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721214 · ANZSCO 2021

Excavator Operator

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
4

Classification

Description

Operates heavy excavation plant to excavate, move and load earth, rock and rubble. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations

  • Hydraulic Rockbreaker Operator
  • Trench Digging Machine Operator

Unit group

7212 · Earthmoving Plant Operators

Description

Earthmoving Plant Operators operate plant to excavate earth, ore and rock, break up pavement, road, rock and obstructions, move and load earth, rock and debris, and level, smooth and compact surfaces in construction and other projects.

Skill level

Australia

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

New Zealand

NZQF 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. Registration or licensing is required.

Occupation skill level 4

Tasks

Tasks include

  • preparing and positioning plant for operation
  • selecting, fitting and removing attachments such as buckets, winches, loading scoops, shovel blades and rock breaking hammers
  • operating controls to excavate, break, drill, level, compact, gouge out, move, load and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials
  • monitoring operation of plant and adjusting controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensuring safety of other workers
  • raising, lowering and manipulating attachments using manual and hydraulic controls
  • working from drawings, markers and verbal instructions
  • servicing, lubricating, cleaning and refuelling plant and performing minor adjustments and repairs

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