Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

MACHINERY OPERATORS AND DRIVERS operate machines, plant, vehicles and other equipment to perform a range of agricultural, manufacturing and construction functions, move materials, and transport passengers and freight.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this major 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 or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or
AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or
NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

setting up, controlling and monitoring the operation of machines, plant and equipment;
cleaning machines, plant and equipment and performing minor repairs;
transporting passengers and freight to set destinations;
receiving, loading, unloading and despatching goods.

Occupations in this major group are classified into the following sub-major groups:

71 Machine and Stationary Plant Operators
72 Mobile Plant Operators
73 Road and Rail Drivers
74 Storepersons