Major Group

8 Labourers

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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8 Labourers

Perform a variety of routine and repetitive physical tasks using hand and power tools and machines, either as an individual or as part of a team assisting more skilled workers such as Trades Workers, and Machinery Operators and Drivers.

ANZSCO skill level

The occupations in this major group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
  • Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
  • Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience
  • Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education

Subcategories

81 Cleaners and Laundry Workers
82 Construction and Mining Labourers
83 Factory Process Workers
84 Farm, Garden and Forestry Workers
85 Fast Food Cooks and Food Preparation Assistants
89 Other Labourers