ANZSCO 441212: FIRE FIGHTER
Major Group: 4 – Community and Personal Service Workers | Sub-Major Group: 44 – Protective Service Workers | Minor Group: 441 – Defence Force Members, Fire Fighters and Police | Unit Group: 4412 – Fire and Emergency Workers
Description: Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls, controls and extinguishes fires, and protects life and property. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level 3 : Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Level 4 qualification
– AQF Certificate IV or
– AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.
At least three years 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.
Specialisations
- Fire Engineer (Army)
- Fire Prevention Officer
- Leading Firefighter
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 4412: FIRE AND EMERGENCY WORKERS
Description: Attend emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security and protect life and property.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
– In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
– In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years 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 may be required.
Tasks
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attending the scene of fires and other emergencies reported to authorities
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rescuing and evacuating people stranded or trapped in dangerous situations
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operating pumps, spraying water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
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cutting openings in buildings and crashed vehicles to free occupants
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maintaining site security systems
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administering first aid
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attending and participating in training activities, rescue classes, drills, demonstrations and courses in emergency and fire-fighting techniques
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training recruits in emergency procedures and practices
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visiting buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
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maintaining tools and equipment
Other occupations in this Unit Group
- 441211 – Emergency Service Worker
Caveat on the occupations
Labour Market Testing Requirement