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

Occupation: 452312 - Gymnastics Coach or Instructor

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in gymnastics by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.

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 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 developing 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

Specialisations:
Callisthenics Instructor
Rhythmic Gymnastics Coach

Occupation: 224912 - Liaison Officer

Establishes and facilitates communication between different community groups, organisations and governments.

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 five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instance relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations:
Aboriginal Liaison Officer
Business Liaison Officer
Community Liaison Officer
Disability Liaison Officer
Police Liaison Officer

Occupation: 452313 - Horse Riding Coach or Instructor

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in horse riding by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.

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 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 developing 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

Specialisations:
Dressage Instructor
Polo Coach
Show Jumping Instructor

Occupation: 232313 - Jewellery Designer

Conceptualises and designs prototypes and details for the manufacture of jewellery and objects for personal adornment, such as watches and spectacles, homewares and other objects, such as trophies and silverware, using metals, precious stones, plastics, engraving, casting and fabrication, to develop designs for mass or batch production or one-off commissions.

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:

• determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
• undertaking product research and analysing functional, commercial, cultural and aesthetic requirements
• formulating design concepts for clothing, textiles, industrial, commercial and consumer products, and jewellery
• preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations, plans, samples and models to communicate design concepts
• negotiating design solutions with clients, management, and sales and manufacturing staff
• selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, production methods and finishes for manufacture
• detailing and documenting the selected design for production
• preparing and commissioning prototypes and samples
• supervising the preparation of patterns, programs and tooling, and the manufacture process

Occupation: 452315 - Swimming Coach or Instructor

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in swimming by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.

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 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 developing 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

Specialisations:
Diving Coach
Learn to Swim Instructor

Occupation: 232414 - Web Designer

Plans, designs, develops and prepares information for Internet publication with particular emphasis on the user interface, ease of navigation and location of information using text, pictures, animation, sound, colours, layout and data sources to deliver information tailored to an intended audience and purpose.

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:

• determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
• undertaking research and analysing functional communication requirements
• formulating design concepts for the subject to be communicated
• preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and layouts to communicate design concepts
• negotiating design solutions with clients, management, sales and production staff
• selecting, specifying or recommending functional and aesthetic materials and media for publication, delivery or display
• detailing and documenting the selected design for production
• supervising or carrying out production in the chosen media
• may archive information for future client use

Occupation: 452316 - Tennis Coach

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in tennis by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.

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 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 developing 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

Occupation: 234212 - Food Technologist

(Food Scientist)

Develops new and improves existing food products, and sets standards for producting, packaging and marketing food.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is to have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher 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:

• conducting experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances and processed materials
• analysing and conducting research to develop theories, techniques and processes, and testing the reliability of outcomes under different conditions
• developing practical applications of experimental and research findings
• testing food products for flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutritional content
• advising on preserving, processing, packaging, storing and delivering foods
• developing quality control procedures and safety standards for the manufacture of food products
• examining grape samples to assess ripeness, sugar and acid content, and determining suitability for processing
• coordinating winemaking processes, directing workers in testing and crushing grapes, fermenting juices, and fortifying, clarifying, maturing and finishing wines
• blending wines according to formulae and knowledge of winemaking techniques

Occupation: 452317 - Other Sports Coach or Instructor

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in other sports by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.

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 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:

• coaching, training and instructing sportspersons by analysing performances and developing 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

Specialisations:
Basketball Coach
Cricket Coach
Football Coach
Sports Trainer
Windsurfing Instructor

Occupation: 234514 - Biotechnologist

Studies the anatomy, physiology and characteristics of living organisms and isolated biological molecules, and develops new materials for applying to a range of purposes.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is to have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher 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:

• designing and conducting experiments, making observations and measurements, researching information, analysing data, preparing or supervising the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers, presenting findings at scientific meetings and conferences, and supervising the work of staff
• studying the forms and structures of bodily organs and tissues by systematic observation, dissection and microscopic examination
• investigating the chemical structure and function of living cells and their isolated components, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants, and micro-organisms
• examining micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, yeast and their enzymes, and using the knowledge gained to create and develop new, and improve existing, products, materials and processes
• investigating the effects of environmental factors, such as rainfall, temperature, sunlight, soil, topography and disease, on plant growth
• planning and undertaking experiments to study, measure and understand marine animals and plants
• studying the growth and characteristics of micro-organisms, such as bacteria, algae and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans to develop medical, veterinary, industrial, environmental and other practical applications
• investigating the interrelationships between animals in their natural surroundings, in captivity and in laboratories

Specialisations:
Cell Geneticist
Molecular Biologist
Molecular Geneticist

Occupation: 411212 - Dental Prosthetist

(Clinical Dental Technician)

Designs, constructs, repairs and fits dentures and mouthguards. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a 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. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• providing educational programs to motivate children, parents and the community in matters relating to oral health
• providing fluoride therapy by applying remineralising solutions and desensitising agents
• removing deposits from teeth
• applying non-invasive fissure sealants to teeth
• taking impressions of the mouth
• taking dental radiographs
• administering local anaesthesia by infiltration and mandibular nerve block
• fabricating full and partial dentures
• constructing mouth guards, crowns, metal clasps, inlays, bridgework and other aids
• repairing and relining denture bases

Occupation: 452321 - Sports Development Officer

Promotes sports and skills development, and oversees the participation of young people and other special groups in sports.

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 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 developing 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

Occupation: 249112 - Education Reviewer

Reviews and examines the work of teachers in classrooms and schools, and observes the results of the application of curriculum programs in primary, middle or intermediate school, or secondary educational institutions.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is to have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• consulting with teachers, principals and administrative officials of educational institutions to coordinate educational programs and provide advice
• identifying and evaluating developments in education by conducting research into educational systems
• serving on committees to identify present and future needs within the educational system, and planning, developing and modifying facilities and programs
• documenting subjects and courses developed, and evaluating new courses
• organising and conducting workshops and conferences to train teachers in new programs and methods
• applying knowledge of learning processes and school structures to develop operational and training programs, and submitting them for decision and funding
• visiting schools and observing teachers in the classroom, noting pupil response, motivation and teaching techniques
• discussing programs, records and teachers with School Principals to record academic performance of schools, welfare of pupils and performance of individual teachers
• making suggestions to government officials about improvements to educational facilities, equipment, buildings and staff to ensure continued standards of education

Specialisation:
School Inspector

Occupation: 323311 - Engraver

Inscribes letters, figures and designs on metal, glass, wood, rubber, plastic and other surfaces.

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 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:

• assembling parts and subassemblies of precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms
• dismantling precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms, repairing and replacing defective parts, and reassembling articles using hand and power tools and specially designed machines
• inscribing letters, figures and designs on surfaces of jewellery, trophies and other ornamental items
• installing security systems, changing tumblers in locks, changing locks, cutting keys and opening locks by manipulation
• calibrating precision instruments using standard weights and measures, jigs and fixtures, and hand tools to adjust and align parts and small balancing weights
• making blades for circular, band and other power saws and repairing, setting and sharpening blades for hand and power saws
• testing circuits in electronic timepieces
• may estimate costs and prepare quotes for repairs

Occupation: 332111 - Floor Finisher

Measures, cuts, installs and repairs soft and resilent floor coverings.

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 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:

• measuring areas to be covered and consulting plans to estimate quantities of floor covering materials required
• preparing surfaces for covering and removing baseboard trims
• measuring, cutting and fixing underlay materials
• laying coverings, such as carpets, linoleum, parquetry blocks, cork tiles and other resilient flooring materials, over floors, matching patterns, cutting shapes around fixtures and trimming edges
• securing floor coverings and fitting edge trims in doorways
• sanding, staining and applying finishing coatings to timber floors
• may install wall, ceiling, counter and bench coverings

Specialisations:
Carpet Layer
Parquetry Layer

Occupation: 342211 - Electrical Linesworker

Installs, maintains, repairs and patrols electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems. Registration or licensing may be required.

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

Tasks Include:

• installing conductors and aerial equipment, and underground cables and equipment
• installing and maintaining equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers
• attending to electrical breakdown and emergencies
• maintaining poles and associated hardware, and continuity of electrical supply and street lighting
• conducting routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply network
• conducting low-voltage switching operations
• fitting pole hardware and crossarms
• preparing low- and high-voltage cable joints and cable terminations while connecting and installing electrical equipment and overhead lines
• using heavy plant equipment such as elevated work platforms and portable equipment such as hydraulic drills
• may undertake substation installation and maintenance, and specialised testing and revenue meter installation

Specialisations:
Electrical Linesworker (Distribution)
Electrical Linesworker (Transmission)
Railway Traction Line Worker

Occupation: 362212 - Arborist

(Tree Surgeon)

Maintains and cares for trees and shrubs by lopping limbs and shaping branches, treating trees with fertilisers and insecticides, removing dead or decaying trees, and advising on general tree care.

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

Tasks Include:

• preparing and maintaining seedbeds and growing sites
• propagating and planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
• preparing lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf
• maintaining planted and grassed areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering and mowing
• pruning trees and hedges, and installing plant support and protection devices
• preparing plans and drawings, selecting materials and plants, and scheduling landscape construction
• setting out and installing hardscape and softscape structures
• constructing gravel and paved areas, wall, fences, pergolas, ponds, barbecues and garden furniture
• examining trees to assess their condition and determine treatment
• lopping limbs off trees and shaping branches using chain and handsaws
• spraying and dusting plants and trees to control insects and disease, and felling diseased trees

Occupation: 393213 - Dressmaker or Tailor

Makes, alters and repairs women's and men's tailored garments, formal wear, couturier clothing, and special occasion wear such as suits, dresses, coats, evening wear and bridal wear.

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

Tasks Include:

• conferring with customers to determine material, styles and designs of garments
• interpreting designs, sketches and samples to determine pattern specifications
• cutting out master patterns
• laying up and cutting fabric
• pinning, basting and draping garment parts
• sewing garments
• fitting basted garments on customers and marking areas requiring alteration
• sewing buttonholes, and sewing on buttons, hooks, eyes and press fasteners to finish garments
• pressing and finishing work

Specialisations:
Costume Maker
Wardrobe Assistant
Wardrobe Coordinator

Occupation: 399511 - Broadcast Transmitter Operator

Operates consoles to control radio or television broadcast transmitters.

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

Tasks Include:

• operating microwave equipment to transmit video information to transmitter sites and receiving video signals from remote locations
• maintaining and repairing radio and television transmitters and associated equipment
• selecting and attaching equipment to cameras, positioning cameras, and following the action of scenes being photographed while adjusting controls
• positioning equipment, such as spotlights, floodlights and cables, and operating lights during filming, broadcasting and stage performances
• applying and retouching make up during shooting and performance, including special effects make up such as scars and wounds
• designing and making musical instruments and instrument parts using specially selected materials and techniques similar to those used in cabinetmaking, metal pipe making, silversmithing and wood carving, and tuning and repairing musical instruments
• setting up and adjusting equipment such as microphones, and operating sound mixing consoles and associated equipment to regulate volume and sound quality
• selecting and setting up television recording, editing and mixing equipment, and adjusting and monitoring their operation

Occupation: 323312 - Gunsmith

Modifies, services and repairs rifles, revolvers and other firearms.

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 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:

• assembling parts and subassemblies of precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms
• dismantling precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms, repairing and replacing defective parts, and reassembling articles using hand and power tools and specially designed machines
• inscribing letters, figures and designs on surfaces of jewellery, trophies and other ornamental items
• installing security systems, changing tumblers in locks, changing locks, cutting keys and opening locks by manipulation
• calibrating precision instruments using standard weights and measures, jigs and fixtures, and hand tools to adjust and align parts and small balancing weights
• making blades for circular, band and other power saws and repairing, setting and sharpening blades for hand and power saws
• testing circuits in electronic timepieces
• may estimate costs and prepare quotes for repairs

Occupation: 332211 - Painting Trades Worker

Applies paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate surfaces of buildings and structures. Registration or licensing may be required.

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

Tasks Include:

• Erecting scaffolding and ladders, and placing drop sheets to protect adjacent areas from paint splattering
• preparing surfaces by removing old paint and wallpaper, fixing woodwork, filling holes and cracks, and smoothing and sealing surfaces
• selecting and preparing paints to required colours by mixing portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying addictives
• applying paints, varnishes and stains to surfaces using brushes rollers and sprays
• hanging wallpaper, matching patterns and trimming edges
• cleaning equipment and work areas
• may repair windows and replace glass in wooden and metal frames
• may lay and repair wall and floor tiles

Specialisation:
Paperhanger

Occupation: 342212 - Technical Cable Jointer

Joins insulated electric power cables installed in underground conduits and trenches, and prepares cable terminations for connection to electrical equipment and overhead lines. Registration or licensing may be required.

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

Tasks Include:

• installing conductors and aerial equipment, and underground cables and equipment
• installing and maintaining equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers
• attending to electrical breakdown and emergencies
• maintaining poles and associated hardware, and continuity of electrical supply and street lighting
• conducting routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply network
• conducting low-voltage switching operations
• fitting pole hardware and crossarms
• preparing low- and high-voltage cable joints and cable terminations while connecting and installing electrical equipment and overhead lines
• using heavy plant equipment such as elevated work platforms and portable equipment such as hydraulic drills
• may undertake substation installation and maintenance, and specialised testing and revenue meter installation

Occupation: 362213 - Landscape Gardener

Plan and constructs garden landscapes

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

Tasks Include:

• preparing and maintaining seedbeds and growing sites
• propagating and planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
• preparing lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf
• maintaining planted and grassed areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering and mowing
• pruning trees and hedges, and installing plant support and protection devices
• preparing plans and drawings selecting materials and plants, and scheduling landscape construction
• setting out and installing hardscape and softscape structures
• constructing gravel and paved areas, walls fences, pergolas, ponds, barbecues and garden furniture
• examining trees to assess their condition and determine treatment
• lopping limbs off trees and shaping branches using chain and handsaws
• spraying and dusting plants and trees to control insects and disease, and felling diseased trees

Occupation: 393311 - Upholsterer

Makes, rebuilds and repairs upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses.

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

Tasks Include:

• conferring with clients to determine materials and cost of furniture items to be made or repaired
• making and repairing wooden frames, and removing and replacing defective springs
• removing coverings, webbing and paddng from old furniture
• securing material, padding, springs and webbing to articles to be upholstered
• measuring and cutting materials and covering furniture
• seaming cushions and joining sections of covering material
• attaching ornamental trims, braids and buttons
• padding and covering spring units to upholster mattresses
• may finish wooden surfaces on furniture
• may remove stains from fabric

Specialisations:
Furniture Upholsterer
Mattress maker