Construction and Mining Labourers (ANZSCO 821)

Construction and Mining Labourers in Australia perform a wide range of routine tasks in various industries including house building, road and rail construction, general construction, drilling, mining, and mineral ore treatment. These labourers typically work under close supervision.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Construction and Mining Labourers category require a certain level of skill, which can be obtained through qualifications and experience. The skill levels for this occupation are outlined below:

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)

In some cases, additional on-the-job training or experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For occupations at Skill Level 5, a short period of on-the-job training may be necessary, or no formal qualification or training may be required.

Tasks Include:

• Loading and unloading construction materials and equipment, and transporting them around building sites
• Mixing, spreading, and leveling 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, leveling, and compacting soil, gravel, sand, and ballast
• Erecting and dismantling barricades
• Directing cranes

Subcategories

Within the Construction and Mining Labourers category, there are various subcategories that focus on specific tasks and industries. These subcategories include:

• 8211 Building and Plumbing Labourers
• 8212 Concreters
• 8213 Fencers
• 8214 Insulation and Home Improvement Installers
• 8215 Paving and Surfacing Labourers
• 8216 Railway Track Workers
• 8217 Structural Steel Construction Workers
• 8219 Other Construction and Mining Labourers

Each subcategory has its own specific tasks and requirements, catering to different areas of construction and mining labour.