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Unit Group

3991 Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Technicians

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

3991 Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Technicians

Control the operation of chemical production equipment, pump gas and oil from wellheads, refine and process petroleum products, and operate machines and associated plant to generate electrical power.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit 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

Subcategories

399131 Chemical Plant Operator
399132 Gas or Petroleum Production Technician
399133 Power Generation Plant Operator