8211 Construction and Demolition Labourers
8211 Construction and Demolition Labourers
Perform a variety of routine tasks associated with preparing, erecting and repairing structures and facilities, excavating earth and clearing and levelling sites, demolishing and dismantling buildings and structures, and removing and disposing of asbestos.
OSCA skill level
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
- Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education
821131 Asbestos Removalist
Identifies, safely removes and disposes of asbestos found in buildings, building materials such as tiles, flooring panels and ceiling sheets, and other structures through the use of containment enclosures and specialised equipment such as airless sprayers and injection equipment.
Registration or licensing is required.
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Identifies the presence and type of asbestos in buildings and in building materials, pipes, boilers and other structures
- Sets up containment enclosures and safety measures to prevent the spread of asbestos fibres during removal
- Operates specialised equipment such as airless sprayers and injection equipment, to safely remove and seal asbestos in secure containers for safe disposal, ensuring no leakage of asbestos fibres
- Cleans the site after asbestos removal using specialised vacuum cleaners and other cleaning tools to ensure that there are no residual asbestos fibres
- Conducts air monitoring and clearance testing to ensure the area is safe for reoccupation after asbestos removal
821132 Builder's Labourer
Performs routine tasks in preparing, erecting and repairing structures and facilities on building and construction sites, and in factories producing prefabricated building components.
Demolition Labourers and Pipe Layers are excluded from this occupation. Demolition Labourers are included in Occupation 821134 Demolition Labourer. Pipe Layers are included in Occupation 821632 Pipe Layer.
Alternative titles
- Construction Labourer
- Construction Worker
Specialisations
- Bricklayer's Assistant
- Carpenter's Assistant
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Assists with the preparation of building sites, including clearing debris and setting up barricades and scaffolding
- Carries and lifts materials and tools to and from work areas and around building sites
- Operates hand and power tools, such as drills, saws and hammers, to assist with the assembly and installation of prefabricated or structural building components
- Cleans building and construction sites, and maintains tools and equipment
821133 Concreter's Labourer
Assists with concrete mixing, pouring, finishing, screeding and reinforcement installation. Handles concreting materials, and undertakes preparation and cleaning of the worksite.
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Assists with concrete mixing, pouring and finishing
- Spreads and levels concrete surfaces
- Installs reinforcement materials under supervision
- Handles and transports concreting materials and tools
- Prepares worksites by cleaning and organising materials
- Assists with the setup and dismantling of formwork
- Assists with the placement and alignment of concrete forms
- Cleans and maintains concreting tools and equipment
821134 Demolition Labourer
Assesses, demolishes, dismantles and removes building structures and materials, such as brick, timber, concrete and metal.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Asbestos Removalists are excluded from this occupation. Asbestos Removalists are included in Occupation 821131 Asbestos Removalist.
Alternative title
- Demolition Worker
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Continually assesses building structures to ensure that the demolition process is safe and efficient
- Dismantles and removes building materials such as brick, timber, concrete and metal
- Operates machinery and other equipment to assist in the demolition process
821135 Earthmoving Labourer
Performs routine tasks in excavating earth, clearing and levelling sites, and digging irrigation channels.
Specialisation
- Grave Digger
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Performs routine tasks to manually excavate and move earth, rocks and other materials
- Loads excavated materials onto conveyors, wheelbarrows and trucks for removal
- Spreads and levels soil, gravel and sand on roads and driveways, trench bottoms and similar locations