Stationary Plant Operators
Minor Group
ANZSCO CODE - 712

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

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or
• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

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

• fixing attachments to plant and setting controls prior to operation
• manipulating controls to move materials between process phases
• observing operation and adjusting controls to regulate temperature, pressure, mix of materials to be processed and handled, and speed of operation
• monitoring operation of plant directly or by referring to instruments ensuring safe operation
• cleaning and lubricating plant, repairing minor defects and reporting major problems
• unloading and storing output