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Unit Group

8391 Metal Engineering Process Workers

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ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
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Reference period
2021
Released
23/11/2021
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8391 Metal Engineering Process Workers

Metal Engineering Process Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing metal products.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks Include:

  • positioning and holding tools and metal products
  • performing assembly and dismantling operations such as screwing and bolting
  • operating material-specific tools to perform tasks required for the production of the final product
  • soldering and spot welding components using electrical spot and butt welding machines

Occupation:

  • 839111 Metal Engineering Process Worker

839111 Metal Engineering Process Worker

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing metal products.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisations:

  • Boilermaker's Assistant
  • Fitter's Assistant
  • Metal Forger's Assistant
  • Metal Moulder's Assistant