MAJOR GROUP 3 TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS
TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS perform a variety of skilled tasks, applying broad or in-depth technical, trade or industry specific knowledge, often in support of scientific, engineering, building and manufacturing activities.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this major group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) or AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) In New Zealand: NZ Register Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) or NZ Register Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:*carrying out tests and experiments, and providing technical support to Health Professionals, Natural and Physical Science Professionals and Engineering Professionals*providing technical support to users of computer hardware and software*fabricating, repairing and maintaining metal, wood, glass and textile products repairing and maintaining motor vehicles, aircraft, marine craft and electrical and electronic machines and equipment constructing,*repairing, fitting-out and finishing buildings and other structures operating printing and binding equipment preparing and cooking food shearing, caring for, training and grooming animals, and assisting Veterinarians propagating and cultivating plants, and establishing and maintaining turf surfaces for sporting events cutting and styling hair operating chemical, gas, petroleum and power generation equipment providing technical assistance for the production, recording and broadcasting of artistic performances
This section contains the following subsection :
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 33 Construction Trades Workers
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 35 Food Trades Workers
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 36 Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 39 Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Source: https://www.abs.gov.au
