3991 BOAT BUILDERS AND SHIPWRIGHTS

BOAT BUILDERS AND SHIPWRIGHTS construct, fit out and repair boats and ships.

Skill Level: 3

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:

• studying plans and specifications, and preparing templates and scale plans for fabrication and cutting of hull sections
• marking reference points and lines on dry docks and slipways
• checking position and functioning of slipway apparatus
• assembling shells of boats and erecting hull sections of ship
• erecting and preparing launching platforms, conducting pre-launch tests and supervising launching procedures
• installing masts, frames, decking, fittings, machines, shafts and safety equipment
• building and installing structures such as cabins, machine mountings, propeller supports and rudders
• determining repair requirements and procedures
• may make hull moulds and fabricate and repair vessels using materials such as aluminium, wood, glass, reinforced plastics, carbon fibre, Kevlar, fibreglass and concrete

Related Occupations:

• 399111 Boat Builder and Repairer
• 399112 Shipwright
  
  

399111 BOAT BUILDER AND REPAIRER

Builds, repairs and modifies boats. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Composite Boat Builder
• Rigger (Boat)
• Sparmaker
• Wooden Boat Builder
• Yacht Builder

 

399112 SHIPWRIGHT

Constructs, fits out and repairs ships. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Loftsman/woman (Marine)
• Ship's Carpenter

 

 

3992 CHEMICAL, GAS, PETROLEUM AND POWER GENERATION PLANT OPERATORS

CHEMICAL, GAS, PETROLEUM AND POWER GENERATION PLANT OPERATORS control the operation of chemical production equipment, pump gas and oil from wellheads, refine and process petroleum products, and operate boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power.

Skill Level: 3

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:

• controlling equipment performing continuous and batch processes to process chemicals and natural gas, manufacture refined petroleum products, and blend petroleum base stocks to produce commercial fuels, lubricating oils and asphalt
• controlling the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw material and processing agents such as catalysts and filtering media into plant
• patrolling and inspecting equipment to ensure proper operation and setting operating controls on equipment
• analysing samples and readings and recording test data
• controlling records of production, quantities transferred and details of blending and pumping operations
• checking equipment for malfunctions and arranging maintenance
• operating power generation plant controls to produce required load
• monitoring operation of power generation plant and interpreting instrument readings
• authorising procedures to isolate high-voltage and low-voltage electrical apparatus and plant
• writing reports and maintaining records on equipment performance, instrument readings and switching operations
• carrying out routine operating tests

Related Occupations:

• 399211 Chemical Plant Operator
• 399212 Gas or Petroleum Operator
• 399213 Power Generation Plant Operator
  
  

399211 CHEMICAL PLANT OPERATOR

Controls the operation of chemical production plant.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Chemicals Distiller
• ]Chemicals Fermentation Operator
• Industrial Gas Production Operator
• Paint Maker
• Pharmaceutical Plant Operator
• Pilot Plant Operator
  
  

399212 GAS OR PETROLEUM OPERATOR

Alternative Titles:

• Oil and Gas Well Treatment Operator
• Oil, Gas and Pipe Tester
• Petroleum and Gas Refining and Pumping Operator

Operates equipment to pump oil and gas from wellheads, and refine and process petroleum products.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Gas Compressor Turbine Operator
• Petroleum Blending Plant Operator
• Petroleum Terminal Plant Operator
• Refinery Pipeline Operator
  
  

399213 POWER GENERATION PLANT OPERATOR

Operates boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Hydro-electric Station Operator
• Power Generation Turbine Room Operator

 

 3993 GALLERY, LIBRARY AND MUSEUM TECHNICIANS

GALLERY, LIBRARY AND MUSEUM TECHNICIANS prepare artworks, specimens and artefacts for collections, arrange and construct gallery exhibits, and assist Librarians to organise and operate systems for handling recorded material and files.

Skill Level: 2

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
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.

Tasks:

• mounting and preparing objects for display
• designing and arranging exhibit furnishings, display cases and display areas
• assisting in setting up lighting and display equipment
• receiving, shipping, packing and unpacking exhibits
• ordering new library materials and maintaining library records and circulation systems
• cataloguing printed and recorded material
• entering data into databases and editing computer records
• operating audiovisual and reprographic equipment
• searching and verifying bibliographic data

Related Occupations:

• 399311 Gallery or Museum Technician
• 399312 Library Technician
  
  

399311 GALLERY OR MUSEUM TECHNICIAN

Prepares artworks, specimens and artefacts for collections, and arranges and constructs gallery or museum exhibits.

Skill Level: 2

Specialisation:

• Taxidermist
  
  

399312 LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Assists Librarians and other information managers in organising and operating systems for handling recorded material and files.

Skill Level: 2

 

3994 JEWELLERS

JEWELLERS make and repair jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets, craft objects out of precious metals, and cut, shape and polish rough gemstones to produce fashion and industrial jewels.

Skill Level: 3

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.

Tasks:

• examining designs and specifications for jewellery and precious metal objects
• shaping moulded metal by cutting, filing, beating, turning and bending, using specialised hand and power tools
• assembling articles by soldering, screwing, riveting and otherwise joining
• securing precious stones in retaining prongs and ridges, and smoothing and checking final settings
• engraving designs on ring settings, brooches, bracelets and other articles
• repairing jewellery by soldering, replacing and rebuilding worn and broken parts
• appraising the quality and value of jewellery
• cutting and dividing stones to approximate final shape, using precision hand and power tools and jigs
• securing stones and shapes, cutting angles, smoothing and polishing
• finishing articles using files, emery paper and buffing machines
• restyling old jewellery

Related Occupation:

• 399411 Jeweller
  
  

399411 JEWELLER

Makes and repairs jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets, crafts objects out of precious metals, or cuts, shapes and polishes rough gemstones to produce fashion or industrial jewels.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Diamond Cutter
• Faceter
• Gem Setter
• Goldsmith
• Lapidary
• Opal Polisher
• Ring Maker
• Silversmith

 

3995 PERFORMING ARTS TECHNICIANS

PERFORMING ARTS TECHNICIANS provide technical and other assistance for the production, recording and broadcasting of artistic performances.

Skill Level: 3 

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.

Tasks:

• operating microwave equipment to transmit video information to transmitter sites and receiving video signals from remote locations
• maintaining and repairing radio and television transmitters and associated equipment
• selecting and attaching equipment to cameras, positioning cameras, and following the action of scenes being photographed while adjusting controls
• positioning equipment, such as spotlights, floodlights and cables, and operating lights during filming, broadcasting and stage performances
• applying and retouching make up during shooting and performance, including special effects make up such as scars and wounds
• designing and making musical instruments and instrument parts using specially selected materials and techniques similar to those used in cabinetmaking, metal pipe making, silversmithing and wood carving, and tuning and repairing musical instruments
• setting up and adjusting equipment such as microphones, and operating sound mixing consoles and associated equipment to regulate volume and sound quality
• selecting and setting up television recording, editing and mixing equipment, and adjusting and monitoring their operation

Related Occupations:

• 399511 Broadcast Transmitter Operator
• 399512 Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
• 399513 Light Technician
• 399514 Make Up Artist
• 399515 Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer
• 399516 Sound Technician
• 399517 Television Equipment Operator
• 399599 Performing Arts Technicians nec

 

399511 BROADCAST TRANSMITTER OPERATOR

Operates consoles to control radio or television broadcast transmitters.

Skill Level: 3

399512 CAMERA OPERATOR (FILM, TELEVISION OR VIDEO)

Sets up and operates cameras to photograph scenes for film, television or video productions.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Focus Puller (Film)
  
  

399513 LIGHT TECHNICIAN

Positions and controls lighting equipment for film, television or video productions or stage performances.

Skill Level: 3

399514 MAKE UP ARTIST

Designs and applies make up to actors, presenters and other performing artists.

Skill Level: 3

399515 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER OR REPAIRER

Builds, repairs and restores musical instruments, and modifies and tunes them to owners' specifications.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Piano Tuner
  
  

399516 SOUND TECHNICIAN

Operates audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound in support of television, radio, film or video productions, or stage performances.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Audio Operator
• Dubbing Machine Operator
• Foley Artist
• Re-recording Mixer
• Sound Editor
• Sound Effects Person
• Sound Mixer
• Sound Recordist
• Video and Sound Recorder
  
  

399517 TELEVISION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Operates television equipment to record, edit, mix and prepare material for broadcast.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Vision Mixer
  
  

399599 PERFORMING ARTS TECHNICIANS NEC

This occupation group covers Performing Arts Technicians not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 3

Occupations in this group include:

• Continuity Person
• Microphone Boom Operator
• Performing Arts Road Manager
• Special Effects Person
• Theatrical Dresser

 

3996 SIGNWRITERS

SIGNWRITERS design, fabricate and paint signs for displays, buildings, hoardings, boats and structures.

Skill Level: 3

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:

• conferring with clients and responding to proposals, sketches and written instructions to determine composition of signs
• designing and creating signs and graphics using computer software and signmaking machines
• designing and creating signs by measuring and calculating letter size, preparing the surface, applying background paint using brushes, sprays and rollers, and creating the letters using brushes, stencils, enamel paint and decals
• designing and creating wall murals, screen prints, gold leaf work and custom vehicle art
• painting signs and lettering using lacquers, varnishes, paints and other materials
• painting signs on brick, metal, timber, glass, plastic and other surfaces
• making and erecting three dimensional signs
• preparing cost estimates for labour and materials
• may erect and work on scaffolding
• may install signs on-site

Related Occupation:

• 399611 Signwriter
  
  

399611 SIGNWRITER

Designs, fabricates and paints signs for displays, buildings, hoardings, boats and structures. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Sign Manufacturer

 

3999 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS

This unit group covers Technicians and Trades Workers not elsewhere classified.

It includes Divers, Interior Decorators,Optical Dispensers (Aus) / Dispensing Opticians (NZ), Optical Mechanics, Photographer's Assistants, Plastics Technicians,Wool Classers andFire Protection Equipment Technicians.

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.

The occupation Interior Decorator has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
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.

Related Occupations:

• 399911 Diver
• 399912 Interior Decorator
• 399913 Optical Dispenser (Aus) / Dispensing Optician (NZ)
• 399914 Optical Mechanic
• 399915 Photographer's Assistant
• 399916 Plastics Technician
• 399917 Wool Classer
• 399918Fire Protection Equipment Technician
• 399999 Technicians and Trades Workers nec
  
  

399911 DIVER

Swims underwater to undertake tasks such as seafood gathering, research, salvage and construction. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Abalone Diver
• Clearance Diver (Navy)
• Fisheries Diver
• Hyperbaric Welder Diver
• Offshore Diver
• Onshore Diver
• Pearl Diver
• Saturation Diver
• Scientific Diver
  
  

399912 INTERIOR DECORATOR

Plans the interior design of commercial or residential premises and arranges for decorating work to be done.

Skill Level: 2

399913 OPTICAL DISPENSER (AUS) / DISPENSING OPTICIAN (NZ)

Interprets optical prescriptions, and fits and services optical appliances such as spectacle frames and lenses. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

399914 OPTICAL MECHANIC

Operates machines to grind, polish and surface optical lenses to meet prescription requirements, and fits lenses to spectacle frames.

Skill Level: 3

399915 PHOTOGRAPHER'S ASSISTANT

Assists Photographers in taking and developing photographs.

Skill Level: 3

399916 PLASTICS TECHNICIAN

Alternative Title: Plastics Fitter

Sets up, adjusts, repairs and troubleshoots machines which manufacture plastics products.

Skill Level: 3

399917 WOOL CLASSER

Classifies wool to industry standards or market requirements.

Skill Level: 3

399918 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Installs, tests and maintains fire protection equipment and systems such as extinguishers, hoses, reels, hydrants, fire blankets, exit lighting, fire and smoke doors, gaseous fire suppression systems, passive fire and smoke containment systems and foam generating equipment. Registration or licensing may be required.

Fire Alarm Technicians and Sprinkler Fitters are excluded from this occupation. Fire Alarm Technicians are included in Unit Group 3423 Electronics Trades Workers, in Occupation 342313 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker. Sprinkler Fitters are included in Unit Group 3341 Plumbers, in Occupation 334111 Plumber (General).

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Fire Extinguisher Technician
  
  

399999 TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS NEC

This occupation group covers Technicians and Trades Workers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 3

Occupations in this group include:

• Airborne Electronics Analyst (Air Force)
• Architectural Model Maker
• Canoe Maker
• Glass Blower
• Hide and Skin Classer
• Kayak Maker
• Milking Machine Technician
• Parachute Rigger
• Pearl Technician
• Pyrotechnician
• Surfboard Maker