General Description
TRUCK DRIVERS drive heavy trucks, removal vans, tankers and tow trucks to transport bulky goods and liquids.
Indicative Skill Level
ANZSCO Skill Level: 4
In Australia the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing is required.
Task Information
- manoeuvring vehicles into position for loading and unloading
- loading and unloading vehicles using lifting and tipping devices
- observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
- making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
- estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
- ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
- verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries
Occupations in this group:
(1)733111 TRUCK DRIVER (GENERAL)
Drives a heavy truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulky goods. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisations: Cement Mixer Driver、Compactor Driver (Rubbish Collection)、Haulpak Driver、Kaitaraiwa Taraka (NZ)、Livestock Haulier、Logging Truck Driver、Road Train Driver、Tilt Tray Driver
(2)733112 AIRCRAFT REFUELLER
Drives a tanker truck filled with aviation fuel to waiting aircraft, attaches a fuel hose to aircraft fuel tank and fills it with fuel. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisation: Ground Crewman Aircraft Support (Army)
(3)733113 FURNITURE REMOVALIST
Drives a removal van or truck to move household and office furniture and equipment between locations. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisations: Office Mover
(3)733114 TANKER DRIVER
Drives a tanker truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulk liquids. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisations: Milk Tanker Driver、Petrol Tanker Driver、Water Tanker Driver
(4)733115 TOW TRUCK DRIVER
Drives a tow truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport broken-down motor vehicles. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisation: Mechanic Recovery (Army)
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