7331 Truck Drivers
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:
- NZQF 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
733111 Truck Driver (General)
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)
- Grain Truck Driver
- Kaitaraiwa Taraka (NZ)
- Livestock Haulier
- Logging Truck Driver
- Road Train Driver
- Tilt Tray Driver
733112 Aircraft Refueller
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)
733113 Furniture Removalist
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
733114 Tanker Driver
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
733115 Tow Truck 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)