8322 Product Assemblers

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.

• locating, positioning and securing components on workbenches
• punching and drilling mounting holes in parts and assembled products
• assembling and securing components in sequence
• assembling parts by nailing, screwing, gluing and dowelling, riveting, crimping, soldering and spot welding components
• fitting hardware items, such as hinges, catches and knobs, to parts
• attaching and fastening jewellery and jewellery parts to fabricate bracelets, necklaces, brooches and earrings
• deburring and finishing items using files, grinding wheels and emery paper
• may manually wind light electrical field coils

• 832211 Product Assembler

Puts together components and subassemblies that go into the production of metal products, electrical and electronic equipment, jewellery and precious metal articles, and joinery products.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisations:

• Electrical and Electronic Assembler
• Light Coil Winder
• Vehicle Assembler