1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.3  
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MAJOR GROUP 7 MACHINERY OPERATORS AND DRIVERS


    MACHINERY OPERATORS AND DRIVERS operate machines, plant, vehicles and other equipment to perform a range of agricultural, manufacturing and construction functions, move materials, and transport passengers and freight.

    Indicative Skill Level:
    Most occupations in this major group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
    AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or

    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); or

    NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (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.

    Tasks Include:
    • setting up, controlling and monitoring the operation of machines, plant and equipment
    • cleaning machines, plant and equipment and performing minor repairs
    • transporting passengers and freight to set destinations
    • receiving, loading, unloading and despatching goods




This section contains the following subsection :
      SUB-MAJOR GROUP 71 Machine and Stationary Plant Operators
      SUB-MAJOR GROUP 72 Mobile Plant Operators
      SUB-MAJOR GROUP 73 Road and Rail Drivers
      SUB-MAJOR GROUP 74 Storepersons

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