AP783945 - Health and Allied Services - Public Sector - Victoria Consolidated Award 1998
APPENDIX A - SKILL LEVEL AND CLASSIFICATION DEFINITIONS
1. SKILL LEVELS
LEVEL 1
An employee at this level:
Indicative tasks performed at this level are:
General services
Cleaning; attending to a lift, car park or incinerator; basic laundry work and the sorting and packing of linen. Assisting a gardener; basic maintenance work; basic sewing; General Orderly/Porterage/Courier functions in hospitals or other health services.
Laundryhand
Incinerator Attendant
Carpark Attendant
Sorter/Packer of Linen
Lift Attendant
Hospital Orderly or Cleaner
Seamsperson
Assistant Gardener
Maintenance/Handyperson (Unqualified)
All other employees not elsewhere provided for
Technical, clinical and personal care
The operation of automatic photographic processing machines; the cleaning, washing and preparation of equipment and chemicals within a laboratory and the cleaning and washing of surgical equipment within a Central or Theatre Sterilising Unit. The feeding and basic care of animals within animal houses.
Direct assistance with technical, clinical and personal care duties under supervision and direction. A Recording Technician operating a ECG/EEG or similar recording equipment. The handling, transporting of client/patients and the preparation of beds. Communication and liaison with clients/patients and directly assisting social work/welfare workers. An Orthotic Technician involved in the manufacture and fitting of orthotic devices in his or her first year of employment as such.
CSSD Attendant
Laboratory Assistant Grade 1
Darkroom Processor
Animal House Attendant
Orthotic Technician 1
Nursing Attendant
Theatre Attendant
Recording Attendant (including EEG & ECG)
Social Work/Welfare Aide
Food services
Basic food preparation; the cooking of basic meals; cleaning of food preparation and consumption areas and cooking equipment and utensils and the serving and delivery of meals.
Food and Domestic Services Assistant
Other Cook
LEVEL 2
An employee at this level:
Indicative tasks performed at this level are:
General services
A window or other specialist cleaner; a laundry worker performing work on his or her own; gardening work requiring no formal qualifications; general housekeeping functions; basic stores work; sewing of a more advanced nature requiring the cutting and fitting of garments.
Cleaner cleaning windows
Housekeeper
Storeperson
Laundry Operator
Gardener (non-trade)
Seamsperson who cuts and fits
Technical, clinical and personal care
An unqualified Instrument Technician within a Central or Theatre Sterilising Unit involved in the packaging or sterilisation of medical instruments. Assistant to a Allied Health Assistant (Qualified), therapist or physiotherapist or similar. An Orthotic Technician involved in the manufacture and fitting of orthotic devices in his or her second year of employment as such.
Instrument Technician Grade 1
Orthotic Technician 2
Allied Health Assistant (Unqualified)
Red Cross Aide
LEVEL 3
An employee at this level:
Indicative tasks performed at this level are:
General services
Hospital Attendant work, including patrol functions; stores work by a storeperson working alone; driving small vehicles (1.25 tonnes or less) within and between establishments.
Hospital Attendant
Storeperson employed alone
Driver 1.25 Tonne or less
Food services
A person responsible for the conduct of a diet kitchen; an unqualified (non-trade) cook employed as a sole cook in a kitchen or an unqualified (non-trade) cook providing specialist cooking functions.
Dietary Supervisor
Cook Employed Alone
Diet Cook
Sweets Cook
Pastry Cook (Other)
Technical, clinical and personal care
Skilled work within a laboratory, including the taking of blood samples. An Orthotic Technician involved in the manufacture and fitting of orthotic devices in his or her third year of employment as such.
Laboratory Assistant Grade 2
Orthotic Technician 3
LEVEL 4
An employee at this level:
An admin/clerical employee who undertakes a range of basic clerical functions within established routines, methods and procedures. No or limited experience and training are required.
Indicative tasks performed at this level are:
Technical, clinical and personal care
Work in all facets of a multi-sectional laboratory, including the taking of blood samples. An employee under general supervision who is involved in the setting up, cleaning of and maintenance of equipment in theatre and the positioning of patients in theatre.
Theatre Technician Grade 1
Laboratory Assistant Grade 3
Food services
An employee whose primary function is to liaise with patients and staff to obtain appropriate meal requirements of patients, and to tally and collate the overall results.
Food Monitor
LEVEL 5
An employee at this level:
Indicative tasks performed at this level are:
Technical, clinical and personal care
A qualified Allied Health Assistant or unqualified Trades Instructor involved in the care, instruction or development and rehabilitation of clients.
Allied Health Assistant (Qualified)
Instructor Trades (Unqualified)
Senior Red Cross Aide
General services
An employee performing dedicated security functions; an employee performing transport related functions, including drivers of intermediate sized vehicles (1.25 tonnes to 3 tonnes); ambulance drivers or assistants without first aid certificates or similar relevant training.
Security Officer Grade 1
Driver 1.25 Tonne to 3 Tonne
Other Motor Ambulance Driver or Assistant
LEVEL 6
An employee at this level:
Requires a basic knowledge of medical terminology and/or a working knowledge of health insurance schemes. (admin/clerical).
Indicative tasks performed at this level are:
Technical, clinical and personal care
An Orthotic Technician involved in the manufacture and fitting of orthotic devices in his or her fourth year of employment as such; a first aid attendant employed in commercial or industrial undertakings; an Instrument Technician with a minimum of one year's experience employed within a CSSD/TSSU section having successfully completed the CSSD Certificate course conducted by the Mayfield Centre or equivalent; a Pathology Technician (not working solely as such) assisting the Pathologist, including the preparation of equipment and work involved in the post mortem of patients.
Orthotic Technician 4
Pathology Technician Grade 1
First Aid Attendant (in commercial or industrial undertakings)
Instrument Technician Grade 2
General services
An employee performing transport related functions, including drivers of non-articulated vehicles over three tonnes; ambulance drivers or assistants possessing first aid certificates or similar relevant training.
Driver over three Tonne
Motor Ambulance Driver or Assistant who is required to hold a St John First Aid Certificate.
LEVEL 7
An employee at this level:
Requires a basic knowledge of medical terminology and/or a working knowledge of health insurance schemes. (admin/clerical).
Indicative tasks performed at this level are:
Technical, clinical and personal care
A Theatre Technician having successfully completed the Theatre Attendants course conducted by the Mayfield Centre or equivalent qualifications who is required to perform duties under minimum supervision and guidance; an Instrument Technician with a minimum of three years' experience employed within a CSSD/TSSU section having successfully completed the CSSD Certificate course conducted by the Mayfield Centre or equivalent and is competent in all facets of a CSSD/TSSU Department or unit and who assists in the supervision and/or training of new staff. A Pathology Collector Grade 1 engaged in collecting pathology specimens.
Theatre Technician Grade 2
Instrument Technician Grade 3
Pathology Collector Grade 1
Admin/clerical
An admin/clerical employee whose duties involve regular computer related duties of a multi-functional or batch processing nature. A person employed within a library who is undertaking studies to qualify as a library technician.
All classifications as per admin/clerical grades 1 and 2 (wage levels 4 and 6) with computer use.
Computer Clerk
Library Technician in Training
General Clerk
Typist
Library Clerk
Receptionist
Ward Clerk
In/Out Patient Clerk
Stenographer
Casualty Clerk
Medical Records Clerk
Audio Typist
Business Machine Operator
Patient Fees Clerk
Pay Clerk
General services
A handyperson with Trade qualifications performing general maintenance duties; a printer with Trade qualifications performing general printing or related duties; a gardener with Trade qualifications performing general gardening duties; a storeperson who is required to regularly access computers in the course of his or her employment; a dedicated Security Officer required to regularly access computers in the course of her or his employment and/or has been provided with relevant training; an employee performing transport related functions, including drivers of articulated vehicles.
Maintenance/Handyperson (Trade)
Printer (Trade)
Gardener (Trade)
Storeperson (Advanced)
Driver articulated 12-13 Tonnes
Security Officer Grade 2
Food services
A Cook or Butcher with relevant qualifications.
Second Cook Grade D
Trade Cook
Butcher
Pastry Cook
LEVEL 8
An employee at this level:
Requires a comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and/or a working knowledge of health insurance schemes. (admin/clerical).
Indicative tasks performed at this level are:
Technical, clinical and personal care
A Pharmacy Technician assisting the Pharmacist and requiring a working knowledge of pharmaceutical products; an Orthotic Technician involved in the manufacture and fitting of orthotic devices after his or her fourth year of employment as such.
Orthotic Technician 5
Pharmacy Technician Grade 1
Admin/clerical services
A person undertaking medical audio-typing or stenography or secretarial functions. Provision of Interpreting services by an unqualified Interpreter or assisting a qualified Interpreter in the performance of his or her work.
Medical Audio Typist
Secretary
Medical Stenographer
Interpreter (Unqualified)
Food Services
A Cook or Chef with relevant qualifications.
Chef Grade D
Second Cook Grade C
LEVEL 9
An employee at this level:
Indicative tasks performed at this level are:
Technical, clinical and personal care
A qualified Anaesthetic Technician who is responsible for the checking and general maintenance of specialist equipment used by the Anaesthetist; a Pharmacy Technician undertaking work involving a detailed knowledge of pharmaceutical products. A Pathology Technician working solely as such, assisting the Pathologist and required at times to work independently, including the preparation of equipment and work involved in the post mortem of patients.. A Pathology Collector engaged in collecting pathology specimens, with additional responsibilities, qualifications or experience.
Anaesthetic Technician
Pharmacy Technician Grade 2
Pathology Technician Grade 2
Pathology Collector Grade 2
Admin/clerical services
A qualified Library Technician working under the direction of a Senior Library Technician or Librarian; a computer clerk required as a normal consequence of his or her position to perform more complex computer related duties that are outside the normal operating parameters of a dedicated software system (eg. accessing the operating system, configuration or installing programs) or required to perform more advanced, responsible or complex functions within a dedicated software system (eg. basic system maintenance or administration, security back-ups etc.); a Pay Clerk with a working knowledge of relevant industrial awards.
Computer Clerk (Advanced)
Library Technician
Pay Clerk (Advanced)
General services
A Maintenance/Handyperson, Printer or Gardener with post-trade qualifications or specialisation and who is required to work autonomously.
Maintenance/Handyperson (Advanced)
Printer (Advanced)
Gardener (Advanced)
Food Services
A Cook or Chef with relevant qualifications.
Second Cook Grade B
Chef Grade C
LEVEL 10
An employee at this level:
Indicative tasks performed at this level are:
Technical, clinical and personal care
An Instructor Trades in his or her first year of employment.
Instructor Trades (Qualified) Yr 1
Food services
A Cook or Chef with relevant qualifications.
Chef B
Second Cook A
LEVEL 11
An employee at this level:
Indicative tasks performed at this level are:
Admin/clerical services
Provision of personal secretarial support; a qualified Interpreter with NAATI accreditation; supervision, work allocation and rostering and/or guidance of staff.
Private Secretary
Clerical Supervisor
Interpreter (Qualified)
General services
Supervision, work allocation, on-the-job training and rostering and/or guidance of staff.
Gardener Superintendent
General Services Supervisor
Food services
A Cook or Chef with relevant qualifications; supervision, work allocation and rostering and/or guidance of staff.
Chef Grade A
Food Services Supervisor
Technical, clinical and personal care
An Instructor Trades (Qualified) in his or her second year of employment. Supervision, work allocation and rostering and/or guidance of staff.
Instructor Trades (Qualified) Yr 2 and after
Technical, Therapy and Personal Care Supervisor
2. CLASSIFICATION DEFINITIONS
2.1 Technical, clinical and personal care
2.1.1 Allied Health Assistant (Unqualified)
Means a person appointed as such, who is primarily required to perform work of a general nature under the supervision and direction of a Therapist (includes speech, physio and occupational therapy) or Allied Health Assistant (Qualified). Such a person may work under limited supervision, either individually or in a team.
2.1.2 Allied Health Assistant (Qualified)
Means a person appointed as such, who has successfully completed either the Allied Health Assistants course conducted by the Mayfield Centre, State Enrolled Nurse course or the Red Cross Handcraft Instructors course conducted by the Red Cross (or who has obtained equivalent qualifications thereto); who under direction and supervision directly assists the Therapist (includes speech, physio and occupational therapy) in carrying out therapeutic procedures and activities and who works at a level beyond that of a Allied Health Assistant (Unqualified).
2.1.3 Anaesthetic Technician
Means a person who has satisfactorily completed the theatre attendants course conducted by the Mayfield Centre (or has obtained qualifications equivalent thereto) and has satisfactorily completed the Anaesthetic Technicians course conducted by the Australian Society of Anaesthetic and Operating Theatre Technicians or a relevant Associate Diploma of Applied Science. And in addition to the duties of a Theatre Technician Grade II is responsible for the preparation, checking and general maintenance of specialist equipment used by the Anaesthetist.
2.1.4 Instructor Trades (Qualified)
Means a person appointed as such, who has obtained a relevant Trade Certificate and who has had at least three years trade experience, which may include in-house experience, and who under the direction and supervision of the Therapist, assists in arranging and supervising training projects for patients referred to the workshop for therapeutic and/or assessment purposes who instructs patients in the use, care and maintenance of tools and equipment who under direction from a Therapist carries out reports and assessments of patients and who assists the Therapist in the design, adaptation and construction of the special equipment and aides.
2.1.5 Instructor Trades (Unqualified)
Means a person appointed as such, who under the direction and supervision of the Therapist is required to perform work of a general nature and who is responsible for the general tidiness of the workshop and for safe workshop practice with patients and who performs other duties as directed by the Instructor and Therapist.
2.1.6 Laboratory Assistant Grade 1
An employee whose prime duties and responsibilities do not require a technical knowledge in any specific area whose duties include cleaning, washing and preparation of equipment, chemicals and similar duties.
2.1.7 Laboratory Assistant Grade 2
2.1.7(a) An employee who in addition to duties of a Grade 1 is capable of and required to undertake skilled work in a skilled area of a laboratory, which may include the taking of blood samples.
2.1.7(b) Where an employee's sole area of work is the taking of blood samples but not on a rotation basis through other areas of the laboratory Grade 2 shall apply.
2.1.8 Laboratory Assistant Grade 3
An employee with technical skills capable of and required to work in all facets of a multi-sectional laboratory as necessary, including the taking of blood samples.
2.1.9 Nursing Attendant
Means a person employed in attending to the comforts and needs of sick, disabled, aged or infirm persons.
2.1.10 Pathology Collector in Training.
Means a person who is a State Enrolled Nurse (or has obtained qualifications equivalent thereto) employed as a Pathology Collector in Training under the general supervision of a Registered General Nurse or equivalent and who is being trained and is receiving detailed instructions of the work to be performed and is acquiring skills in all aspects of specimen collection, containerisation, labelling, transporting and storage; patient\client identification and well being; related clerical work; and/or requires supervision on the work to be performed. A Pathology Collector in Training is supervised at all times by a person qualified in all aspects of pathology collection.
A Pathology Collector in Training will remain on this classification for a period of up to three months whilst training is undertaken and will be paid a rate equivalent to 95 per cent of the appropriate rate for Pathology Collector Grade 1, plus appropriate experience payments.
2.1.11 Pathology Collector Grade 1
Means a person who is a State Enrolled Nurse (or has obtained qualifications equivalent thereto) employed as a Pathology Collector under the general supervision of a Registered General Nurse or equivalent and is engaged in collecting pathology specimens and performing procedures in accordance with practice instructions; the care, storage and processing of all such pathology specimens; the timely dispatch of pathology specimens to the laboratory; the accurate recording of information relating to patients\clients and specimens in accordance with practice instructions; operating VDU's; attending to the well being of patients; liaising with referrers/referees; receiving payments of accounts.
2.1.12 Pathology Collector Grade 2
Means a person who is a State Enrolled Nurse (or has obtained qualifications equivalent thereto) is employed to perform the duties of a Grade 1 Pathology Collector and who under the general supervision of a Registered General Nurse or equivalent, undertakes additional responsibility via the supervision of staff at a collection centre or who has additional qualifications or experience as recognised by the employer.
In relation to the definition of Pathology Collector in Training or Pathology Collector Grades one or two any dispute arising out of the meaning of equivalent qualifications will be determined by the Commission with reference to the views of the Health Industry Training Board.
All Pathology Collectors employed prior to 25 February 1992 who are not State Enrolled Nurses or do not hold equivalent qualifications will be classified as per Pathology Collector Grade 1.
2.1.13 Pathology Technician Grade 1
Is a person who assists the Pathologist, including the preparation of equipment and work involved in the post mortem of patients.
2.1.14 Pathology Technician Grade 2
Is a Pathology Technician working solely as such, assisting the Pathologist and required at times to work independently, including the preparation of equipment and work involved in the post mortem of patients.
2.1.15 Pharmacy Technician Grade 1
Means a person working under the personal supervision of a pharmacist, assisting with the preparation and dispensing of drugs, stock control and replenishment, tablet packing, assisting in the manufacture of pharmaceutical’s and basic clerical functions.
2.1.16 Pharmacy Technician Grade 2
Means a person appointed as such who has at least three years experience as a Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 and has satisfactorily completed the Pharmacy Technician's course conducted by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria, (or equivalent qualifications thereto) and who is required to perform work of a technical nature under the personal supervision of the Pharmacist.
2.1.17 Technical, Therapy and Personal Care Supervisor
Is a person appointed as such performing work which involves the supervision of staff within the Technical, Clinical and Personal Care stream of this award, or the supervision of staff within a Technical, Therapy and Personal Care related department or section (but excluding Pathology Collectors).
Such a person would be responsible for administrative duties such as work allocation, training, rostering and guidance of fifteen or more staff and may assist in the recruitment of staff.
2.1.18 Theatre Technician Grade 1
Means a person who is not necessarily required to possess any relevant qualifications who is required to perform work of a general nature under direct supervision such as setting up, cleaning and maintaining equipment and assisting with the positioning of patients in theatre.
2.1.19 Theatre Technician Grade 2
Means a person who has had at least three years' experience as a Theatre Technician Grade 1 (or other equivalent experience) who has satisfactorily completed the theatre attendants course conducted by the Mayfield Centre (or who has obtained qualifications equivalent thereto) and who in addition to performing the duties of a Theatre Technician Grade 1 is required to perform duties under minimum supervision and guidance, and who directly assists the anaesthetist and other medical and theatre staff.
In relation to the definition of the Theatre Technician Grade 2 any dispute arising out of the meaning of equivalent experience or equivalent qualifications will be determined by the Commission in conjunction with the Mayfield Centre.
2.1.20 CSSD Attendant
Means a person employed solely to perform washing and cleaning of medical equipment with a Central or Theatre Sterilising and Supply Department or Unit.
2.1.21 Instrument Technician Grade 1
Means an unqualified employee within a Central or Theatre Sterilising and Supply Department or Unit involved in the packaging or sterilisation of medical equipment.
2.1.22 Instrument Technician Grade 2
Means an employee as per Instrument Technician Grade 1 but who has a minimum of on year’s experience and has successfully completed the CSSD Certificate Course conducted by the Mayfield Centre (or equivalent).
2.1.23 Instrument Technician Grade 3
Means an employee as per Instrument Technician Grade 2 but who has a minimum of three years’ experience, is competent in all facets of the department or unit, and who assists in the supervision and/or training of new staff.
2.2 Clerical/administrative stream definitions
2.2.1 Clerical Supervisor
Is a person appointed as such performing work which involves the supervision of staff within the Admin/Clerical Stream of this award or the supervision of staff within an Administrative/Clerical Services related department or section. Such a person would be responsible for administrative duties such as work allocation, training, rostering and guidance of fifteen or more staff and may assist in the recruitment of staff.
2.2.2 Computer Clerk
Means clerical employees in the following classifications where their employment involves regular computer related duties, where those duties are an essential part of the function of the position and where the level of skill involved is multi-function administrative or batch processing: General Clerk, Typist, Switchboard Operator, Receptionist, Ward Clerk, Inpatients/Outpatients Clerk, Business Machine Operator, Patients' Fee Clerk, Stenographer (Other), Audio Typist (Other), Medical Records Clerk, Casualty Clerk and Pay Clerk.
2.2.3 Computer Clerk Advanced
Means an employee required to perform more complex computer related duties that are outside the normal operating parameters of a dedicated software system (e.g. accessing the operating system, configuration or installing programs) or is required to perform advanced, responsible or complex functions within a dedicated software system (e.g. basic system maintenance or administration, security back-ups etc.)
2.2.4 Interpreter (Unqualified)
Is a person who is employed to perform interpreting functions and/or assist qualified Interpreters.
2.2.5 Interpreter (Qualified)
Is a person who is employed to perform interpreting functions and who has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters.
2.2.6 Library Clerk
Is a person appointed as such who in addition to general clerical duties performs specific library related functions and works under the supervision and direction of a Library Technician or Librarian.
2.2.7 Library Technician
2.2.7(a) Is a person appointed as such who has successfully undertaken the Certificate of Applied Social Science (Library Technician) or a course of study which qualifies them for admission to Library Technician membership of the Library Association of Australia.
2.2.7(b) Such a person will work under the general direction of a senior Library Technician or a Librarian and maintains library systems for the acquisition, accessioning, circulation, selected cataloguing and care of library material and/or under routine direction assists with the provision of reference and information services to library users.
2.2.8 Library Technician in Training
Is a person appointed as such who is currently undertaking the Certificate of Applied Social Science (Library Technician), or a course of study which qualifies them for admission to Library Technician membership of the Library Association of Australia.
2.2.9 Pay Clerk
Is a person appointed as such who assists the pay officer or other responsible person to calculate time sheets and other relevant duties in the process of preparing payments to staff.
2.2.10 Pay Clerk Advanced
Is a person who in addition to the duties of a Pay Clerk will be required to possess a working knowledge of relevant Industrial awards, regulations and Acts, handles complex payroll and award interpretation inquiries and be capable of functioning semi-autonomously, prioritising their own work within established policies, guidelines and procedures.
2.2.11 Private Secretary
Is a person who in addition to the possessing and using secretarial skills, (e.g. word processing, stenography, reception and typing) provides services at the senior management level including attending to organisational matters: diaries, meetings, agendas, taking of minutes, liaising with other departments or divisions and involvement with routine correspondence.
2.3 General services stream definitions
2.3.1 Gardener Advanced
Means a Gardener Trade who holds post-trade qualifications and is capable of, and required to work autonomously and is required to prioritise his or her own work with a substantial level of accountability and responsibility.
2.3.2 Gardener (non-trade)
Means an employee engaged in the pruning or trimming of plants or trees; or in budding, propagating, planting or plotting; or like garden related functions.
2.3.3 Gardener Superintendent
Means a Gardener Trade who is responsible for the supervision, work allocation, on the job training, rostering and/or guidance of gardening staff.
2.3.4 Gardener Trade
Means a tradesperson gardener who has satisfactorily completed the approved apprenticeship course in gardening or who has been issued with an approved trade certificate.
2.3.5 General Services Supervisor
Is a person appointed as such performing work which involves the supervision of staff within the general services stream of this award or the supervision of staff within a general services related department or section. Such a person would be responsible for administrative duties such as work allocation, training, rostering and guidance of fifteen or more staff and may assist in the recruitment of staff.
2.3.6 Handyperson Advanced
Is a Handyperson Trade who holds post-trade qualifications and is capable of, and required to work autonomously, and is required to prioritise their own work with a substantial level of accountability and responsibility.
2.3.7 Handyperson Trade
Means a person employed as a handyperson who has satisfactorily qualified as a tradesperson under the Industrial Training Act 1975 or holds an equivalent qualification acceptable to the employer.
2.3.8 Hospital Attendant
Means an employee appointed as such and who, as part of his or her ordinary duties, is required to perform a patrol function.
2.3.9 Laundry Operator
Means a person employed as a sole employee in a laundry performing the full range of duties relating to the operation of a laundry.
2.3.10 Printer Advanced
Is a Printer Trade who holds appropriate post-trade qualifications; and who is required to work autonomously and prioritise his or her own work with a substantial level of accountability and responsibility.
2.3.11 Printer Trade
Means a person employed as a printer who has satisfactorily qualified as a tradesperson under the Industrial Training Act 1975 or holds an equivalent qualification acceptable to the employer.
2.3.12 Security Officer Grade 1
Means an employee performing a dedicated security function involving the security of patients, staff or the facilities.
2.3.13 Security Officer Grade 2
An employee as per Security Officer Grade 1 who is required to regularly access computers in the course of his or her employment and/or has been provided with relevant training.
2.3.14 Window Cleaner
Means a person cleaning external windows where any part of the window to be cleaned is more than four and a half metres (4.5 metres) from the ground or balcony. Provided that the window is cleaned from the outside of the building.
2.3.15 Storeperson Advanced
Is a person employed as a storeperson or storeperson alone who is required to regularly access computers in the course of his or her employment.
2.4 Food services stream definitions
2.4.1 Chef
Means a person employed as such in a hospital who may be required by the employer to supervise staff, give any necessary instruction in all the branches of cooking, preparation of food service staff rosters, assist in the planning of meals, assist in the pricing of meals for departmental budgets, assist in the requisitioning and purchasing of all stores and to assist where necessary in the preparation and supervision of the plating of meals.
2.4.1(a) Chef Grade A
A chef employed in a hospital with more than 300 beds or a kitchen providing more than 2,000 meals on a daily average.
2.4.1(b) Chef Grade B
A chef employed in a hospital with 200 or more beds but less than 300 beds or a kitchen providing more than 1,000 meals but less than 2,000 meals on a daily average.
2.4.1(c) Chef Grade C
A chef employed in a hospital with more than 100 beds but less than 200 beds or a kitchen providing more than 500 meals but less than 1,000 meals on a daily average.
2.4.1(d) Chef Grade D
A chef employed in a hospital with less than 100 beds or a kitchen providing less than 500 meals on a daily average.
2.4.2 Cook Employed Alone
Means a person employed as a sole cook who does not hold trade qualifications.
2.4.3 Dietary Supervisor
Means a person not being a qualified Dietitian but responsible for the conduct of a Diet Kitchen.
2.4.4 Diet Cook
Means an unqualified cook who produces meals for specific dietary requirements and/or other specialist meals.
2.4.5 Food Monitor
An employee responsible to a catering and/or dietary department whose primary function is to liaise with patients and staff to obtain appropriate meal requirements of patients, and to tally and collate the overall results for the catering and/or dietary department.
Notwithstanding the provisions of clause 20 - Higher duties, when the above duties are incidental to other duties performed, higher duties rates shall only apply when the above duties are performed for two hours or more in any day.
2.4.6 Food Services Supervisor
Is a person appointed as such performing work which involves the supervision of staff within the food services stream of this award or the supervision of staff within a food services related department or section. Such a person would be responsible for administrative duties such as work allocation, training, rostering and guidance of fifteen or more staff and may assist in the recruitment of staff.
2.4.7 Other Cook
Means a person who does not hold trade qualifications, who is employed as a cook by a hospital where other cooks are employed.
2.4.8 Second Cook
Means a person employed as such in a hospital who assists the Chef in the discharge of his or her duties and whenever necessary relieves the Chef during any absence.
2.4.8(a) Second Cook Grade A
A second cook employed in a hospital with more than 300 beds or a kitchen providing more than 2,000 meals on a daily average.
2.4.8(b) Second Cook Grade B
A second cook employed in a hospital with 200 or more beds but less than 300 beds or a kitchen providing more than 1,000 meals but less than 2,000 meals on a daily average.
2.4.8(c) Second Cook Grade C
A second cook employed in a hospital with more than 100 beds but less than 200 beds or a kitchen providing more than 500 meals but less than 1,000 meals on a daily average.
2.4.8(d) Second Cook Grade D
A second cook employed in a hospital with less than 100 beds or a kitchen providing less than 500 meals on a daily average.
2.4.9 Sweets Cook
Means an unqualified cook who specialises in producing sweets or desserts.
2.4.10 Trade Cook
Means a cook qualified as a tradesperson under the Industrial Training Act 1975 or holding an equivalent qualification acceptable to the employer.
2.4.11 Hospital Gradings for Chef and Second Cook Classifications
2.4.11(a) Grade A
A hospital with more than 300 beds or a kitchen providing more than 2,000 meals on a daily average.
2.4.11(b) Grade B
A hospital with 200 or more beds but less than 300 beds or a kitchen providing more than 1,000 meals but less than 2,000 meals on a daily average.
2.4.11(c) Grade C
A hospital with more than 100 beds but less than 200 beds or a kitchen providing more than 500 meals but less than 1,000 meals on a daily average.
2.4.11(d) Grade D
A hospital with less than 100 beds or a kitchen providing less than 500 meals on a daily average.
2.4.11(e) Hospital beds and daily average meals produced are taken from hospital annual returns to the Health Department Victoria, or other relevant materials, as of 30 June of the preceding year.
