Unit Group

7412 Earthmoving Plant Operators

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
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Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

7412 Earthmoving Plant Operators

Operate plant to drill, excavate, break, compact, level, support and move earth, rock and other materials in construction, agriculture, forestry, mining and other projects.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit 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

Subcategories

741231 Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)
741232 Backhoe Operator
741233 Bulldozer Operator
741234 Excavator Operator
741235 Grader Operator
741236 Loader Operator
741237 Tunnel Constructor