Service Station Attendant

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

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• filling fuel tanks and containers to level specified by customer
• checking and replenishing air pressure in vehicle tyres, and oil and other vehicle fluid levels
• washing vehicle windscreens and windows
• performing minor repair work to vehicles such as replacing tyres, light bulbs and windscreen wiper blades
• maintaining and operating automatic car wash facilities
• collecting payments from customers for purchases
• cleaning petrol pumps and surrounding driveway, shop and facilities
• undertaking stock control and preparing reports on fuel, oil, accessories and other items sold
• replenishing stock of fast foods, newspapers, magazines and grocery items