Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

PRODUCT ASSEMBLERS put together components and subassemblies that go into the production of metal products, electrical and electronic equipment, jewellery and precious metal articles, and joinery products.

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:

locating, positioning and securing components on workbenches;
punching and drilling mounting holes in parts and assembled products;
assembling and securing components in sequence;
assembling parts by nailing, screwing, gluing and dowelling, riveting, crimping, soldering and spot welding components;
fitting hardware items, such as hinges, catches and knobs, to parts;
attaching and fastening jewellery and jewellery parts to fabricate bracelets, necklaces, brooches and earrings;
deburring and finishing items using files, grinding wheels and emery paper;
may manually wind light electrical field coils.

Occupation:

832211 Product Assembler