Description
Operates plant to pump, cast and mould concrete. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level
4
Alternative Titles
NULL
Specializations
- Concrete Boom Operator
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 7129 Other Stationary Plant Operators
Description
This unit group covers Stationary Plant Operators not elsewhere classified. It includes Boiler or Engine Operators, Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operators, Cement Production Plant Operators, Concrete Batching Plant Operators, Concrete Pump Operators, Paper and Pulp Mill Operators, Railway Signal Operators, Train Controllers, Waste Water or Water Plant Operators and Weighbridge Operators.
Tasks
Boiler or Engine Operator – Operates and maintains stationary engines, boilers, refrigeration and airconditioning systems, and associated mechanical plant.
Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator – Operates plant to load, unload, move, store and stack bulk materials such as grain, sugar and mineral ore.
Cement Production Plant Operator – Operates plant to produce cement, lime and clinker.
Concrete Batching Plant Operator – Operates mixing plant to produce batches of concrete from cement, sand, aggregate, water and other ingredients.
Concrete Pump Operator – Operates plant to pump, cast and mould concrete.
Paper and Pulp Mill Operator – Operates plant to produce paper pulp from woodchips and to make paper sheets.
Railway Signal Operator – Controls the movement of trains, and assembles and disassembles trains within a marshalling yard.
Train Controller – Oversees the safe movement of trains using a computerised train control signalling system.
Waste Water or Water Plant Operator – Operates plant to store, distribute and treat water including purifying water for human consumption and removing wastes from sewage.
Weighbridge Operator – Operates weighing plant and issues measurement tickets which provide readings of vehicle and livestock weight.
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4).
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Occupations in this Group
- Railway Signal Operator – ANZSCO 712917
- Train Controller – ANZSCO 712918
- Waste Water or Water Plant Operator – ANZSCO 712921
- Weighbridge Operator – ANZSCO 712922
- Stationary Plant Operators nec – ANZSCO 712999
- Boiler or Engine Operator – ANZSCO 712911
- Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator – ANZSCO 712912
- Cement Production Plant Operator – ANZSCO 712913
- Concrete Batching Plant Operator – ANZSCO 712914
- Concrete Pump Operator – ANZSCO 712915