Major Group: 7 – Machinery Operators and Drivers | Sub-Major Group: 72 – Mobile Plant Operators | Minor Group: 721 – Mobile Plant Operators | Unit Group: 7212 – Earthmoving Plant Operators
Description: Operates heavy excavation plant to excavate, move and load earth, rock and rubble. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level 4 : Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or
– AQF Certificate II or III.
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Specialisations
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.
Description: Operate plant to excavate earth, ore and rock, break up pavement, road, rock and obstructions, move and load earth, rock and debris, and level, smooth and compact surfaces in construction and other projects.
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 II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
– In New Zealand:
NZ Register 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.
Tasks
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Preparing and positioning plant for operation
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Selecting, fitting and removing attachments such as buckets, winches, loading scoops, shovel blades and rock breaking hammers
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Operating controls to excavate, break, drill, level, compact, gouge out, move, load and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials
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Monitoring operation of plant and adjusting controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensuring safety of other workers
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Raising, lowering and manipulating attachments using manual and hydraulic controls
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Working from drawings, markers and verbal instructions
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Servicing, lubricating, cleaning and refuelling plant and performing minor adjustments and repairs
Other occupations in this Unit Group
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721211 – Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)
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721212 – Backhoe Operator
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721213 – Bulldozer Operator
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721215 – Grader Operator
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721216 – Loader Operator