Description
This occupation group covers Mobile Plant Operators not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level
4
Alternative Titles
NULL
Specializations
- Cable Ferry Operator
- Dredge Operator
- Mulcher Operator
- Snow Groomer
- Straddle Carrier Operator
- Tunneller
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
No caveats apply to this occupation.
Note
It is only possible to nominate this occupation under an employer-sponsored visa covered by a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) or other Labour Agreement.
Group: 7219 Other Mobile Plant Operators
Description
This unit group covers Mobile Plant Operators not elsewhere classified. It includes Aircraft Baggage Handlers and Airline Ground Crew, Linemarkers, Paving Plant Operators, Railway Track Plant Operators, Road Roller Operators and Streetsweeper Operators.
Tasks
Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew – Loads and unloads baggage, directs planes, positions staircases, fills aircraft fuel tanks and performs other aircraft ground services to ensure aircraft operations run efficiently.
Linemarker – Operates plant to apply markings to roads and other surfaces such as car parks, airports and sportsgrounds.
Paving Plant Operator – Operates plant to spread and level hot bituminous paving materials and lay concrete on areas such as highways, roads and car parks.
Railway Track Plant Operator – Operates plant to lay, align, repair and maintain railway tracks.
Road Roller Operator – Operates a power-driven roller to prepare surfaces for roads, runways and car parks.
Streetsweeper Operator – Operates plant to clean streets and gutters of litter and debris.
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.
Registration or licensing may be required.