3911 HAIRDRESSERS

HAIRDRESSERS cut, style, colour, straighten and permanently wave hair, and treat hair and scalp conditions.

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:

• providing advice on hair care, beauty products and hairstyles
• shampooing hair and conditioning scalps
• colouring, straightening and permanently waving hair with chemical solutions
• cutting hair with scissors, clippers and razors
• styling hair into dreadlocks and braids and adding hair extensions
• shaving and trimming beards and moustaches
• cleaning work areas and sanitising instruments
• arranging appointments and collecting payments
• may clean, colour, cut and style wigs and hairpieces

Related Occupation:

• 391111 Hairdresser
  
  

391111 HAIRDRESSER
Cuts, styles, colours, straightens and permanently waves hair, and treats hair and scalp conditions.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Barber

3921PRINT FINISHERS AND SCREEN PRINTERS

PRINT FINISHERS AND SCREEN PRINTERS bind books and other publications, finish printed products by hand and machine, prepare stencils, and set up and operate power-driven and hand-operated screen print equipment.

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:

• setting up and supervising the operation of automatic binding and finishing equipment
• binding full, half and limp-bound books, and repairing bindings
• folding, collating and sewing signatures by machine and hand
• operating paper guillotines for pre-press and post-press paper cutting and trimming, and programming electronically operated units
• operating systems to insert printed material into newspapers, magazines and envelopes
• embellishing printed products automatically and manually
• operating photographic and electronic reproduction devices
• preparing stencils using computer and hand-cut methods
• selecting, mixing and matching coloured inks and loading into screen printing presses
• loading printed items into drying racks, and unloading and stacking dry items

Related Occupations:

• 392111Print Finisher
• 392112 Screen Printer
  
  

392111 PRINTFINISHER

Binds books and other publications, and finishes printed products by hand or machine.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Mailhouse Operator (Aus)
• Paper Guillotine Operator (Bookbinding)
  
  

392112 SCREEN PRINTER

Prepares stencils, and sets up and operates power-driven or hand-operated screen print equipment.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Screen Printing Stencil Preparer
• Textiles Printer

 

3922 GRAPHIC PRE-PRESS TRADES WORKERS

GRAPHIC PRE-PRESS TRADES WORKERS manipulate, set and compose text and graphics into a format suitable for printing and other visual media.

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 graphic cameras and other photographic equipment to reproduce camera-ready copy onto films, plates and digital output devices
• using computer applications to generate images, text, layouts and impositions for print and other visual media displays
• operating plate making equipment to reproduce images from film to printing plates, digital output devices and presses
• operating computer screen-based equipment for scanning, colour separation, colour correction, masking, creative design, combining, imposing, retouching, and other processes used to transfer copy to film and produce film for plate, digital output and cylinder productions
• carrying out digital and chemical proofing from digital systems, and negative and positive films
• evaluating printed proofs, checking and correcting them for quality
• preparing and exposing carbon tissue for laying on cylinders by transfer method, and developing images

Realted Occupation:

• 392211 Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker
  
  

392211 GRAPHIC PRE-PRESS TRADES WORKER

Manipulates, sets and composes text and graphics into a format suitable for printing and other visual media.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Desktop Publishing Operator

 

3923 PRINTERS

PRINTERS set up and operate letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, newspaper, instant, digital and offset printing presses.

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:

• setting, adjusting and monitoring substrate-feed mechanisms, delivery mechanisms, inking systems and other printing machine functions
• mixing ink and solvents to standard, and regulating paper and ink supply during print runs
• monitoring, evaluating and determining press operations manually and by computer to check print quality standards against proofs and detect malfunctions
• producing a variety of printed products using relief, lithographic, flexographic and gravure printing presses, and in-line finishing systems
• preparing plates, blankets and impression cylinders on small offset lithographic printing presses
• loading paper into feeding mechanisms
• monitoring machine operations and quality of printing
• undertaking maintenance, adjustment, repair and cleaning of machines
• producing and managing digital print images, and transferring and outputting images
• may set up and operate paper and bookbinding guillotines

Related Occupations:

• 392311 Printing Machinist
• 392312 Small Offset Printer
  
  

392311 PRINTING MACHINIST

Produces books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, posters, leaflets, packaging materials and stationery using printing presses.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Flexographic Printing Machinist
• Gravure Printing Machinist
• Label Printing Machinist
• Letterpress Printing Machinist
• Lithographic Printing Machinist
• Reel Fed Printer
• Sheet Fed Printer
  
  

392312 SMALL OFFSET PRINTER

Alternative Title: Instant Printer Operator

Sets up and operates small offset printing presses used in instant print shops or for in-house printing.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Digital Printer

 

3931 CANVAS AND LEATHER GOODS MAKERS

CANVAS AND LEATHER GOODS MAKERS make and repair boots, shoes, leather goods, canvas and sailcloth articles, and related products.

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:

• cutting and preparing canvas, leather and sailcloth to design specifications, patterns and drawings
• sewing, gluing and riveting sections of canvas together to make articles such as awnings, tents, tarpaulins and horse rugs
• attaching grommets, fastenings and other fittings to canvas goods
• joining parts of leather articles using rivets, hand sewing, sewing machines, tools and adhesive
• restoring and repairing leather articles
• fabricating sails
• designing patterns and prototypes of boots and shoes
• making and grading patterns using manual and computerised methods
• clicking synthetics, corrected grains, leather linings and leather outers by hand and machine
• altering and repairing footwear

Related Occupations:

• 393111 Canvas GoodsFabricator
• 393112 Leather Goods Maker
• 393113 Sail Maker
• 393114 Shoemaker
  
  

393111 CANVAS GOODSFABRICATOR

Alternative Title: Canvas Goods Maker

Fabricates and repairs canvas and related products such as awnings, tents, tarpaulins, horse rugs and caravan annexes.

Skill Level: 3

393112 LEATHER GOODS MAKER

Fabricates and repairs leather articles such as wallets, cases, harnesses and saddlery.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Saddler

 

393113 SAIL MAKER

Fabricates and repairs sails and other articles from sailcloth.

Skill Level: 3

393114 SHOEMAKER

Makes and repairs boots or shoes.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Medical Grade Shoemaker
• Shoe Repairer

3932 CLOTHING TRADES WORKERS

CLOTHING TRADES WORKERS prepare and cut garment patterns and fabric, and make and repair garments.

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:

• conferring with customers to determine material, styles and designs of garments
• interpreting designs, sketches and samples to determine pattern specifications
• cutting out master patterns
• laying up and cutting fabric
• pinning, basting and draping garment parts
• sewing garments
• fitting basted garments on customers and marking areas requiring alteration
• sewing buttonholes, and sewing on buttons, hooks, eyes and press fasteners to finish garments
• pressing and finishing work

Related Occupations:

• 393211 Apparel Cutter
• 393212 Clothing Patternmaker
• 393213 Dressmaker or Tailor
• 393299 Clothing Trades Workers nec
  
  

393211 APPAREL CUTTER

Lays out, marks and cuts fabric to form parts of garments.

Skill Level: 3

393212 CLOTHING PATTERNMAKER

Draws sets of master patterns following sketches, sample articles and design specifications, and cuts out patterns for garments.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Pattern Grader (Clothing)
• Patternmaker-Grader
  
  

393213 DRESSMAKER OR TAILOR

Makes, alters and repairs women's and men's tailored garments, formal wear, couturier clothing, and special occasion wear such as suits, dresses, coats, evening wear and bridal wear.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Costume Maker
• Wardrobe Assistant
• Wardrobe Coordinator
  
  

393299 CLOTHING TRADES WORKERS NEC

This occupation group covers Clothing Trades Workers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 3

Occupations in this group include:

• Fur Cutter
• Fur Matcher
• Furrier
• Milliner

 

3933 UPHOLSTERERS

UPHOLSTERERS make, rebuild and repair upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses.

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:

• conferring with clients to determine materials and cost of furniture items to be made or repaired
• making and repairing wooden frames, and removing and replacing defective springs
• removing coverings, webbing and padding from old furniture
• securing material, padding, springs and webbing to articles to be upholstered
• measuring and cutting materials and covering furniture
• seaming cushions and joining sections of covering material
• attaching ornamental trims, braids and buttons
• padding and covering spring units to upholster mattresses
• may finish wooden surfaces on furniture
• may remove stains from fabric

Related Occupation: 

• 393311 Upholsterer
  
  

393311 UPHOLSTERER

Makes, rebuilds and repairs upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Furniture Upholsterer
• Mattress Maker

 

3941 CABINETMAKERS

CABINETMAKERS fabricate and repair wooden furniture, and fit and assemble prepared wooden parts to make furniture.

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 drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
• selecting and working with materials such as timber, veneers, particle board and synthetic wood
• marking out, cutting and shaping wood
• working from drawings and specifications to make furniture
• making fittings for boats, caravans and other items where fine detail is required
• assembling parts to form sections of furniture and completed articles
• fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers and shelves
• making frames for chairs and couches
• may repair and refurbish furniture and antiques

Related Occupation:

• 394111 Cabinetmaker
  
  

394111 CABINETMAKER

Fabricates or repairs wooden furniture, and fits and assembles prepared wooden parts to make furniture.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Antique Furniture Reproducer
• Antique Furniture Restorer
• Chair and Couch Maker
• Coffin Maker

 

3942 WOOD MACHINISTS AND OTHER WOOD TRADES WORKERS

WOOD MACHINISTS AND OTHER WOOD TRADES WORKERS set up and operate woodworking machines and wood turning lathes to shape wood stock, finish and polish furniture, and make picture frames and frame paintings, photographs and other artwork.

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:

• studying drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
• determining tooling and machine requirements and sequence of operations
• setting up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding
• operating machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces
• removing old finishes by stripping with steel wool and glasspaper, and by applying solvents and paint strippers, and removing softened finishes by scraping
• applying varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces and polishing and waxing finished surfaces
• fitting and fastening frame pieces
• mounting backing materials and subjects for framing

Related Occupations:

• 394211 Furniture Finisher
• 394212 Picture Framer
• 394213 Wood Machinist
• 394214 Wood Turner
• 394299 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
  
  

394211 FURNITURE FINISHER

Applies finishes, such as stain, lacquer, paint, oil and varnish, to furniture, and polishes and waxes finished furniture surfaces.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• French Polisher
  
  

394212 PICTURE FRAMER

Cuts out and assembles mouldings to make picture frames, and frames paintings, photographs, needlework and other artwork.

Skill Level: 3

394213 WOOD MACHINIST

Cuts, planes, turns, shapes and sands wood stock to specifications.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Automatic Profile Sander Operator
• Copy Lathe Operator
• Edge Bander Operator
• Jigmaker (Wood)
• Panel Saw Operator
• Woodworking Machine Setter
  
  

394214 WOOD TURNER

Operates wood turning lathes to turn and shape wood stock.

Skill Level: 3

394299 WOOD MACHINISTS AND OTHER WOOD TRADES WORKERS NEC

This occupation group covers Wood Machinists and Wood Trades Workers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 3

Occupations in this group include:

• Cane Furniture Maker
• Cooper
• Wood Model Maker

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