8219 Other Construction and Mining Labourers
8219 Other Construction and Mining Labourers
This unit group covers Construction and Mining Labourers not elsewhere classified. It includes Driller's Offsiders, Laggers, Mining Support Workers, Rail Protection Officers, Railway Track Workers and Surveyor's Assistants.
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
821931 Driller's Offsider
Performs routine tasks to assist Drillers, including setting up, operating and dismantling drilling sites for extracting oil, gas, mineral ore or water.
Alternative titles
- Driller's Assistant
- Roustabout (Oil and Gas)
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Assists in setting up drilling equipment and machinery at drilling sites, and the installation and maintenance of drill casings and pipes
- Operates drilling equipment under the supervision of Drillers
- Assists in the collection and analysis of drilling samples
- Cleans and maintains drilling equipment and work areas
- Assists in the dismantling and removal of drilling equipment and machinery
- Assists in the transportation of drilling equipment and materials to and from drill sites
821932 Lagger
Applies insulating materials such as felt, fibreglass, polyurethane and cork to pipes, steam generators, process vats and ducting, and secures insulation with wire, wire netting, staples, metal strapping and using welding torches.
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Determines insulation requirements for pipes, steam generators, process vats and ducting
- Measures and cuts insulating materials to fit pipes, steam generators, process vats and ducting
- Secures insulation using tools or machinery
- Repairs or replaces damaged insulation
821933 Mining Support Worker
Performs routine tasks in mining and mineral ore treating operations, such as assembling, operating and dismantling mining equipment, taking ore, rock and dust samples, and mixing ore treating chemicals and catalysts.
Specialisations
- Mineral Sampler
- Nipper (Mining)
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Assembles and operates mining equipment according to instructions
- Dismantles mining equipment and ensures proper storage and maintenance
- Takes ore, rock and dust samples for analysis and testing
- Mixes ore treating chemicals and catalysts according to specified ratios
- Assists in the transportation of ore, rock and other materials within the mining site
- Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment
821934 Rail Protection Officer
Assesses rail worksites, including on railways, tramways, quarries and mines, and implements safety procedures to protect the worksite and workers.
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Conducts safety assessments for rail worksites
- Ensures the safety of workers in the rail corridor by maintaining safe separation of workers and rail traffic
- Determines safety measures required for occupancy of the track
- Obtains track work authority from Railway Network Controllers to allow rail traffic to proceed through worksites
- Advises Railway Network Controllers of any delays in returning the track to service
- May conduct risk assessments and provide safety briefings to rail work crews
- Applies emergency procedures and responds to conditions affecting the rail network
821935 Railway Track Worker
Lays, aligns and repairs tracks for railways, tramways, quarries and mines.
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Removes and replaces damaged or worn-out tracks
- Measures and marks out areas for track construction or repair
- Operates small machinery and equipment to lay tracks
- Aligns and levels tracks using specialised tools and equipment
- Welds or bolts tracks together to ensure stability and safety
- Conducts regular maintenance and repairs on tracks and equipment
821936 Surveyor's Assistant
Transports, assembles, maintains and lays out surveying equipment in support of surveyors.
Geology Field Assistants are excluded from this occupation. Geology Field Assistants are included in Occupation 311532 Earth Science Technician.
Alternative title
- Surveying Assistant
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Transports surveying equipment to and from work sites, and assembles, operates and disassembles surveying equipment as required
- Maintains and calibrates surveying equipment to ensure accuracy
- Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment used in surveying activities
- Assists in the marking and setting out of survey marks
- Records and maintains accurate data and measurements for surveyors
- Assists in the interpretation of surveying data and the preparation of surveying reports and maps