General 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
ANZSCO Skill Level: 3、4
In Australia the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- 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.
Occupations in this group:
（1）712911 BOILER OR ENGINE OPERATOR
Operates and maintains stationary engines, boilers, refrigeration and airconditioning systems, and associated mechanical plant. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisations: Airconditioning Plant Operator、Marine Engine Driver、Refrigeration Plant Operator
（2）712912 BULK MATERIALS HANDLING PLANT OPERATOR
Operates plant to load, unload, move, store and stack bulk materials such as grain, sugar and mineral ore.
Specialisations: Bulk Fluids Handler、Conveyor Belt Operator、Grain Handler、Palletiser Operator、Tank Farm Operator (Petroleum)
（3）712913 CEMENT PRODUCTION PLANT OPERATOR
Operates plant to produce cement, lime and clinker.
Specialisations: Cement Crusher Operator、Cement Despatch Operator、Cement Grinding Mill Operator、Cement Kiln Operator
（4）712914 CONCRETE BATCHING PLANT OPERATOR
Operates mixing plant to produce batches of concrete from cement, sand, aggregate, water and other ingredients.
Specialisation: Premix Concrete Batcher
（5）712915 CONCRETE PUMP OPERATOR
Operates plant to pump, cast and mould concrete. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisation: Concrete Boom Operator
（6）712916 PAPER AND PULP MILL OPERATOR
Alternative Titles: Paper Machine Operator、Paper Maker
Operates plant to produce paper pulp from woodchips and to make paper sheets.
Specialisations: Bleach Plant Operator、Dryerman/woman (Paper Mill)、Fourdrinier Machine Operator、Inverform Machine Operator、Paperboard Machine Operator、Paper Rewinder Operator
（7）712917 RAILWAY SIGNAL OPERATOR
Alternative Title: Railway Switching and Signalling Operator
Controls the movement of trains, and assembles and disassembles trains within a marshalling yard.
Specialisations: Railway Shunter、Railway Yard Assistant
（8）712918 TRAIN CONTROLLER
Oversees the safe movement of trains using a computerised train control signalling system.
（9）712921 WASTE WATER OR WATER PLANT OPERATOR
Operates plant to store, distribute and treat water including purifying water for human consumption and removing wastes from sewage.
Specialisation: Qualified Reticulation Serviceperson
（10）712922 WEIGHBRIDGE OPERATOR
Operates weighing plant and issues measurement tickets which provide readings of vehicle and livestock weight.
Specialisation: Licensed Weigher
（11）712999 STATIONARY PLANT OPERATORS NEC
This occupation group covers Stationary Plant Operators not elsewhere classified.
Occupations in this group include: Beverage Distiller、Bitumen Plant Operator、Crematorium Operator、Crushing Machine Operator、Snow Maker、Timber Treatment Plant Operator、Wash Plant Operator