Construction and Mining Labourers

Construction and Mining Labourers perform a variety of routine tasks in house building, road, rail and general construction, and in drilling, mining and mineral ore treatment, usually under close supervision.

**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 II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or - AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or - NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of some Skill Level 5 occupations, a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification, or no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

**Tasks include:**

- loading and unloading construction materials and equipment, and transporting them around building sites - mixing, spreading and levelling concrete, plaster and mortar - laying out fence lines and lifting and positioning posts - insulating buildings, pipes and ducting - fitting awnings, security screens and other home improvements - assembling and erecting scaffolding and rigging - digging holes and trenches, and spreading, levelling and compacting soil, gravel, sand and ballast - erecting and dismantling barricades - directing cranes