Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

SERVICE STATION ATTENDANTS sell fuel, lubricants and other automotive accessories, and perform minor maintenance on motor vehicles at service stations.

Indicative Skill Level:

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:
NZQF 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 Include:

filling fuel tanks and containers to level specified by customer;
checking and replenishing air pressure in vehicle tyres, and oil and other vehicle fluid levels;
washing vehicle windscreens and windows;
performing minor repair work to vehicles such as replacing tyres, light bulbs and windscreen wiper blades;
maintaining and operating automatic car wash facilities;
collecting payments from customers for purchases;
cleaning petrol pumps and surrounding driveway, shop and facilities;
undertaking stock control and preparing reports on fuel, oil, accessories and other items sold;
replenishing stock of fast foods, newspapers, magazines and grocery items.

Occupation:

621611 Service Station Attendant