8391 Metal Engineering Process Workers

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.

• positioning and holding tools and metal products
• performing assembly and dismantling operations such as screwing and bolting
• operating material-specific tools to perform tasks required for the production of the final product
• soldering and spot welding components using electrical spot and butt welding machines

• 839111 Metal Engineering Process Worker

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing metal products.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisations:

• Boilermaker's Assistant
• Fitter's Assistant
• Metal Forger's Assistant
• Metal Moulder's Assistant