Major Occupations

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Carpenters

CARPENTERS AND JOINERS construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials, and cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fittings.

Indicative 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 III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV. At least three 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:

  • 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

Occupations:

  • 331211 Carpenter and Joiner
  • 331212 Carpenter
  • 331213 Joiner

331211 CARPENTER AND 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: 3
Specialisation:
  • Shopfitter

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: 3
  • Specialisations:
  • Fixing Carpenter
  • Formwork Carpenter
  • Prop and Scenery Maker

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: 3
Specialisations:
  • Joinery Machinist
  • Joinery Patternmaker
  • Joinery Setter-out

Chefs

3513 Chefs

Chefs plan and organise the preparation and cooking of food in dining and catering establishments. Cooks, Fast Food Cooks and Kitchenhands are excluded from this unit group.
Cooks are included in Unit Group 3514 Cooks. Fast Food Cooks and Kitchenhands are included in Minor Group 851 Food Preparation Assistants.
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Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. At least three 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 menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
  • monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
  • discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
  • demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
  • preparing and cooking food
  • explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
  • may select and train staff
  • may freeze and preserve foods

Occupation:

  • 351311 Chef

351311 Chef

Plans and organises the preparation and cooking of food in a dining or catering establishment.
Skill Level: 2
Specialisations:

  • Chef de Partie
  • Commis Chef
  • Demi Chef
  • Second Chef
  • Sous Chef

Doctors

25 Health Professionals

Health Professionals develop health care programs and policies, conduct tests, diagnose and treat physical and physiological disorders, and provide nursing care, advice and counselling to patients to maintain, promote and restore good health and safe and healthy working environments.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia: Most occupations in this sub-major group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • examining patients to establish the nature of their complaint and performing or ordering diagnostic procedures
  • selecting and administering appropriate treatment, medication and therapy
  • prescribing prosthetic and corrective devices
  • providing remedial therapy, rehabilitation and nursing care
  • advising on individual, community and population health measures and health promotion, and safe working environments

Subcategories

  • 251 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals
  • 252 Health Therapy Professionals
  • 253 Medical Practitioners
  • 254 Midwifery and Nursing Professionals

Economists

2243 Economists

Economists perform economic research and analysis, develop and apply theories about production and distribution of goods and services and people’s spending and financial behaviour, and provide advice to governments and organisations on economic policy issues. Statisticians are excluded from this unit group.
Statisticians are included in Unit Group 2241 Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia:Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • analysing interrelationships between economic variables and studying the effects of government fiscal and monetary policies, expenditure, taxation and other budgetary policies on the economy and the community
  • researching, analysing and assessing the effects of labour market programs and industry policies and programs on economic growth, welfare, education and training
  • investigating international and national economic situations, and particular features such as industries, regions and socioeconomic groups
  • studying workplace issues such as enterprise bargaining and wage fixation, and the effect of workplace policies on productivity and economic growth
  • analysing trends and advising on economic issues such as taxation levels, prices, employment and unemployment, imports and exports, and interest and exchange rates
  • forecasting changes in the economic environment for short-term budgeting, long-term planning and investment evaluation
  • formulating recommendations, policies and plans for the economy, corporate strategies and investment, and undertaking feasibility studies for projects
  • preparing reports on research findings

Occupation:

  • 224311 Economist

224311 Economist

Alternative Title:

  • Economic Analyst

Performs economic research and analysis, develops and applies theories about production and distribution of goods and services and people’s spending and financial behaviour, and provides advice to governments and organisations on economic policy issues.

Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
  • Agricultural Economist
  • Econometrician
  • Economic Forecaster
  • Environmental Economist
  • Health Economist
  • Labour Market Economist
  • Mineral Economist
  • Taxation Economist

Engineers

2332 Civil Engineering Professionals

Civil Engineering Professionals design, plan, organise and oversee the construction of civil engineering projects such as dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, roads, airports and other structures; analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures and design structural foundations; analyse the statical properties of all types of structures and test the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction; plan and develop transportation systems; and estimate and monitor the construction costs of projects.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia:Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. 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:

  • determining construction methods, materials and quality standards, and drafting and interpreting specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures
  • organising and directing site labour and the delivery of construction materials, plant and equipment, and establishing detailed programs for the coordination of site activities
  • obtaining soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and testing samples to determine strength, compressibility and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed and determining the safe loading for the soil
  • studying architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to estimate total costs, and preparing detailed cost plans and estimates as tools to assist in budgetary control
  • monitoring changes to designs, assessing effects on cost, and measuring, valuing and negotiating variations to designs
  • analysing structural systems for both static and dynamic loads
  • designing structures to ensure they do not collapse, bend, twist or vibrate in undesirable ways
  • assessing present and future travel flow patterns taking into account population increase and needs change
  • designing the physical aspects of transportation systems such as highways, railroads, urban transit, air transportation, logistical supply systems and their terminals

Occupations:

  • 233211 Civil Engineer
  • 233212 Geotechnical Engineer
  • 233213 Quantity Surveyor
  • 233214 Structural Engineer
  • 233215 Transport Engineer

233211 Civil Engineer

Plans, designs, organises and oversees the construction and operation of dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, airports and other civil engineering projects. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
  • Airfield Engineer Officer (Air Force)
  • Hydraulics Engineer

233212 Geotechnical Engineer

Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

233213 Quantity Surveyor

Alternative Titles:

  • Building Economist
  • Construction Economist

Estimates and monitors construction costs from the project feasibility stage, through tender preparation, to the construction period and beyond. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

233214 Structural Engineer

Analyses the statical properties of all types of structures, tests the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction, and designs and supervises the construction of all types of structures. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

233215 Transport Engineer

Plans and develops transport systems to improve infrastructure efficiency and the cost effectiveness of moving people and freight. Registration or licensing may be required.

2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers

Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers design, organise and oversee the construction, operation, logistics and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations, establish programs for the coordination of manufacturing activities, and ensure usage of resources is cost effective.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. 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:

  • developing and reviewing functional statements, organisational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
  • establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation
  • analysing workforce utilisation, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs, to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies
  • designing mechanical equipment, machines, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction
  • developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant construction and systems
  • organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment
  • establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations
  • carrying out inspections to ensure optimum performance is maintained
  • directing the maintenance and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules

Occupations:

  • 233511 Industrial Engineer
  • 233512 Mechanical Engineer
  • 233513 Production or Plant Engineer

233511 Industrial Engineer

Investigates and reviews the logistics and utilisation of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, current operational processes and established practices, to recommend improvement in the quality and efficiency of operations in a variety of commercial, industrial and production environments. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
  • Engineering Assurance Engineer
  • Integrated Logistics Support Engineer
  • Process Engineer (Industrial)

233512 Mechanical Engineer

Plans, designs, organises and oversees the assembly, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
  • Airconditioning Engineer
  • Building Services Engineer
  • Heating and Ventilation Engineer

233513 Production or Plant Engineer

Plans, directs and coordinates the design, construction, modification, continued performance and maintenance of equipment and machines in industrial plants, and the management and planning of manufacturing activities. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
  • Automation and Control Engineer
  • Maintenance Engineer (Shipbuilding)

ICT Professionals

Software and Applications Programmers design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • researching, consulting, analysing and evaluating system program needs
  • identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods
  • testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications including technical security controls perform to specification
  • writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards
  • writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end user documentation and operational procedures
  • providing advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades
  • managing testing and automation of software and application deployments
  • collecting and analysing operational metrics
  • developing continuous improvement and continuous delivery strategies across system design and software development
  • the creation and development of the tools required to support software and its management and security
  • performing forensic analysis to identify anomalies or threats
  • encryption and decryption
  • identification and mitigation of risks that may affect the performance and security throughout the lifecycle of the product.

Occupations:

  • 261311 Analyst Programmer
  • 261312 Developer Programmer
  • 261313 Software Engineer
  • 261314 Software Tester
  • 261315 Cyber Security Engineer
  • 261316 DevOps Engineer
  • 261317 Penetration Tester
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261311 Analyst Programmer

Alternative Title:

  • Programmer Analyst

Analyses user needs, produces requirements documentation and system plans, and encodes, tests, debugs, maintains and documents programs and applications.

Skill Level: 1

261312 Developer Programmer

Alternative Titles:

  • Applications Developer
  • ICT Developer
  • ICT Programmer

Interprets specifications, technical designs and flow charts, builds, maintains and modifies the code for software applications, constructs technical specifications, including cyber security, from a business functional model, and tests and writes technical documentation.

Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
  • Cyber Security Developer
  • Database Developer
  • Database Programmer (Systems)
  • Network Programmer
  • Software Developer
  • Software Programmer

261313 Software Engineer

Alternative Titles:

  • Software Architect
  • Software Designer
    Designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests, implements, installs and supports software applications and systems.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
  • Computer Applications Engineer
  • Database Designer
  • Systems Architect

261314 Software Tester

Specifies, develops and writes test plans and test scripts, produces test cases, carries out regression testing, and uses automated test software applications to test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of computer software, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation. It excludes testing of technical security controls.

Skill Level: 1

261315 Cyber Security Engineer

Alternative Title:
  • ICT Security Engineer
  • Information Security Engineer

Designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests, implements, installs and supports cybersecurity software applications and systems; ensures they are fully integrated.

Skill Level: 1

261316 DevOps Engineer

Facilitate and undertake communication, collaboration, integration and automation to improve efficiency and workflow across different specialist IT teams.

Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
  • Cloud Computing Engineer
  • Continuous Integration Engineer

261317 Penetration Tester

Alternative Titles:

  • Ethical Hacker
  • ICT Vulnerability Tester
  • White Hat

Creates test cases using in-depth technical analysis of risks and typical vulnerabilities and produces test scripts, materials and packs to test new and existing software or services, plans, coordinates and conducts cyber threat emulation activities in support of certification, accreditation, and operational priorities to verify deficiencies in technical security controls.

Skill Level: 1

261399 Software and Applications Programmers nec

This occupation group covers Software and Applications Programmers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

  • No occupations have currently been identified for this residual category.

Mechanics

321 Automotive Electricians and Mechanics

Automotive Electricians and Mechanics repair and maintain automotive electrical systems and motor vehicle and other internal combustion engines. Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers are excluded from this minor group.
Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers are included in Minor Group 323 Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers.

Indicative Skill Level:

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

  • AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV

At least three 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:

  • diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults in motor vehicles and small engines
  • dismantling engines and electrical systems
  • repairing and replacing worn and defective parts
  • installing electrical equipment and electronic components in motor vehicles
  • testing and adjusting electrical and mechanical systems and parts after repair for proper performance
  • performing scheduled maintenance on motor vehicles

Subcategories

  • 3211 Automotive Electricians
  • 3212 Motor Mechanics

Nurses

2544 Registered Nurses

Registered Nurses provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand: Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. 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:

  • assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
  • working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients
  • providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan
  • promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
  • answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
  • supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers

Occupations:

  • 254411 Nurse Practitioner
  • 254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • 254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • 254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • 254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • 254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
  • 254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • 254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • 254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • 254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • 254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • 254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • 254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
  • 254499 Registered Nurses nec

254411 Nurse Practitioner

Provides advanced and extended nursing care to patients, such as ordering diagnostic tests, undertaking diagnosis and health assessments, prescribing patient care management, medicines and therapies, as authorised in relevant nursing legislation, and referring to specialist Medical Practitioners and other Health Professionals in a range of health, welfare and community settings. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

Provides nursing care to the elderly in community settings, residential aged care facilities, retirement villages and health care facilities. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1
Specialisation:
  • Registered Nurse (Gerontology)

254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)

Provides nursing care to children from birth to school age and their families with an emphasis on the prevention, early detection of, and early intervention in, physical, emotional and social problems affecting children and their families such as assistance with parentcraft, immunisation and developmental milestones. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1
Specialisation:
  • Plunket Nurse (NZ)

254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health)

Provides nursing care, health counselling, screening and education to individuals, families and groups in the wider community with a focus on patient independence and health promotion. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
  • Registered Nurse (Health Education and Promotion)
  • Registered Nurse (Public Health)
  • Registered Nurse (School Nurse)

254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)

Provides nursing care to critically ill patients and patients with unstable health following injury, surgery or during the acute phase of diseases, integrating new technological equipment into care in settings such as high dependency units, intensive care units, emergency departments or retrieval services. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
  • Registered Nurse (Acute Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Emergency/Trauma)
  • Registered Nurse (High Dependency)
  • Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Paediatric Intensive Care)

254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)

Alternative Title:

  • Mental Retardation Nurse.

Provides nursing care to people with intellectual and development disabilities in a range of health, welfare and community settings. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)

Provides nursing care to patients recovering from injury and illness, and assists and facilitates patients with disabilities to live more independently. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1
Specialisation:
  • Registered Nurse (Rehabilitation)

254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)

Provides nursing care to patients with conditions, such as infections, metabolic disorders and degenerative conditions, which require medical intervention in a range of health, aged care and community settings. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)

Alternative Titles:

  • Practice Nurse
  • Primary Health Care Nurse (NZ)

Provides clinical care to patients, undertakes clinical organisation and practice administration, and facilitates communication within a general practice environment and between the practice and outside organisations and individuals. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Alternative Title:

  • Psychiatric Nurse
  • Provides nursing care to patients with mental health illness, disorder and dysfunction, and those experiencing emotional difficulties, distress and crisis in health, welfare and aged care facilities, correctional services and the community. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
  • Psychopaedic Nurse (NZ)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Adolescence Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Drug and Alcohol)
  • Registered Nurse (Psychiatric Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Psychogeriatric Care)

254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative)

Alternative Title:

  • Operating Room Nurse

Provides nursing care to patients before, during and immediately after surgery, assesses patients’ condition, plans nursing care for surgical intervention, maintains a safe and comfortable environment, assists Surgeons and Anaesthetists during surgery, and monitors patients’ recovery from anaesthetic, prior to return to, or discharge from, ward. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
  • Registered Nurse (Anaesthetic)
  • Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
  • Registered Nurse (Recovery)

254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical)

Provides nursing care to patients with injuries and illness that require surgical intervention. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)

Provides nursing care to children of all ages, including neonates, across a range of health and community settings with an emphasis on assessing children’s acute and ongoing needs while taking into account physical, social, cultural and family circumstances. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

254499 Registered Nurses nec

This occupation group covers Registered Nurses not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

  • Aboriginal Health Nurse
  • Flight Nurse
  • Immunisation Nurse
  • Nursing Officer (Defence Forces)
  • Pathology Nurse
  • Radiology Nurse
  • Red Cross Blood Service Nurse
  • Registered Nurse (Infection Control)
  • Remote Area Nurse
  • Teachers

    241 School Teachers

    School Teachers educate students in early childhood (pre-primary), primary, middle or intermediate, secondary and special institutions by teaching a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum, and promote students’ social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

    Indicative Skill Level:

    In Australia and New Zealand:
    Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

    Tasks Include:

    • selecting, preparing and presenting courses, teaching materials and lessons suited to the abilities of the students
    • correcting and assessing students’ work
    • attending to the social, emotional, intellectual and physical wellbeing of students and maintaining acceptable standards of behaviour
    • assessing the abilities and level of achievement of students through direct observation and administering tests
    • discussing individual progress and problems with other professionals, parents and students
    • performing extra-curricular tasks such as assisting with sport, school concerts, excursions and special interest programs
    • supervising student teachers on placement
    • maintaining attendance and scholastic records, and school discipline

    Subcategories

    • 2411 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
    • 2412 Primary School Teachers
    • 2413 Middle School Teachers / Intermediate School Teachers
    • 2414 Secondary School Teachers
    • 2415 Special Education Teachers

    242 Tertiary Education Teachers

    Tertiary Education Teachers educate tertiary students in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at universities, polytechnics, technical and further education (TAFE) institutes and other vocational training providers, and teach adult and community education courses.

    Indicative Skill Level:

    In Australia: Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

    Tasks Include:

    • preparing and delivering lectures to tertiary students in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study
    • conducting tutorials, seminars, and laboratory sessions
    • preparing and marking essays, assignments and examinations
    • participating in course development and in meetings on departmental, budgetary, curriculum and policy matters
    • attending conferences and seminars, and conducting research into a particular field of knowledge
    • providing feedback to students on progress and advising students on courses and related matters
    • consulting with Education Managers, Librarians, Student Counsellors and other support staff

    Subcategories

    • 2421 University Lecturers and Tutors
    • 2422 Vocational Education Teachers / Polytechnic Teachers

    CARPENTERS AND JOINERS construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials, and cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fittings.

    Indicative 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 III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV. At least three 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:

    • 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

    Occupations:

    • 331211 Carpenter and Joiner
    • 331212 Carpenter
    • 331213 Joiner

    331211 CARPENTER AND 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: 3
    Specialisation:
    • Shopfitter

    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: 3
    • Specialisations:
    • Fixing Carpenter
    • Formwork Carpenter
    • Prop and Scenery Maker

    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: 3
    Specialisations:
    • Joinery Machinist
    • Joinery Patternmaker
    • Joinery Setter-out

    3513 Chefs

    Chefs plan and organise the preparation and cooking of food in dining and catering establishments. Cooks, Fast Food Cooks and Kitchenhands are excluded from this unit group.
    Cooks are included in Unit Group 3514 Cooks. Fast Food Cooks and Kitchenhands are included in Minor Group 851 Food Preparation Assistants.
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    Indicative Skill Level:

    Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
    In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. At least three 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 menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
    • monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
    • discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
    • demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
    • preparing and cooking food
    • explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
    • may select and train staff
    • may freeze and preserve foods

    Occupation:

    • 351311 Chef

    351311 Chef

    Plans and organises the preparation and cooking of food in a dining or catering establishment.
    Skill Level: 2
    Specialisations:

    • Chef de Partie
    • Commis Chef
    • Demi Chef
    • Second Chef
    • Sous Chef

    25 Health Professionals

    Health Professionals develop health care programs and policies, conduct tests, diagnose and treat physical and physiological disorders, and provide nursing care, advice and counselling to patients to maintain, promote and restore good health and safe and healthy working environments.

    Indicative Skill Level:

    In Australia: Most occupations in this sub-major group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

    Tasks Include:

    • examining patients to establish the nature of their complaint and performing or ordering diagnostic procedures
    • selecting and administering appropriate treatment, medication and therapy
    • prescribing prosthetic and corrective devices
    • providing remedial therapy, rehabilitation and nursing care
    • advising on individual, community and population health measures and health promotion, and safe working environments

    Subcategories

    • 251 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals
    • 252 Health Therapy Professionals
    • 253 Medical Practitioners
    • 254 Midwifery and Nursing Professionals

    2243 Economists

    Economists perform economic research and analysis, develop and apply theories about production and distribution of goods and services and people’s spending and financial behaviour, and provide advice to governments and organisations on economic policy issues. Statisticians are excluded from this unit group.
    Statisticians are included in Unit Group 2241 Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians.

    Indicative Skill Level:

    In Australia:Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification.

    Tasks Include:

    • analysing interrelationships between economic variables and studying the effects of government fiscal and monetary policies, expenditure, taxation and other budgetary policies on the economy and the community
    • researching, analysing and assessing the effects of labour market programs and industry policies and programs on economic growth, welfare, education and training
    • investigating international and national economic situations, and particular features such as industries, regions and socioeconomic groups
    • studying workplace issues such as enterprise bargaining and wage fixation, and the effect of workplace policies on productivity and economic growth
    • analysing trends and advising on economic issues such as taxation levels, prices, employment and unemployment, imports and exports, and interest and exchange rates
    • forecasting changes in the economic environment for short-term budgeting, long-term planning and investment evaluation
    • formulating recommendations, policies and plans for the economy, corporate strategies and investment, and undertaking feasibility studies for projects
    • preparing reports on research findings

    Occupation:

    • 224311 Economist

    224311 Economist

    Alternative Title:

    • Economic Analyst

    Performs economic research and analysis, develops and applies theories about production and distribution of goods and services and people’s spending and financial behaviour, and provides advice to governments and organisations on economic policy issues.

    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisations:
    • Agricultural Economist
    • Econometrician
    • Economic Forecaster
    • Environmental Economist
    • Health Economist
    • Labour Market Economist
    • Mineral Economist
    • Taxation Economist

    2332 Civil Engineering Professionals

    Civil Engineering Professionals design, plan, organise and oversee the construction of civil engineering projects such as dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, roads, airports and other structures; analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures and design structural foundations; analyse the statical properties of all types of structures and test the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction; plan and develop transportation systems; and estimate and monitor the construction costs of projects.

    Indicative Skill Level:

    In Australia:Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. 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:

    • determining construction methods, materials and quality standards, and drafting and interpreting specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures
    • organising and directing site labour and the delivery of construction materials, plant and equipment, and establishing detailed programs for the coordination of site activities
    • obtaining soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and testing samples to determine strength, compressibility and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed and determining the safe loading for the soil
    • studying architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to estimate total costs, and preparing detailed cost plans and estimates as tools to assist in budgetary control
    • monitoring changes to designs, assessing effects on cost, and measuring, valuing and negotiating variations to designs
    • analysing structural systems for both static and dynamic loads
    • designing structures to ensure they do not collapse, bend, twist or vibrate in undesirable ways
    • assessing present and future travel flow patterns taking into account population increase and needs change
    • designing the physical aspects of transportation systems such as highways, railroads, urban transit, air transportation, logistical supply systems and their terminals

    Occupations:

    • 233211 Civil Engineer
    • 233212 Geotechnical Engineer
    • 233213 Quantity Surveyor
    • 233214 Structural Engineer
    • 233215 Transport Engineer

    233211 Civil Engineer

    Plans, designs, organises and oversees the construction and operation of dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, airports and other civil engineering projects. Registration or licensing may be required.

    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisations:
    • Airfield Engineer Officer (Air Force)
    • Hydraulics Engineer

    233212 Geotechnical Engineer

    Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations. Registration or licensing may be required.

    Skill Level: 1

    233213 Quantity Surveyor

    Alternative Titles:

    • Building Economist
    • Construction Economist

    Estimates and monitors construction costs from the project feasibility stage, through tender preparation, to the construction period and beyond. Registration or licensing may be required.

    Skill Level: 1

    233214 Structural Engineer

    Analyses the statical properties of all types of structures, tests the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction, and designs and supervises the construction of all types of structures. Registration or licensing may be required.

    Skill Level: 1

    233215 Transport Engineer

    Plans and develops transport systems to improve infrastructure efficiency and the cost effectiveness of moving people and freight. Registration or licensing may be required.

    2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers

    Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers design, organise and oversee the construction, operation, logistics and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations, establish programs for the coordination of manufacturing activities, and ensure usage of resources is cost effective.

    Indicative Skill Level:

    In Australia: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. 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:

    • developing and reviewing functional statements, organisational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
    • establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation
    • analysing workforce utilisation, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs, to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies
    • designing mechanical equipment, machines, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction
    • developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant construction and systems
    • organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment
    • establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations
    • carrying out inspections to ensure optimum performance is maintained
    • directing the maintenance and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules

    Occupations:

    • 233511 Industrial Engineer
    • 233512 Mechanical Engineer
    • 233513 Production or Plant Engineer

    233511 Industrial Engineer

    Investigates and reviews the logistics and utilisation of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, current operational processes and established practices, to recommend improvement in the quality and efficiency of operations in a variety of commercial, industrial and production environments. Registration or licensing may be required.

    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisations:
    • Engineering Assurance Engineer
    • Integrated Logistics Support Engineer
    • Process Engineer (Industrial)

    233512 Mechanical Engineer

    Plans, designs, organises and oversees the assembly, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations. Registration or licensing may be required.

    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisations:
    • Airconditioning Engineer
    • Building Services Engineer
    • Heating and Ventilation Engineer

    233513 Production or Plant Engineer

    Plans, directs and coordinates the design, construction, modification, continued performance and maintenance of equipment and machines in industrial plants, and the management and planning of manufacturing activities. Registration or licensing may be required.

    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisations:
    • Automation and Control Engineer
    • Maintenance Engineer (Shipbuilding)

    Software and Applications Programmers design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.

    Indicative Skill Level:

    In Australia: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

    Tasks Include:

    • researching, consulting, analysing and evaluating system program needs
    • identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods
    • testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications including technical security controls perform to specification
    • writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards
    • writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end user documentation and operational procedures
    • providing advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades
    • managing testing and automation of software and application deployments
    • collecting and analysing operational metrics
    • developing continuous improvement and continuous delivery strategies across system design and software development
    • the creation and development of the tools required to support software and its management and security
    • performing forensic analysis to identify anomalies or threats
    • encryption and decryption
    • identification and mitigation of risks that may affect the performance and security throughout the lifecycle of the product.

    Occupations:

    • 261311 Analyst Programmer
    • 261312 Developer Programmer
    • 261313 Software Engineer
    • 261314 Software Tester
    • 261315 Cyber Security Engineer
    • 261316 DevOps Engineer
    • 261317 Penetration Tester
    • 261399 Software and Applications Programmers nec

    261311 Analyst Programmer

    Alternative Title:

    • Programmer Analyst

    Analyses user needs, produces requirements documentation and system plans, and encodes, tests, debugs, maintains and documents programs and applications.

    Skill Level: 1

    261312 Developer Programmer

    Alternative Titles:

    • Applications Developer
    • ICT Developer
    • ICT Programmer

    Interprets specifications, technical designs and flow charts, builds, maintains and modifies the code for software applications, constructs technical specifications, including cyber security, from a business functional model, and tests and writes technical documentation.

    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisations:
    • Cyber Security Developer
    • Database Developer
    • Database Programmer (Systems)
    • Network Programmer
    • Software Developer
    • Software Programmer

    261313 Software Engineer

    Alternative Titles:

    • Software Architect
    • Software Designer
      Designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests, implements, installs and supports software applications and systems.
    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisations:
    • Computer Applications Engineer
    • Database Designer
    • Systems Architect

    261314 Software Tester

    Specifies, develops and writes test plans and test scripts, produces test cases, carries out regression testing, and uses automated test software applications to test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of computer software, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation. It excludes testing of technical security controls.

    Skill Level: 1

    261315 Cyber Security Engineer

    Alternative Title:
    • ICT Security Engineer
    • Information Security Engineer

    Designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests, implements, installs and supports cybersecurity software applications and systems; ensures they are fully integrated.

    Skill Level: 1

    261316 DevOps Engineer

    Facilitate and undertake communication, collaboration, integration and automation to improve efficiency and workflow across different specialist IT teams.

    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisations:
    • Cloud Computing Engineer
    • Continuous Integration Engineer

    261317 Penetration Tester

    Alternative Titles:

    • Ethical Hacker
    • ICT Vulnerability Tester
    • White Hat

    Creates test cases using in-depth technical analysis of risks and typical vulnerabilities and produces test scripts, materials and packs to test new and existing software or services, plans, coordinates and conducts cyber threat emulation activities in support of certification, accreditation, and operational priorities to verify deficiencies in technical security controls.

    Skill Level: 1

    261399 Software and Applications Programmers nec

    This occupation group covers Software and Applications Programmers not elsewhere classified.

    Skill Level: 1

    Occupations in this group include:

    • No occupations have currently been identified for this residual category.

    321 Automotive Electricians and Mechanics

    Automotive Electricians and Mechanics repair and maintain automotive electrical systems and motor vehicle and other internal combustion engines. Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers are excluded from this minor group.
    Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers are included in Minor Group 323 Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers.

    Indicative Skill Level:

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

    • AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV

    At least three 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:

    • diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults in motor vehicles and small engines
    • dismantling engines and electrical systems
    • repairing and replacing worn and defective parts
    • installing electrical equipment and electronic components in motor vehicles
    • testing and adjusting electrical and mechanical systems and parts after repair for proper performance
    • performing scheduled maintenance on motor vehicles

    Subcategories

    • 3211 Automotive Electricians
    • 3212 Motor Mechanics

    2544 Registered Nurses

    Registered Nurses provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community.

    Indicative Skill Level:

    In Australia and New Zealand: Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. 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:

    • assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
    • working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients
    • providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan
    • promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
    • answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
    • supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers

    Occupations:

    • 254411 Nurse Practitioner
    • 254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
    • 254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
    • 254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health)
    • 254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
    • 254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
    • 254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
    • 254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)
    • 254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
    • 254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
    • 254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
    • 254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical)
    • 254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
    • 254499 Registered Nurses nec

    254411 Nurse Practitioner

    Provides advanced and extended nursing care to patients, such as ordering diagnostic tests, undertaking diagnosis and health assessments, prescribing patient care management, medicines and therapies, as authorised in relevant nursing legislation, and referring to specialist Medical Practitioners and other Health Professionals in a range of health, welfare and community settings. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1

    254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

    Provides nursing care to the elderly in community settings, residential aged care facilities, retirement villages and health care facilities. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisation:
    • Registered Nurse (Gerontology)

    254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)

    Provides nursing care to children from birth to school age and their families with an emphasis on the prevention, early detection of, and early intervention in, physical, emotional and social problems affecting children and their families such as assistance with parentcraft, immunisation and developmental milestones. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisation:
    • Plunket Nurse (NZ)

    254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health)

    Provides nursing care, health counselling, screening and education to individuals, families and groups in the wider community with a focus on patient independence and health promotion. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisations:
    • Registered Nurse (Health Education and Promotion)
    • Registered Nurse (Public Health)
    • Registered Nurse (School Nurse)

    254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)

    Provides nursing care to critically ill patients and patients with unstable health following injury, surgery or during the acute phase of diseases, integrating new technological equipment into care in settings such as high dependency units, intensive care units, emergency departments or retrieval services. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisations:
    • Registered Nurse (Acute Care)
    • Registered Nurse (Emergency/Trauma)
    • Registered Nurse (High Dependency)
    • Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
    • Registered Nurse (Paediatric Intensive Care)

    254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)

    Alternative Title:

    • Mental Retardation Nurse.

    Provides nursing care to people with intellectual and development disabilities in a range of health, welfare and community settings. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1

    254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)

    Provides nursing care to patients recovering from injury and illness, and assists and facilitates patients with disabilities to live more independently. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisation:
    • Registered Nurse (Rehabilitation)

    254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)

    Provides nursing care to patients with conditions, such as infections, metabolic disorders and degenerative conditions, which require medical intervention in a range of health, aged care and community settings. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1

    254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)

    Alternative Titles:

    • Practice Nurse
    • Primary Health Care Nurse (NZ)

    Provides clinical care to patients, undertakes clinical organisation and practice administration, and facilitates communication within a general practice environment and between the practice and outside organisations and individuals. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1

    254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

    Alternative Title:

    • Psychiatric Nurse
    • Provides nursing care to patients with mental health illness, disorder and dysfunction, and those experiencing emotional difficulties, distress and crisis in health, welfare and aged care facilities, correctional services and the community. Registration or licensing is required.
    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisations:
    • Psychopaedic Nurse (NZ)
    • Registered Nurse (Child and Adolescence Mental Health)
    • Registered Nurse (Drug and Alcohol)
    • Registered Nurse (Psychiatric Rehabilitation)
    • Registered Nurse (Psychogeriatric Care)

    254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative)

    Alternative Title:

    • Operating Room Nurse

    Provides nursing care to patients before, during and immediately after surgery, assesses patients’ condition, plans nursing care for surgical intervention, maintains a safe and comfortable environment, assists Surgeons and Anaesthetists during surgery, and monitors patients’ recovery from anaesthetic, prior to return to, or discharge from, ward. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1
    Specialisations:
    • Registered Nurse (Anaesthetic)
    • Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
    • Registered Nurse (Recovery)

    254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical)

    Provides nursing care to patients with injuries and illness that require surgical intervention. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1

    254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)

    Provides nursing care to children of all ages, including neonates, across a range of health and community settings with an emphasis on assessing children’s acute and ongoing needs while taking into account physical, social, cultural and family circumstances. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1

    254499 Registered Nurses nec

    This occupation group covers Registered Nurses not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 1

    Occupations in this group include:

  • Aboriginal Health Nurse
  • Flight Nurse
  • Immunisation Nurse
  • Nursing Officer (Defence Forces)
  • Pathology Nurse
  • Radiology Nurse
  • Red Cross Blood Service Nurse
  • Registered Nurse (Infection Control)
  • Remote Area Nurse
  • 241 School Teachers

    School Teachers educate students in early childhood (pre-primary), primary, middle or intermediate, secondary and special institutions by teaching a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum, and promote students’ social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

    Indicative Skill Level:

    In Australia and New Zealand:
    Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

    Tasks Include:

    • selecting, preparing and presenting courses, teaching materials and lessons suited to the abilities of the students
    • correcting and assessing students’ work
    • attending to the social, emotional, intellectual and physical wellbeing of students and maintaining acceptable standards of behaviour
    • assessing the abilities and level of achievement of students through direct observation and administering tests
    • discussing individual progress and problems with other professionals, parents and students
    • performing extra-curricular tasks such as assisting with sport, school concerts, excursions and special interest programs
    • supervising student teachers on placement
    • maintaining attendance and scholastic records, and school discipline

    Subcategories

    • 2411 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
    • 2412 Primary School Teachers
    • 2413 Middle School Teachers / Intermediate School Teachers
    • 2414 Secondary School Teachers
    • 2415 Special Education Teachers

    242 Tertiary Education Teachers

    Tertiary Education Teachers educate tertiary students in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at universities, polytechnics, technical and further education (TAFE) institutes and other vocational training providers, and teach adult and community education courses.

    Indicative Skill Level:

    In Australia: Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

    Tasks Include:

    • preparing and delivering lectures to tertiary students in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study
    • conducting tutorials, seminars, and laboratory sessions
    • preparing and marking essays, assignments and examinations
    • participating in course development and in meetings on departmental, budgetary, curriculum and policy matters
    • attending conferences and seminars, and conducting research into a particular field of knowledge
    • providing feedback to students on progress and advising students on courses and related matters
    • consulting with Education Managers, Librarians, Student Counsellors and other support staff

    Subcategories

    • 2421 University Lecturers and Tutors
    • 2422 Vocational Education Teachers / Polytechnic Teachers
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