7129 Other Stationary Plant Operators

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

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupations Paper and Pulp Mill Operator and Waste Water or Water Plant Operator in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• 712911 Boiler or Engine Operator
• 712912 Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator
• 712913 Cement Production Plant Operator
• 712914 Concrete Batching Plant Operator
• 712915 Concrete Pump Operator
• 712916 Paper and Pulp Mill Operator
• 712917 Railway Signal Operator
• 712918 Train Controller
• 712921 Waste Water or Water Plant Operator
• 712922 Weighbridge Operator
• 712999 Stationary Plant Operators nec

Operates and maintains stationary engines, boilers, refrigeration and airconditioning systems, and associated mechanical plant. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Airconditioning Plant Operator
• Marine Engine Driver
• Refrigeration Plant Operator

Operates plant and equipment to load, unload, move, store and stack bulk materials such as grain, sugar and mineral ore.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Grain Handler
• Palletiser Operator
• Receival Point Operator (Grain)

• Tank Farm Operator (Petroleum)

Operates plant to produce cement, lime and clinker.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Cement Crusher Operator
• Cement Despatch Operator
• Cement Grinding Mill Operator
• Cement Kiln Operator

Operates mixing plant to produce batches of concrete from cement, sand, aggregate, water and other ingredients.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

• Premix Concrete Batcher

Operates plant to pump, cast and mould concrete. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

• Concrete Boom Operator

Alternative Titles:

• Paper Machine Operator
• Paper Maker

Operates plant to produce paper pulp from woodchips and to make paper sheets.

Skill Level:

• 4 Australia
• 3 New Zealand

Specialisations:

• Bleach Plant Operator
• Dryerman/woman (Paper Mill)
• Fourdrinier Machine Operator
• Inverform Machine Operator
• Paperboard Machine Operator
• Paper Rewinder Operator

Alternative Title:

• Railway Switching and Signalling Operator

Controls the movement of trains, and assembles and disassembles trains within a marshalling yard.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Railway Shunter
• Railway Yard Assistant

Oversees the safe movement of trains using a computerised train control signalling system.

Skill Level: 4

Operates plant to store, distribute and treat water including purifying water for human consumption and removing wastes from sewage.

Skill Level:

• 4 Australia
• 3 New Zealand

Specialisation:

• Qualified Reticulation Serviceperson

Operates weighing plant and issues measurement tickets which provide readings of vehicle and livestock weight.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

• Licensed Weigher

This occupation group covers Stationary Plant Operators not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 4

Occupations in this group include:

• Beverage Distiller
• Bitumen Plant Operator
• Crematorium Operator
• Crushing Machine Operator
• Snow Maker
• Timber Treatment Plant Operator
• Wash Plant Operator