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