UNIT GROUP 7331 TRUCK DRIVERS

TRUCK DRIVERS drive heavy trucks, removal vans, tankers and tow trucks to transport bulky goods and liquids.

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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (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 is required.

Tasks Include:

• manoeuvring vehicles into position for loading and unloading
• loading and unloading vehicles using lifting and tipping devices
• observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
• making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
• estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
• ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
• verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries

Occupations:
733111 Truck Driver (General)
733112 Aircraft Refueller
733113 Furniture Removalist
733114 Tanker Driver
733115 Tow Truck Driver

Drives a heavy truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulky goods. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

Cement Mixer Driver
Compactor Driver (Rubbish Collection)
Haulpak Driver
Kaitaraiwa Taraka (NZ)
Livestock Haulier
Logging Truck Driver
Road Train Driver
Tilt Tray Driver

Drives a tanker truck filled with aviation fuel to waiting aircraft, attaches a fuel hose to aircraft fuel tank and fills it with fuel. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

Ground Crewman Aircraft Support (Army)

Drives a removal van or truck to move household and office furniture and equipment between locations. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

Office Mover

Drives a tanker truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulk liquids. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

Milk Tanker Driver
Petrol Tanker Driver
Water Tanker Driver

Drives a tow truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport broken-down motor vehicles. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

Mechanic Recovery (Army)