Occupation: 351411 - Cook

Prepares, seasons and cooks food in a dining or catering establishment.

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:

• examining foodstuffs to ensure quality
• regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
• preparing and cooking food
• seasoning food during cooking
• portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
• storing food in temperature controlled facilities
• preparing food to meet special dietary requirements
• may plan menus and estimates food requirements
• may train other kitchen staff and apprentices

Occupation: 393113 - Sail Maker

Fabricates and repairs sails and other articles from sailcloth.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications and experience (AQF Certificate III inclulding 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:

• cutting and preparing canvas, leather and sailcloth to design specifications, patterns and drawings
• sewing, gluing and riveting sections of canvas together to make articles such as awnings, tents, tarpaulins and horse rugs
• attaching grommets, fastenings and other fittings to canvas goods
• joining parts of leather articles using riverts, hand sewing, sewing machines, tools and adhesive
• restoring and repairing leather articles
• fabricating sails
• designing patterns and prototype of boots and shoes
• making and grading patterns using manual and computerised methods
• clicking synthetics, corrected grains, leather linings and leather outers by hand and machine
• altering and repairing footwear

Occupation: 399213 - Power Generation Plant Operator

Operates boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power.

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:

• controlling equipment performing continuous and batch processes to process chemicals and natural gas, manufacture refined petroleum products, and blend petroleum base stocks to produce commercial fuels, lubricating oils and asphalt
• controlling the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw material and processing agents such as catalysts and filtering media into plant
• patrolling and inspecting equipment to ensure proper operation and setting operating controls on equipment
• analysing samples and readings and recording test data
• controlling records of production, quantities transferred and details of blending and pumping operations
• checking equipment for malfunctions and arranging maintenance
• operating power generation plant controls to produce required load
• monitoring operation of power generation plant and interpreting instrument readings
• authorising procedures to isolate high-voltage and low-voltage electrical apparatus and plant
• writing reports and maintaining records on equipment performance, instrument readings and switching operations
• carrying out routine operating tests

Specialisations:
Hydro-electric Station Operator
Power Generation Turbine Room Operator

Occupation: 411111 - Ambulance Officer

(Paramedic)

Provides specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons.

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. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance
• assessing health of patients, determining need for assistance, and assessing specialised needs and factors affecting patients' conditions
• performing therapies and administering drugs according to protocol
• resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment
• transporting accident victims to medical facilities
• transporting sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for specialised treatment and rehabilitation
• instructing community groups and essential service workers in first aid
• attending public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur
• ensuring that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with the medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order
• preparing written reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided

Specialisation:
Patient Transport Officer

Occupation: 323211 - Fitter (General)

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

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications & 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:

• 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 contorls for textile machines
• forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tool 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

Specialisations:
Computer Numeric Control Setter
Diesel Fitter-Mechanic
Fitter-Machinist
Fitter-Mechanic
Maintenance Fitter
Mechanic (Diesel & Heavy Earthmoving Equipment)
Plant Mechanic

Occupation: 331211 - Carpenter & Joiner

Constructs and installs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, and cuts, shapes and fits timber parts to form structures and fittings. 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:

• studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
• cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts
• erecting framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures
• nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames
• assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
• cutting wood joints
• may construct concrete formwork
• may repair existing fittings
• may work with plastic laminates, perspex and metals

Specialisation:
Shopfitter

Occupation: 341112 - Electrician (Special Class)

Services and repairs intricate and complex electrical and electronic circuitry. Registration or licensing is 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:

• examining blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operation
• measuring and laying out installation reference points
• selecting, cutting and connecting wire and cable to terminals and connectors
• using electrical and electronic test instruments to trace and diagnose faults
• repairing and replacing faulty wiring and defective parts
• positioning and installing electrical switchboards
• connecting electrical systems to power supply
• testing continuity of circuit
• installing, testing and adjusting electric and mechanical parts of lifts

Occupation: 361112 - Horse Trainer

Prepares horses for riding, breeding, racing, work, show or competitions.

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:

• teaching animals to obey verbal and non-verbal commands and addressing behavioural problems
• training animals to accept riders and pull vehicles
• training animals to perform in competitions
• bathing, cutting, combing, blow-drying and styling pets' coats, clipping their nails and cleaning their ears
• inspecting, preparing, cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining comfortable animal cages and enclosures
• transporting food, filling water troughs and feeding animals according to their individual needs
• maintaining animal health records, treating minor injuries and reporting serious conditions to Veterinarians
• exercising and playing with animals, answering visitor questions, and transferring animals between enclosures by leading or carrying them
• dusting and spraying insecticides on animals and immersing them in insecticide baths, to control insect pests

Specialisation:
Horse Breaker

Occupation: 393114 - Shoemaker

Makes and repairs boots or shoes.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications and experience (AQF Certificate III inclulding 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:

• cutting and preparing canvas, leather and sailcloth to design specifications, patterns and drawings
• sewing, gluing and riveting sections of canvas together to make articles such as awnings, tents, tarpaulins and horse rugs
• attaching grommets, fastenings and other fittings to canvas goods
• joining parts of leather articles using riverts, hand sewing, sewing machines, tools and adhesive
• restoring and repairing leather articles
• fabricating sails
• designing patterns and prototype of boots and shoes
• making and grading patterns using manual and computerised methods
• clicking synthetics, corrected grains, leather linings and leather outers by hand and machine
• altering and repairing footwear

Specialisations:
Medical Grade Shoemaker
Shoe Repairer

Occupation: 399311 - Gallery or Museum Technician

Prepares artworks, specimens and artefacts for collections, and arranges and constructs gallery or museum exhibits.

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:

• mounting and preparing objects for display
• designing and arranging exhibit furnishings, display cases and display areas
• assisting in setting up lighting and display equipment
• receiving, shipping, packing and unpacking exhibits
• ordering new library materials and maintaining library records and circulation systems
• cataloguing printed and recorded material
• entering data into databases and editing computer records
• operating audiovisual and reprographic equipment
• searaching and verifying bibliographic data

Specialisation:
Taxidermist

Occupation: 411112 - Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic

Provides intensive pre-hospital health care to injured, sick, infirm and aged persons and emergency transport to medical facilities.

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. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance
• assessing health of patients, determining need for assistance, and assessing specialised needs and factors affecting patients' conditions
• performing therapies and administering drugs according to protocol
• resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment
• transporting accident victims to medical facilities
• transporting sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for specialised treatment and rehabilitation
• instructing community groups and essential service workers in first aid
• attending public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur
• ensuring that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with the medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order
• preparing written reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided

Occupation: 323214 - Metal Machinist (First Class)

Sets up and operates machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications & 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:

• 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 contorls for textile machines
• forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tool 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

Specialisations:
Aircraft Machinist
Automotive Machinist
Metal Machine Setter
Metal Turner
Milling Machinist
Vertical Borer

Occupation: 331212 - Carpenter

Constructs, erects, installs, renovates and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials. 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:

• studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
• cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts
• erecting framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures
• nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames
• assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
• cutting wood joints
• may construct concrete formwork
• may repair existing fittings
• may work with plastic laminates, perspex and metals

Specialisations:
Fixing Carpenter
Formwork Carpenter
Prop and Scenery Maker

Occupation: 341113 - Lift Mechanic

(Lift Electrician)

Designs, installs, maintains, services and repairs electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment. Registration or licensing is 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:

• examining blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operation
• measuring and laying out installation reference points
• selecting, cutting and connecting wire and cable to terminals and connectors
• using electrical and electronic test instruments to trace and diagnose faults
• repairing and replacing faulty wiring and defective parts
• positioning and installing electrical switchboards
• connecting electrical systems to power supply
• testing continuity of circuit
• installing, testing and adjusting electric and mechanical parts of lifts

Occupation: 362111 - Florist

Prepares and sells floral arrangements.

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:

• planning and designing floral arrangements
• arranging supply and storage of flowers, greenery, decoration and other items
• treating flowers to extend their life
• selecting, trimming and arranging flowers and other materials
• packing, wrapping, and attaching message cards to, and organising delivery of, completed arrangements
• serving customers and accepting payments
• advising customers and accepting payments
• advising customers on the selection of flowers and floral arrangements
• may decorate hotels, churches, halls and other facilities for special events

Occupation: 393211 - Apparel Cutter

Lays out, marks and cuts fabric to form parts of garments.

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

Occupation: 399312 - Library Technician

Assists Librarians and other information managers in organising and operating systems for handling recorded material and files.

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:

• mounting and preparing objects for display
• designing and arranging exhibit furnishings, display cases and display areas
• assisting in setting up lighting and display equipment
• receiving, shipping, packing and unpacking exhibits
• ordering new library materials and maintaining library records and circulation systems
• cataloguing printed and recorded material
• entering data into databases and editing computer records
• operating audiovisual and reprographic equipment
• searaching and verifying bibliographic data

Occupation: 411211 - Dental Hygienist

Carries out preventative dental procedures under the direction of a Dentist. 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: 323299 - Metal Fitters & Machinists NEC

This occupation group covers Metal Fitters and Machinists not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is the qualifications & 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:

• 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 contorls for textile machines
• forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tool 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

Occupations in this group include:
Printing Engineer

Occupation: 331213 - Joiner

Cuts, shapes and fits timber parts in workshops to form structures and fittings, ready for installation. 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:

• studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
• cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts
• erecting framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures
• nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames
• assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
• cutting wood joints
• may construct concrete formwork
• may repair existing fittings
• may work with plastic laminates, perspex and metals

Specialisations:
Joinery Machinist
Joinery Patternmaker
Joinery Setter-out

Occupation: 342111 - Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic

Assembles, installs, maintains and repairs industrial, commercial and domestic airconditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. 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:

• establishing job requirements from drawings and specifications, and laying out installation reference points
• drilling holes, installing mounting brackets and cutting, bending and theading piping
• installing and repairing components such as compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, switches and gauges, and copper line for steam, gas, refrigerant, compressed air, oil and chilled water
• bolting, soldering riveting, welding and brazing pipes to connect equipment, and checking alignment and accuracy of fit
• filling systems with gas or fluid to check for leaks
• test-operating refrigeration systems, checking mechanisms and making adjustments
• removing test gas and fluid using vacuum pumps, and filling with refrigerant
• checking and overhauling refrigeration systems, diagnosing faults and repairing and replacing defective components
• adjusting system controls and mechanisms and reassembling systems
• recording causes of malfunctioning and action taken

Occupation: 362211 - Gardener (General)

Plants, cultivates and maintains parks and gardens.

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: 393212 - Clothing Patternmaker

Draws sets of master patterns following sketches, sample articles and design specifications, and cuts out patterns for garments.

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:
Pattern Grader (Clothing)
Patternmaker-Grader

Occupation: 399411 - Jeweller

Makes and repairs jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets, crafts objects out of precious metals, or cuts, shapes and polishes rough gemstones to produce fashion or industrial jewels.

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:

• examining designs and specifications for jewellery and precious metal objects
• shaping moulded metal by cutting, filing, beating, turning and bending, using specialised hand and power tools
• assembling articles by soldering, screwing, riveting and otherwise joining
• securing precious stones in retaining pronge and ridges, and smoothing and checking final settings
• engraving designs on ring settings, brooches, bracklets and other articles
• repairing jewellery by soldering, replacing and rebuilding worn and broken parts
• appraising the quality and value of jewellery
• cutting and dividing stones to approximate final shape, using precision hand and power tools and jigs
• securing stones and shapes, cutting angels, smoothing and polishing
• finishing articles using files, emery paper and buffing machines
• restyling old jewellery

Specialisations:
Diamond Cutter
Faceter
Gem Setter
Goldsmith
Lapidary
Opal Polisher
Ring Maker
Silversmith

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