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Other Construction and Mining Labourers
Unit Group
ANZSCO CODE - 8219

This unit group covers Construction and Mining Labourers not elsewhere classified. It includes Crane Chasers, Driller’s Assistants, Laggers, Mining Support Workers and Surveyor’s Assistants.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In the case of some Skill Level 5 occupations, a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification, or no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

The occupation Crane Chaser in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupations in this unit group

  • 821911 - Crane Chaser

    Slings cranes and winches, and directs the movement of loads ensuring loads do not exceed lifting capacities.

    Skill Level: 4

    Specialisations:

    • Dogman/woman
    • Slinger
  • 821912 - Driller's Assistant

    Alternative Titles:

    • Driller’s Offsider
    • Roustabout (Oil and Gas)

    Performs routine tasks in setting up, operating and dismantling drilling sites for extracting oil, gas, mineral ore or water.

    Skill Level: 5

    Specialisations:

    • Derrick Hand
    • Roughneck
    • Well Treatment Offsider
  • 821913 - Lagger

    Applies insulating materials, such as felt, fibreglass, polyurethane and cork, to pipes, steam generators, process vats and ducting, and secures insulation with wire, wire netting, staples, metal strapping and using welding torches.

    Skill Level: 5

  • 821914 - Mining Support Worker

    Alternative Title:

    • Mineral Ore Processing Labourer

    Performs routine tasks in mining and mineral ore treating operations such as assembling, operating and dismantling mining equipment, taking ore, rock and dust samples, and mixing ore treating chemicals and catalysts.

    Skill Level: 5

    Specialisation:

    • Pit Crew Support Worker
  • 821915 - Surveyor's Assistant

    Performs routine tasks to assist Surveyors and Geologists by transporting, assembling, maintaining and laying out prospecting and surveying equipment, and collecting and labelling samples.

    Skill Level: 5

    Specialisations:

    • Geological Survey Field Assistant
    • Seismic Survey Assistant

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