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Other Stationary Plant Operators
Unit Group
ANZSCO CODE - 7129

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.

Indicative Skill Level:

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

The occupations Paper and Pulp Mill Operator and Waste Water or Water Plant Operator in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience 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 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

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.

Occupations in this unit group

  • 712911 - Boiler or Engine Operator

    Operates and maintains stationary engines, boilers, refrigeration and airconditioning systems, and associated mechanical plant. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 4

    Specialisations:

    • Airconditioning Plant Operator
    • Marine Engine Driver
    • Refrigeration Plant Operator
  • 712912 - Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator

    Operates plant and equipment to load, unload, move, store and stack bulk materials such as grain, sugar and mineral ore.

    Skill Level: 4

    Specialisations:

    • Grain Handler
    • Palletiser Operator
    • Receival Point Operator (Grain)
    • Tank Farm Operator (Petroleum)

  • 712913 - Cement Production Plant Operator

    Operates plant to produce cement, lime and clinker.

    Skill Level: 4

    Specialisations:

    • Cement Crusher Operator
    • Cement Despatch Operator
    • Cement Grinding Mill Operator
    • Cement Kiln Operator
  • 712914 - Concrete Batching Plant Operator

    Operates mixing plant to produce batches of concrete from cement, sand, aggregate, water and other ingredients.

    Skill Level: 4

    Specialisation:

    • Premix Concrete Batcher
  • 712915 - Concrete Pump Operator

    Operates plant to pump, cast and mould concrete. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 4

    Specialisation:

    • Concrete Boom Operator
  • 712916 - Paper and Pulp Mill Operator

    Alternative Titles:

    • Paper Machine Operator
    • Paper Maker

    Operates plant to produce paper pulp from woodchips and to make paper sheets.

    Skill Level:

    • 4 Australia
    • 3 New Zealand

    Specialisations:

    • Bleach Plant Operator
    • Dryerman/woman (Paper Mill)
    • Fourdrinier Machine Operator
    • Inverform Machine Operator
    • Paperboard Machine Operator
    • Paper Rewinder Operator
  • 712917 - Railway Signal Operator

    Alternative Title:

    • Railway Switching and Signalling Operator

    Controls the movement of trains, and assembles and disassembles trains within a marshalling yard.

    Skill Level: 4

    Specialisations:

    • Railway Shunter
    • Railway Yard Assistant
  • 712918 - Train Controller

    Oversees the safe movement of trains using a computerised train control signalling system.

    Skill Level: 4

  • 712921 - 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.

    Skill Level:

    • 4 Australia
    • 3 New Zealand

    Specialisation:

    • Qualified Reticulation Serviceperson
  • 712922 - Weighbridge Operator

    Operates weighing plant and issues measurement tickets which provide readings of vehicle and livestock weight.

    Skill Level: 4

    Specialisation:

    • Licensed Weigher
  • 712999 - Stationary Plant Operators nec

    This occupation group covers Stationary Plant Operators not elsewhere classified.

    Skill Level: 4

    Occupations in this group include:

    • Beverage Distiller
    • Bitumen Plant Operator
    • Crematorium Operator
    • Crushing Machine Operator
    • Snow Maker
    • Timber Treatment Plant Operator
    • Wash Plant Operator

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