Handypersons

Handypersons clean, paint, repair and maintain buildings, grounds and facilities.

**Indicative skill level:**

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.

**Tasks include:**

- repairing broken windows, screens, doors, fences, barbecues, picnic tables, shelves, cupboards and other items - replacing defective items such as light bulbs - repairing and painting interior and exterior surfaces such as walls, ceilings and fences - clearing rubbish and leaves from driveways and grounds - mowing lawns and cultivating gardens - adjusting doors and windows - replacing tap washers - putting up handrails and grab rails