UNIT GROUP 7297 CLAY, STONE AND CONCRETE PROCESSING MACHINE OPERATORS
CLAY, STONE AND CONCRETE PROCESSING MACHINE OPERATORS operate machines which manufacture and finish a variety of clay and stone products by extruding, moulding, mixing, grinding, cutting and other processes.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- positioning clay and stone on machines to be cut or worked
- operating mixing, stacking and splitting machinery
- monitoring the flow of clay and other materials or products into machines and adjusting valves and controls to specifications
- setting grinding or cutting edges, checking progress of machining and adjusting equipment
- using hand tools to cut, inscribe and polish articles
Occupations: