Major Group: 7 - Machinery Operators and Drivers
Sub-Major Group: 71 - Machine and Stationary Plant Operators
Minor Group: 712 - Stationary Plant Operators
Unit Group: 7129 - Other Stationary Plant Operators
Description
Operates and maintains stationary engines, boilers, refrigeration and airconditioning systems, and associated mechanical plant. Registration or licensing is required.
Alternative Titles
There are no Alternative Titles for this occupation
Specialisations
- Airconditioning Plant Operator
- Marine Engine Driver
- Motorman/woman (Fluids Drilling)
- Refrigeration Plant Operator
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Unit Group 7129: Other Stationary Plant Operators
Description
This unit group covers Stationary Plant Operators not elsewhere classified. It includes Boiler or Engine Operators, Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operators, Cement Production Plant Operators, Concrete Batching Plant Operators, Concrete Pump Operators, Paper and Pulp Mill Operators, Railway Signal Operators, Train Controllers, Waste Water or Water Plant Operators and Weighbridge Operators.
Indicative Skill Level 4
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, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
The occupations Paper and Pulp Mill Operator and Waste Water or Water Plant Operator in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
There are no Tasks associated to this Unit Group.
- 712911: Boiler or Engine Operator
- 712912: Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator
- 712913: Cement Production Plant Operator
- 712914: Concrete Batching Plant Operator
- 712915: Concrete Pump Operator
- 712916: Paper and Pulp Mill Operator
- 712917: Railway Signal Operator
- 712918: Train Controller
- 712921: Waste Water or Water Plant Operator
- 712922: Weighbridge Operator
- 712999: Stationary Plant Operators nec
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.3, cat. no. 1220.0, https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1220.0