711199 - Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators nec

Description

This occupation group covers Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level

4

Specialisations

• • Brake Lining Maker
  • Fibre Cement Moulder
  • Plaster Caster
  • Plaster Machine Operator

Skills Assessment Authority

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Group: 7111 Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators

Description

operate machines to manufacture and finish a variety of clay, concrete, glassware and stone products by extruding, shaping, mixing, grinding, cutting and other processes.

Tasks

• • monitoring the flow of clay and other raw materials and products into machines, and adjusting valves and controls to specifications
  • positioning clay and stone on machines to be cut and worked
  • operating concrete mixing, stacking and splitting machines
  • setting up and installing moulds and other machine fixtures
  • setting up and operating glass-making machines to produce molten glass, and regulating temperature of molten glass
  • pressing and blowing glass into moulds to form glassware products
  • collecting and examining samples for conformity to specifications and adjusting machine settings accordingly
  • setting grinding and cutting edges
  • using hand tools to cut, inscribe and polish roughly hewn stone to finished condition

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupations in this Group

• • 711111 Clay Products Machine Operator
  • 711112 Concrete Products Machine Operator
  • 711113 Glass Production Machine Operator
  • 711114 Stone Processing Machine Operator
  • 711199 Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators nec