Group
Sub-major Group
74 Mobile Plant Operators
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
74 Mobile Plant Operators
Operate mobile plant to clear and cultivate land, sow and harvest crops, excavate, move and compact earth and rock, move pallets and containers, service aeroplanes, and build and maintain roads and railway infrastructure.
Mobile Crane Operators are excluded from this sub-major group. Mobile Crane Operators are included in Occupation 732131 Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this sub-major 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