ensure they are fit for purpose

• Conveyor Belt Technician
• Rubber Belt Splicer
• Rubber Liner
• Tyre Retreader

• Monitors the functioning of rubber processing machinery producing products
• Sets up and calibrates rubber processing machines based on the specific production requirements
• Operates controls to regulate temperature, pressure, speed and flow of operation to achieve desired rubber quality
• Measures and loads raw rubber materials, items and ingredients for mixing into machines and feeding mechanisms
• Monitors operations, regulates material supply, and adds chemicals and colorants to mixture
• Examines finished rubber products for defects and conformity to specifications

• Foam Cutter
• Guillotine Operator (Plastics)
• Thermoforming Machine Operator

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Embroiderer

• Reads and interprets work orders and sewing patterns
• Guides fabric and materials through industrial sewing machines, ensuring accurate stitching
• Adjusts machine settings such as tension, stitch length and speed
• Trims excess threads and removes waste
• Inspects finished products for quality and makes necessary adjustments
• Performs routine maintenance on sewing machines, such as cleaning and oiling

• Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator
• Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator
• Weaving Machine Operator
• Yarn Carding and Spinning Machine Operator

• Prepares textile or footwear production machines for operation to process raw hides, skins and textile fibres
• Operates automated machines that dye and tan hides and skins, and dye textiles
• Operates automated machines that cut and machine leather and synthetic shoe uppers, and make shoes
• Operates automated machines that convert raw textile fibres into continuous untwisted and twisted strands of yarn for use in clothing, carpets, curtains, linens and other fabrics
• Programs machines to position and feed fibre packages to produce carpets, linens and other textiles
• Oversees process of tying and splicing ends to repair broken yarns

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Candle Maker

• Sets up and prepares machines to produce chemical goods
• Measures the ingredients used in chemical products to be mixed and blended
• Operates crushing machines or mills to grind and pulverise solid chemicals and other materials to a specified size suitable for processing
• Monitors the removal of the ground product from machines, and inspects and tests samples of products for quality and consistency
• Performs regular checks and basic maintenance on processing machines, and reports any faults
• Follows safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
• Records production data and maintains production logs

• Brick Extruder Operator
• Porcelain Turner
• Slip Caster

• Sets up and prepares machines for clay product manufacturing
• Operates and controls clay processing machinery, including extruders, moulds, kilns and drying equipment
• Inspects clay products for defects and quality control
• Loads raw clay materials into machines and feeds them through production
• Mixes clay and other materials according to specified formulas
• Assists in the development and testing of new clay product designs

• Concrete Pipe Machine Operator
• Concrete Precast Moulder
• Concrete Tile Machine Operator

• Sets up and prepares machines for operation
• Monitors and adjusts machine settings to ensure proper operation and quality of products
• Feeds raw materials into machines and removes finished products
• Inspects products for defects and ensures they meet quality standards
• Performs routine maintenance on machines, troubleshoots and resolves machine malfunctions and issues
• Records production data and maintains production logs

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Ore Crushing Machine Operator

• Operates and maintains crushing machines and equipment to crush materials such as cement, ore, rock and coal
• Ensures proper feed rate of material for consistent operations
• Adjusts machine settings to achieve desired granularity and consistency of crushed materials
• Monitors the crushing process for any abnormalities and malfunctions, and makes required adjustments
• Dislodges and clears jammed materials or other items from machinery or equipment, and transfers crushed materials between work areas using loaders, excavators or other earthmoving machinery
• Examines crushed materials visually or with hands to ensure conformance to established standards

• Glass Furnace Operator
• Glass Maker
• Glass Melt Operator
• Glassware Maker

• Understands the production specifications and sets up glass production machines to ensure precise production
• Monitors the melting and refining process of raw materials to form molten glass, and adjusts machine settings to control the temperature and flow of molten glass
• Changes, positions and aligns moulds on glass production machines as per production requirements
• Inspects glass products for defects and ensures they meet quality standards
• Conducts regular inspections and basic upkeep of glass production machines to ensure optimal performance, while identifying and resolving mechanical issues
• Monitors and controls the production rate to meet production targets, and maintains production records, while reporting any issues or discrepancies

• Evaluates digital images for quality issues like exposure and focus
• Adjusts images by cropping and adjusting colour, brightness and contrast for optimal print quality
• Adjusts settings and runs automatic developing equipment
• Inspects prints and adjusts settings on print-making equipment to produce required number, size and type of prints
• Monitors and tests photographic processing and printing equipment, and maintains operational standards
• May develop black and white images by separate processes, and operate enlargers
• May assist customers to turn photographs into customisable products

• Assembles, packages, inspects and sorts surgical instruments and other hospital equipment, soft goods and linen for cleaning and sterilisation
• Operates cleaning and sterilisation equipment according to guidelines
• Monitors sterilisation cycles and equipment functionality
• Maintains inventory of sterile supplies and restocks as needed
• Adheres to infection control and safety protocols
• Collaborates with Health Professionals to ensure that sterilised equipment is readily available for patient care
• Cleans and maintains the sterilisation service facility and equipment

• Marble Cutter
• Stone Polisher
• Stone Sawyer

• Sets up and prepares machines for stone cutting and finishing
• Measures and marks stones according to specifications
• Loads and unloads stones into machines
• Operates and monitors machines to ensure stones are cut accurately and efficiently
• Inspects finished stones for quality and makes adjustments to machines as needed
• Uses hand tools to finish and polish stones
• Cleans and maintains machines to ensure proper functioning

• Amusement Ride Operator
• Drone Pilot
• Mine Controller (Autonomous Haulage)
• Plaster Caster
• Plaster Machine Operator
• Projectionist
• Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot

Drillers are excluded from this minor group. Drillers are included in Occupation 399231 Driller.

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Stevedores are excluded from this unit group. Stevedores are included in Occupation 741937 Stevedore.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Crane Truck Operator
• Mobile Crane Operator
• Tower Crane Operator

• Operates controls for cranes, hoists, lifts and winches to lift, move and place materials, equipment and people
• Inspects and maintains cranes, hoists, lifts and winches to ensure they are in proper working condition
• Determines the weight and dimensions of loads to be lifted, and selects appropriate equipment and lifting methods
• Positions and secures loads using slings, chains or other lifting devices
• Monitors and adjusts crane movements to ensure safe and efficient operation

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Alumina Refinery Operator
• Brake Press Operator
• Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator
• Foundry Operator
• Furnace Operator (Metal)
• Laser Operator
• Sheetmetal Worker (Second Class)
• Tool Setter

• Interprets engineering production schematics and blueprints
• Operates and monitors rolling plant, machinery and equipment to process mineral ore
• Operates and adjusts production plant to shape metal stock and castings, and cut sheet metal
• Operates computer-controlled production plant
• Operates furnaces and quenching plant to smelt and change the structure of metals
• Operates welding and electroplating plant
• Casts molten metal and operates plant to draw metal wire through dies
• Uses kilns and ovens to fire ceramics

Drillers are excluded from this unit group. Drillers are included in Occupation 399231 Driller.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Mining Operator
• Mining Plant Operator

• Ancillary Operator (Mining)
• Bogger Operator
• Coal Miner
• Dragline Operator
• Gold Miner
• Iron Ore Miner
• Opal Miner
• Underground Truck Operator

• Operates mining equipment to excavate coal, ore, rock and other minerals
• Loads materials onto trucks or conveyors for transportation
• Inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance and repairs
• Follows mining plans and procedures to extract minerals from the earth
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of underground support systems
• Collects and analyses samples to determine the quality and composition of minerals

Registration or licensing is required.

• Blast Crew Operator
• Charge Up Operator
• Drill and Blast Supervisor

• Inspects and prepares blast sites for explosives
• Assembles and positions explosives according to safety regulations and blast plans
• Monitors weather conditions and adjusts blast plans accordingly
• Conducts pre-blast checks and ensures that the blast area is clear
• Detonates explosives using appropriate methods and techniques
• Inspects blast sites after detonation to assess the effectiveness of the blast and ensure safety standards are met
• Tests and maintains detonation equipment

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Dam or Reservoir Operator
• Water or Wastewater Networks Operator

• Monitors and operates wastewater or water treatment processes and equipment
• Adjusts chemical dosages and treatment processes to maintain water quality
• Monitors and controls water storage and distribution systems
• Inspects and maintains wastewater or water treatment equipment and machinery
• Responds to emergencies at a wastewater treatment facility, and takes appropriate action
• Collects samples of water or wastewater for testing
• Collects and analyses data on water quality and treatment processes
• Prepares reports on plant operations and water quality

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

• Air Conditioning Plant Operator
• Marine Engine Driver
• Refrigeration Plant Operator

• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on engines, boilers and mechanical systems
• Monitors and adjusts controls to maintain optimal operating conditions
• Records and reports on the performance and maintenance of equipment
• Inspects and tests safety devices and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations and standards
• Responds to alarms and emergencies, and takes appropriate action to prevent damage or accidents
• Assists with the installation and commissioning of new equipment

• Grain Handler
• Palletiser Operator
• Receival Point Operator (Grain)
• Tank Farm Operator (Petroleum)

• Loads bulk materials onto trucks, trains or ships
• Unloads bulk materials from trucks, trains or ships
• Moves, stores and stacks bulk materials
• Monitors and adjusts plant and equipment settings for efficiency and safety
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections on plant and equipment
• Records and maintains accurate documentation of materials handled

• Premix Concrete Batcher

• Operates controls to transfer specified quantities of ingredients to mixing area
• Starts mixer to blend ingredients for specified time and to discharge batch into truck or other container
• Monitors machinery operation for processing specifications
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work area
• Tests and adjusts machine settings and mixes to ensure concrete meets specifications
• Monitors and records production output and quality control data
• Inspects and maintains raw material inventory levels
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment
• Follows safety procedures and regulations to ensure a safe working environment
• May operate concrete mixer truck to transport mixed concrete to construction site

Registration or licensing is required.

• Concrete Boom Operator

• Operates concrete pumping equipment to pump concrete
• Pours, sprays and spreads concrete over areas such as foundations, pools and retaining walls
• Prepares concrete pump for operation by setting up and connecting hoses, pipes and other equipment
• Maintains concrete pump equipment

Railway Shunters are excluded from this occupation. Railway Shunters are included in Occupation 741934 Railway Shunter.

• Interprets movement orders and timetables to monitor train movements and the arrangement of rolling stock
• Operates control panels and switches to control the movement of trains
• Communicates with train drivers and other railway personnel using radios and communication systems
• Notifies control centres of delays or accidents
• Operates railway turntables to change the direction of rolling stock
• Inspects railway signals and equipment, and reports faults and malfunctions

Registration or licensing is required.

• Operates plant and equipment to weigh vehicles and their loads
• Ensures weighing plant and equipment are calibrated and maintained in accordance with standards and regulations
• Monitors and controls traffic flow to ensure efficient and safe operation of the weighing plant
• Issues measurement tickets to record readings of weight
• Inspects vehicles and their loads to ensure compliance with weight restrictions and regulations
• Maintains accurate records of weight measurements and transactions

• Beverage Distiller
• Bitumen Plant Operator
• Cement Production Plant Operator
• Crematorium Operator
• Snow Maker
• Wash Plant Operator

Mobile Crane Operators are excluded from this sub-major group. Mobile Crane Operators are included in Occupation 732131 Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator.

The occupations in this sub-major group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Mobile Crane Operators are excluded from this minor group. Mobile Crane Operators are included in Occupation 732131 Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator.

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Harvester Operator (Agriculture)
• Tractor Operator

• Prepares and positions agricultural and horticultural plant for operation
• Operates tractor-drawn and self-propelled plant to plough land and sow, fertilise, cultivate and harvest crops, and avoids damaging crops
• Calibrates and monitors agricultural and horticultural plant performance, including adjusting speed, height and depth of implements, as well as distribution or collection rates as needed

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Forestry Machine Operator

• Forwarder Operator
• Harvester Operator (Forestry)
• Skidder Operator

• Prepares and positions logging plant for operation
• Operates logging plant to hold, lift and cut trees
• Operates attachments to lift, swing, release and sort trees and logs, and operates auxiliary plant such as chipping machines and log splitting machines
• Feeds felled trees into processors to strip limbs and cut logs, and loads logs onto stockpiles and onto trucks
• Keeps log tallies and writes work reports
• Services logging plant and performs minor repairs

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Construction Plant Operator (General)

• Maintains and operates a range of earthmoving plant to excavate, level, compact and shape earth and other materials
• Loads, transports and unloads materials using earthmoving plant and equipment
• Performs routine pre-start checks, maintenance, minor repairs and adjustments on earthmoving plant and equipment
• Monitors and reports any faults or malfunctions of earthmoving plant and equipment

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Operates a backhoe and attachments to excavate and remove earth, rock and other materials
• Breaks through hard surfaces using backhoe attachments
• Uses backhoe attachments to lift and place objects such as pipes, poles and logs
• Loads and unloads materials onto trucks or other vehicles using a backhoe
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections on backhoe and attachments

• Dozer Operator

• Scraper Operator (Earthmoving)

• Prepares the bulldozer for operation by conducting pre-start checks and maintenance
• Operates the bulldozer to gouge out, level and move materials according to project specifications
• Uses blades and other attachments to perform tasks such as pushing, grading and compacting materials
• Monitors and adjusts the bulldozer's controls to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Performs routine repairs on the bulldozer as required

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Digger Operator

• Positions, operates, controls, monitors and adjusts heavy excavation plant to excavate, move and load earth, rock and rubble in a safe and efficient manner
• Loads and unloads excavation plant with materials
• Performs pre-start checks and routine maintenance on excavation plant
• May perform manual excavation and shovelling as required

• Determines the appropriate grades and slopes for the construction project
• Operates and controls a grader to spread and level materials such as soil, gravel and asphalt on construction sites
• Monitors and adjusts the grader's speed and blade position to achieve desired results
• Performs routine maintenance tasks on the grader, such as cleaning and lubricating

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Bobcat Operator
• Front-end Loader Operator

• Moves materials to designated areas, and loads and unloads materials onto trucks or other vehicles using the loader
• Weighs and measures materials to ensure accurate loading
• Inspects and maintains the loader to ensure it is in proper working condition
• Performs routine maintenance on the loader, such as cleaning and lubricating

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Tunneller

• Operates and performs routine repairs and maintenance on tunnelling equipment and machinery, such as road header machines and tunnel boring machines
• Excavates and removes soil and rock to create tunnels and shafts
• Installs and maintains support systems, such as timber, steel or concrete linings
• Installs site services such as air supply, ventilation, dust extraction and drainage
• Monitors and adjusts tunnelling equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Inspects and tests tunnelling structures for stability and integrity
• Follows engineering plans and specifications to ensure accurate tunnel construction
• Collaborates with engineers and other construction workers to coordinate tunnelling activities

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Fork Truck Operator
• Forklift Operator

• Reach Truck Operator

• Aligns, raises and lowers forks to stack and unstack items in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals
• Operates forklifts on rails or using electronic guidance systems to control movement
• Transports goods to designated areas in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals using a lift truck
• May operate a vehicle capable of lifting fully loaded shipping containers
• May operate specialised trucks to carry items beneath elevated frames

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Ramp Agent

• Loads and unloads air freight from aircraft
• Inspects air freight to ensure it is properly loaded and secured
• Operates vehicles and material-moving equipment during the loading, unloading and transportation of air freight
• Sorts air freight for processing, transport or storage
• Positions loading ramps and staircases to allow passengers to board and disembark aircraft
• Assists in the movement of aircraft on the ground
• Communicates with pilots, Flight Attendants and other ground crew members to coordinate aircraft operations

Registration or licensing is required.

• Operates fuelling vehicles and equipment to refuel aircraft according to specific fuel requirements
• Connects ground fuel storage tanks to aircraft by operating pumps and valves, and managing flow rates to prevent overfilling or underfilling
• Monitors fuel levels in storage tanks and ensures accurate and safe fuelling of aircraft
• Inspects fuelling equipment and reports any malfunctions or damage while following safety procedures and regulations
• Maintains records of fuel transactions, completes necessary paperwork and communicates with aircraft crew and ground personnel to coordinate fuelling operations
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of fuelling equipment
• Responds to fuel-related emergencies, such as spills or leaks, by executing emergency response procedures

Registration or licensing is required.

• Road Marker

• Prepares roads and other surfaces for line marking
• Measures and marks out lines and symbols on roads and other surfaces
• Operates line marking machinery and equipment to apply markings to surfaces accurately

Railway Signal Operators are excluded from this occupation. Railway Signal Operators are included in Occupation 732935 Railway Signal Operator.

• Assembles and disassembles trains, locomotives and/or rolling stock in the marshalling yard
• Places wagons into railway parking tracks (sidings)
• Moves trains safely between yards and platforms
• Conducts safety checks on trains and rolling stock
• Directs train drivers around the marshalling yard

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Inspects and assesses railway tracks to identify maintenance and repair needs
• Operates plant machinery to lay and align railway tracks
• Repairs and maintains railway tracks using appropriate tools and equipment
• Monitors and adjusts track alignment to ensure safe and efficient train operations
• Performs routine maintenance tasks on plant machinery to ensure proper functioning
• Collaborates with other railway personnel to coordinate track maintenance activities

• Controls roller speed and direction to achieve desired compaction and smoothness
• Monitors surface conditions and adjusts roller operation as necessary
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of roller equipment
• Follows project plans and specifications for surface preparation and compaction

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Wharf Labourer

• Loads and unloads cargo from ships using appropriate techniques and equipment such as forklifts, gantry cranes, reach stackers, straddle carriers, front-end loaders, excavators, mobile wharf cranes or conveyor systems
• Secures cargo using ropes, chains and other devices
• Transfers cargo between vessels and wharf storage facilities, and between storage facilities and road or rail transport
• Inspects cargo for damage and reports any issues
• Communicates with supervisors and other workers to coordinate cargo transfer operations
• Organises and prioritises cargo based on shipping schedules and requirements

Registration or licensing is required.

• Operates equipment to dampen dust and collect and dispose of litter and debris from streets and other paved surfaces
• Keeps records of areas cleaned
• Inspects and undertakes minor maintenance on street cleaning equipment

• Aviation Groundcrew (Defence Force)
• Cable Ferry Operator
• Dredge Operator
• Mulcher Operator
• Paving Plant Operator
• Snow Groomer