This article provides information on Other Mobile Plant Operators in Australia. This unit group includes various occupations such as Aircraft Baggage Handlers and Airline Ground Crew, Linemarkers, Paving Plant Operators, Railway Track Plant Operators, Road Roller Operators, and Streetsweeper Operators.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group require 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 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

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

The occupation Paving Plant Operator in this unit group requires 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)

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

Occupations:

• 721911 Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew
• 721912 Linemarker
• 721913 Paving Plant Operator
• 721914 Railway Track Plant Operator
• 721915 Road Roller Operator
• 721916 Streetsweeper Operator
• 721999 Mobile Plant Operators nec

721911 Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew

The occupation of Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew involves loading and unloading baggage, directing planes, positioning staircases, filling aircraft fuel tanks, and performing other aircraft ground services to ensure efficient aircraft operations. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

• Ramp Agent

721912 Linemarker

The occupation of Linemarker involves operating plant equipment to apply markings to roads and other surfaces such as car parks, airports, and sportsgrounds. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

• Road Marker

721913 Paving Plant Operator

The occupation of Paving Plant Operator involves operating plant equipment to spread and level hot bituminous paving materials and lay concrete on areas such as highways, roads, and car parks.

Skill Level:

• 4 Australia
• 3 New Zealand

Registration or licensing is required.

721914 Railway Track Plant Operator

The occupation of Railway Track Plant Operator involves operating plant equipment to lay, align, repair, and maintain railway tracks. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 4

721915 Road Roller Operator

The occupation of Road Roller Operator involves operating a power-driven roller to prepare surfaces for roads, runways, and car parks. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 4

721916 Streetsweeper Operator

The occupation of Streetsweeper Operator involves operating plant equipment to clean streets and gutters of litter and debris. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 4

721999 Mobile Plant Operators nec

The occupation group of Mobile Plant Operators nec covers various other Mobile Plant Operators not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 4

Occupations in this group include:

• Cable Ferry Operator
• Dredge Operator
• Mulcher Operator
• Snow Groomer
• Straddle Carrier Operator
• Tunneller