8996 Recycling and Rubbish Collectors

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:

• NZQF 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.

• riding on and in garbage and recycling trucks
• collecting rubbish and items for recycling from domestic, commercial and industrial premises
• loading rubbish and recycling into bins and garbage and recycling trucks
• unloading garbage and recycling trucks
• may operate compacting equipment on garbage trucks
• may supervise other garbage collectors

• 899611 Recycling or Rubbish Collector

Alternative Title:

• Waste Removalist

Collects household, commercial and industrial waste for recycling or disposal.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisation:

• Garbage Depot Worker