Group
Major Group
7 Machinery Operators and Drivers
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
7 Machinery Operators and Drivers
Operate machines, plant, vehicles and other equipment to perform a range of agricultural, manufacturing and construction functions, handle and move materials, and transport passengers and freight.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this major group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience