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Minor Group

731 Machine Operators

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

731 Machine Operators

Operate machinery to process, manufacture, treat and finish a range of products.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this minor 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

7311 Industrial Spray Painters and Sandblasters
7312 Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators
7313 Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators
7314 Sewing, Textile and Footwear Machine Operators
7319 Other Machine Operators