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839312 · ANZSCO V1.3

Product Grader

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
4
Major group
Labourers

Classification

Major group
8Labourers

Description

Grades primary produce by evaluating individual items or batches against established standards and records results.

Specialisations

  • Fruit and Vegetable Classer
  • Meat Grader
  • Milk and Cream Grader
  • Timber Grader

Unit group

8393 · Product Quality Controllers

Description

UNIT GROUP 8393 PRODUCT QUALITY CONTROLLERS PRODUCT QUALITY CONTROLLERS examine manufactured products and primary produce to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.

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.

Occupation skill level 4

Tasks

Tasks include

  • studying product specifications and taking measurements to determine conformity to specifications
  • examining and marking output for visible defects such as cracks, holes and breakages
  • making minor repairs and adjustments to products
  • compiling quality assurance reports, maintaining documentation and reporting findings
  • examining products for defects and grading produce
  • designating grading of produce and recording details of assessments according to classification system
  • collecting and labelling samples for inspection
  • recording details of sampling procedures and sources of samples
  • preparing samples and carrying out prescribed tests

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