8911 FREIGHT AND FURNITURE HANDLERS

FREIGHT AND FURNITURE HANDLERS load and unload trucks, containers and rail cars, and transfer cargo between ships and other forms of transport and storage facilities.

Skill Level: 5
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia: 

AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks:

• labelling goods with customers' details and destinations
• loading goods into trucks, containers and rail wagons, and securing loads
• assisting to tie down loads and cover them with tarpaulins
• guiding truck drivers into loading bays and through confined spaces
• performing clerical functions to record and check cargo on arrival, storage and despatch
• opening and closing hatches and securing cargo to prevent shifting during voyages
• transferring loads using moving equipment and directing equipment operations using communication systems
• stacking cargo on pallets, trays, flats and slings to facilitate transfer to and from ships

Related Occupations:

• 891111 Freight Handler (Rail or Road)
• 891112 Truck Driver's Offsider
• 891113 Waterside Worker
  
  

891111 FREIGHT HANDLER (RAIL OR ROAD)

Alternative Title: Freight Loader

Loads and unloads freight trucks, containers and rail cars.

Skill Level: 5

891112 TRUCK DRIVER'S OFFSIDER

Loads and unloads trucks and containers.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisation:

• Furniture Removalist's Assistant
  
  

891113 WATERSIDE WORKER

Alternative Titles:

• Stevedore
• Wharf Labourer

Transfers cargo between ships and other forms of transport or storage facilities.

Skill Level: 5

 

8912 SHELF FILLERS

SHELF FILLERS fill up shelves and display areas in stores and supermarkets.

Skill Level: 5
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks:

• placing goods neatly in bins and on racks, and stacking bulky goods on floors
• filling shelves with goods ensuring goods with the earliest use-by dates are at the front of shelves
• noting what has been sold and collecting goods needed from the stockroom using a trolley
• maintaining shelf order by removing stock belonging to a different location
• may help customers find goods they need
• may price goods

Related Occupation:

• 891211 Shelf Filler
  
  

891211 SHELF FILLER

Alternative Title: Night Filler
Fills up shelves and display areas in a store or supermarket.

Skill Level: 5

 

8991 CARETAKERS

CARETAKERS maintain and clean residential buildings, schools, offices, holiday camps, caravan parks and associated grounds.

Skill Level: 5

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

In Australia:

AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand: 

NZ Register Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks:

• filling out registration forms and providing tenants with copies of rules
• collecting rent, and filling out and issuing receipts
• cleaning common facilities, grounds and gardens, replacing light bulbs, checking fire hoses and extinguishers, and performing other cleaning and maintenance tasks
• notifying management and owners of buildings of the need for major repairs
• cautioning tenants regarding excessive noise, disorderly conduct and abuse of property
• patrolling buildings to ensure security is maintained
• purchasing cleaning supplies

Related Occupation:

• 899111 Caretaker
  
  

899111 CARETAKER

Maintains and cleans a residential building, school, office, holiday camp or caravan park and associated grounds.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisation:

• Janitor

 

8992 DECK AND FISHING HANDS

DECK AND FISHING HANDS maintain ships' equipment and structures, and catch fish, crustacea and molluscs.

Skill Level: 4
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.

Tasks:

• handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment when berthing and unberthing
• standing lookout watches at sea and adjusting the ship's course as directed
• assisting with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stowing and securing cargo
• patrolling ships to ensure safety of the vessel, cargo and passengers
• performing routine maintenance and checks on deck equipment, cargo gear, rigging, and lifesaving and firefighting appliances
• attaching gear and fastening towing cables to nets
• casting and lowering nets, pots, lines and traps into water
• preparing lines, attaching running gear and bait, and setting lines into position
• hauling in fishing gear and removing fish and other marine life
• sorting, cleaning, preserving, stowing and refrigerating catch

Related Occupations:

• 899211 Deck Hand
• 899212 Fishing Hand
  
  

899211 DECK HAND

Alternative Title: Seafarer
Performs maintenance and lookout tasks aboard a ship.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Barge Hand
• Ferry Hand
• Tug Hand
  
  

899212 FISHING HAND

Alternative Title: Fishing Boat Mate

Catches fish, crustacea and molluscs using nets, pots, lines and traps in ocean and inland waters.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Cray Fishing Hand
• Prawn Trawler Hand
• Purse Seining Hand