Occupation

821132 Builder's Labourer

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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821132 Builder's Labourer

Performs routine tasks in preparing, erecting, and repairing structures and facilities on building and construction sites, and in factories producing prefabricated building components.

Demolition Labourers and Pipe Layers are excluded from this occupation. Demolition Labourers are included in Occupation 821134 Demolition Labourer. Pipe Layers are included in Occupation 821632 Pipe Layer.

Alternative titles

  • Construction Worker
  • Construction Labourer

Specialisations

  • Bricklayer's Assistant
  • Carpenter's Assistant

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education

Main tasks

  • Assists with the preparation of building sites, including clearing debris and setting up barricades and scaffolding
  • Carries and lifts materials and tools to and from work areas and around building sites
  • Operates hand and power tools, such as drills, saws, and hammers, to assist with the assembly and installation of prefabricated or structural building components
  • Cleans building and construction sites, and maintains tools and equipment