UNIT GROUP 8219 OTHER CONSTRUCTION AND MINING LABOURERS


    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:
      NZ Register 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 some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

    Occupations:

      821911 Crane Chaser
      821912 Driller's Assistant
      821913 Lagger
      821914 Mining Support Worker
      821915 Surveyor's Assistant

821911 CRANE CHASER

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

    Skill Level: 5

    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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