Occupation: 411611 - Massage Therapist

Performs therapeutic massage and administers body treatments for relaxation, health, fitness and remedial purposes.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications and experience (AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)). At least 3 years 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.

Tasks Include:

• massaging the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, to assist healing
• utilising a range of massage techniques to enhance sports performance and prevent injury
• administering treatments to promote relaxation, improve circulation and relieve muscle tension
• assessing and treating specific soft tissue dysfunction and providing rehabilitation advice
• employing other techniques, such as acupressure or Shiatsu, and complementary aids, such as infra-red lamps, wet compresses, ice, essential oils and herbal and mineral therapies to assist recovery
• assessing client's physical condition and case history and advising on stretching exercises and relaxation techniques

Specialisations:
Chinese (Tui-Na) Masseur
Remedial Masseur
Shiatsu Therapist
Sports Medicine Masseur

Occupation: 612113 - Real Estate Agency Principal

Manages the overall activities of a real estate agency

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications and experience (AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)). At least 3 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instance relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• accepting and listing properties and businesses for sale and lease, conducting inspections, and advising buyers on the merits of properties and businesses and the term of sale or lease
• advising vendors of sales and marketing options such as sale by auction and open house inspections
• cataloguing and detailing land, buildings and businesses for sale or lease and arranging advertising
• assessing buyers' needs and locating properties and businesses for their consideration
• offering valuations and advice for buying and selling properties and businesses, and structuring the terms of settlement
• collecting and holding rent monies from tenants, and remitting to owner on agreed basis
• monitoring and addressing non-compliance with terms and conditions of tenancy and pursuing rental arrears
• developing and implementing business plans, budgets, policies and procedures for the agency
• may arrange finance, land brokerage, conveyancing and maintenance of premises

Occupation: 311399 - Primary Products Inspectors nec

This occupation group covers Primary Products Inspectors not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is to have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience (AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)). At least 3 years 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.

Tasks Include:

• inspecting animals, plants and agricultural produce to identify product quality issues, and providing advice to producers
• auditing and monitoring quality procedures at farms and food handling and processing facilities to ensure compliance with required standards
• testing samples of produce for quality, size and purity
• ensuring that required standards of hygiene are observed at storage, processing and packing facilities and in transport vehicles
• advising primary producers on economic aspects of disease eradication and informing producers and the general public of the health implications of diseases and impurities
• examining imported plants and animals, and products, such as timber, seeds and dried fruits, and making quarantine arrangements
• patrolling and investigating waterways for unlawful fishing activities and the removal of protected marine life
• educating, advising and providing information on a wide range of topics relating to fish and their protection
• may initiate or assist in legal action to enforce regulations

Occupations in this group include:
Dairy Quality Assurance Officer
Fruit and Vegetable Inspector

Occupation: 411711 - Community Worker

Facilitates community development initiatives and collective solutions within a community to address issues, needs and problems associated with recreational, health, housing, employment and other welfare matters.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications and experience (AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)) and at least 3 years 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.

Tasks Include:

• assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
• interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
• monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
• referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
• assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
• liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
• supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service unit, group housing and government institutions
• supervising offenders on probation and parole
• assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
• preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Specialisations:
Community Development Officer
Community Support Worker
Housing Officer

Occupation: 612115 - Real Estate Representative

(Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Subagent)

Arranges the conduct of real estate transactions such as sales and leasing, and assists buyers to find suitable properties, on behalf of an agency.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications and experience (AQF Certificate III including at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)). At least 3 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instance relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• accepting and listing properties and businesses for sale and lease, conducting inspections, and advising buyers on the merits of properties and businesses and the term of sale or lease
• advising vendors of sales and marketing options such as sale by auction and open house inspections
• cataloguing and detailing land, buildings and businesses for sale or lease and arranging advertising
• assessing buyers' needs and locating properties and businesses for their consideration
• offering valuations and advice for buying and selling properties and businesses, and structuring the terms of settlement
• collecting and holding rent monies from tenants, and remitting to owner on agreed basis
• monitoring and addressing non-compliance with terms and conditions of tenancy and pursuing rental arrears
• developing and implementing business plans, budgets, policies and procedures for the agency
• may arrange finance, land brokerage, conveyancing and maintenance of premises

Specialisation:
Property Portfolio Officer

Occupation: 323212 - Fitter & Turner

Fits, assembles, grinds and shapes metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is to have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience (AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)). At least 3 years 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.

Tasks Include:

• studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations and machine settings
• fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
• checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments
• setting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and setting controls for textile machines
• forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
• cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• preparing pattern mechanisms to control the operation of textile machines used to spin, weave, knit, sew and tuft fabric
• diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment
• may erect machines and equipment on-site

Specialisation:
Fitter Armament (Army)

Occupation: 411712 - Disabilities Services Officer

Works in a range of service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications and experience (AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). At least 3 years 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.

Tasks Include:

• assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
• interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
• monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
• referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
• assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
• liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
• supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
• supervising offenders on probation and parole
• assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
• preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Occupation: 712211 - Driller

(Drilling Plant Operator)

Assembles, positions and operates a drilling rig and related equipment to extract ore, liquids or gases from the earth.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications and experience (AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)). At least 1 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 may be required.

Tasks Include:

• dismantling, moving and reassembling drilling rigs and accessory plant
• taking samples of ore, liquids and gases and packaging them
• performing minor maintenance and repairs, and lubricating and cleaning plant
• recording performance details and information obtained from wells, and keeping logs detailing operations
• operating surface and underground mining plant
• undertaking development work such as opening up new shafts, drives, air vents, rises and crib rooms
• positioning explosives in bore holes and priming explosives using detonators and explosive cartridges
• connecting wires, fuses and detonating cords to explosive cartridges and detonators, and detonating explosives
• monitoring operation of plant and ensuring safety of other workers on mining sites and during drilling operations
• operating auxiliary plant such as pumps to expel air, water and mud

Specialisations:
Development Driller
Directional Driller
Exploration Driller
Jumbo Operator
Power Tong Operator
Raise Drill Operator
Rig Manager
Rock Drill Operator
Stope Miner
Tool Pusher

Occupation: 452314 - Snowsport Instructor

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in snow skiing, snowboarding or other snowsports by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is to have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience (AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)). At least 3 years 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.

Tasks Include:

• coaching, training and instructing sportspersons by analysing performances and development abilities
• planning and directing game strategies, developing play patterns and analysing game progress
• motivating Sportspersons and supervising practice sessions
• recruiting players and other coaching staff
• arranging entries into sporting competitions
• promoting sports and skills development, and overseeing the participation of young people in sport
• officiating at sporting events to enforce rules
• coordinating and directing sporting activities, and liaising with other officials to interpret and enforce rules and regulations relating to sport

Specialisation:
Skiing Instructor
Snowboarding Instructor

Occupation: 411713 - Family Support Worker

Assists the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing services and support to families.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications and experience (AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). At least 3 years 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.

Tasks Include:

• assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
• interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
• monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
• referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
• assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
• liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
• supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
• supervising offenders on probation and parole
• assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
• preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Occupation: 831212 - Slaughterer

Stuns and kills livestock, and prepares carcasses for further processing by removing internal organs and hides.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications and experience (AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)). At least 1 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.

Tasks Include:

• operating switching controls to direct and drop carcasses and meat cuts from supply rails to boning tables
• cutting meat to seperate meat, fat and tissue from around bones
• washing, scraping and trimming foreign material and blood from meat
• cutting sides and quarters of meat into standard meat cuts, such as rumps, flanks and shoulders, and removing internal fat, blood clots, bruises and other matter to prepare them for packing and marketing
• operating restrainer and stunning equipment
• severing jugular veins of stunned animals to drain blood and facilitate dressing
• trimming and removing head meat and severing animal heads
• slitting open, eviscerating and trimming animal carcasses
• may slaughter livestock according to procedures required by religious customs

Specialisation:
Stunner and Shackler (Abattoir)

Occupation: 411714 - Parole or Probation Officer

Supervises offenders who have been placed on probation by court order or released conditionally from corrective service institutions.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications and experience (AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). At least 3 years 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.

Tasks Include:

• assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
• interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
• monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
• referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
• assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
• liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
• supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
• supervising offenders on probation and parole
• assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
• preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Occupation: 131111 - Advertising & Public Relations Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the advertising and public relations activities within an organisation

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is to have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least 5 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• formulating and implementing policies and plans for advertising, public relations, sales and marketing in consultation with other Managers
• directing the development of initiatives for new products, marketing and advertising campaigns
• organising and controlling sales activities by setting product mix, geographical sales areas and customer service standards
• directing merchandising methods and distribution policy by coordinating the work of salespersons, and organising agents and distributors
• directing sales methods and arrangements by setting prices and credit arrangements

Specialisations:
Community Relations Manager
Corporate Relations Manager
Public Affairs Manager
Relationship Manager

Occupation: 411715 - Residential Care Officer

Provides care and supervision for children or disabled persons in group housing or institutional care.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications and experience (AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). At least 3 years 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.

Tasks Include:

• assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
• interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
• monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
• referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
• assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
• liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
• supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
• supervising offenders on probation and parole
• assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
• preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Occupation: 139911 - Arts Administrator or Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls, coordinates and promotes artistics and cultural policies, programs, projects and services.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is to have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least 5 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Specialisations:
Art Gallery Director
Community Arts Centre Manager
Cultural Centre Manager

Occupation: 411716 - Youth Worker

(Youth Officer, Youth Support Worker)

Assists young people as individuals or groups to solve social, emotional and financial problems in an agency framework.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications and experience (AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). At least 3 years 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.

Tasks Include:

• assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
• interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
• monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
• referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
• assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
• liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
• supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
• supervising offenders on probation and parole
• assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
• preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Specialisations:
Juvenile Justice Officer
Youth Accommodation Support Worker
Youth Liaison Officer

Occupation: 149311 - Conference & Event Organiser

(Event Management Consultant)

Organises & coordinates services for conferences, events, functions, banquets and seminars.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is to have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience (AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)). At least 3 years 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.

Tasks Include:

• promoting conferences, conventions and trade shows to potential customers
• responding to inquiries concerning services provided and costs for room and equipment hire, catering and related services
• meeting with clients to discuss their needs and outlining package options to meet these needs
• arranging and coordinating services, such as conference facilities, catering, signage, displays, audiovisual equipment, accommodation, transport and social events, for participants
• organising registration of participations
• negotiating the type and costs of services to be provided within budget
• overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders

Specialisations:
Event Planner
Exhibition Organiser
Wedding Coordinator