Labourers, classified under the ANZSCO code 8, are individuals who perform a range of manual and physical tasks using hand and power tools, as well as machinery. They may work independently or as part of a team, supporting skilled workers such as Trades Workers, Machinery Operators, and Drivers.

Indicative Skill Level:

Labourers typically possess a level of skill that aligns with the following qualifications and experience:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
• 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)
• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

Some occupations within Skill Level 5 may require additional on-the-job training or experience, while others may not require any formal qualification or training.

Tasks Include:

• Cleaning commercial, industrial, and domestic premises, vehicles, and machines
• Spreading, leveling, and finishing concrete and bituminous paving materials, and assembling and erecting scaffolding and rigging
• Loading and unloading machines, assembling components, and grading, inspecting, and packing products
• Assisting with cultivating and harvesting crops, plants, and forests, as well as livestock production
• Processing meat and seafood, and assisting with producing and preparing food
• Loading and unloading freight from trucks, trains, and ships, and stocking shelves in stores and supermarkets

Subcategories:

• 81 Cleaners and Laundry Workers
• 82 Construction and Mining Labourers
• 83 Factory Process Workers
• 84 Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers
• 85 Food Preparation Assistants
• 89 Other Labourers