Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

STATIONARY PLANT OPERATORS operate stationary plant to perform a range of activities such as extracting minerals from the earth; refining and treating metals and

mineral ore, and producing basic metal products; lifting, moving and placing materials and equipment; and loading and stacking bulk materials.

Indicative Skill Level:

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

In Australia:
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:

fixing attachments to plant and setting controls prior to operation;
manipulating controls to move materials between process phases;
observing operation and adjusting controls to regulate temperature, pressure, mix of materials to be processed and handled, and speed of operation;
monitoring operation of plant directly or by referring to instruments ensuring safe operation;
cleaning and lubricating plant, repairing minor defects and reporting major problems;
unloading and storing output.

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

7121 Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators
7122 Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers
7123 Engineering Production Workers
7129 Other Stationary Plant Operators