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