AP795978 - Space Tracking Industry Award 1998

PART 8 - DEFINITIONS 

31. AWARD DEFINITIONS

Engineering Streams - The classification definitions recognise three broad engineering streams, namely: Electrical/electronic; fabrication; and mechanical. Entry to training stream is not conditional on union membership, additionally there are five vocational fields: Trade; Technical; production; supervisory and professional fields. The streams are defined as:

31.1 Award definitions - STIWs and STITs

31.1.1 Electrical/electronic stream - including the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of all electrical and electronic devices systems, equipment and controls, eg: electrical wiring, motors, generators, PLC's and other electronic controls, instruments, refrigeration, telecommunications, radio and television, communication and information processing.

31.1.2 Mechanical stream - including the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault fining, commissioning, maintenance and service of all mechanical equipment, machinery, fluid power systems, automotive mechanics, instruments, refrigeration, and the use of related computer controlled equipment, eg: Computer Numeric Controlled machine tools.

31.1.3 Fabrication stream - including fabrication, forging, carpentry, plumbing, founding, structural steel erection, electroplating, metal spinning, metal polishing, sheet metal work and the use of related computer controlled equipment. This includes fabrication in all metals, plastics, carbon fibre, composite materials, ceramics and other materials.

Vocational Fields

Trade Fields

Includes an employee who possesses as a minimum qualification a trade certificate in any of the engineering streams (as defined).

Technical Field

• Production planning, including scheduling, work study, and estimating materials, handling systems and like work.
• Technical including inspection, quality control, supplier evaluation, laboratory, non- destructive testing, technical purchasing, and design and development work (prototypes, models, specifications) in both product and process areas and like work.
• Design and draughting and like work.

Engineering/Production Field

The engineering/production field will include employees primarily engaged in production work including production, distribution, stores and warehousing, but does not require a qualification in the trade, technical, professional or supervisory fields.

Classification Structure

The Classification Structure provides for employment in vocational fields on the basis of grades. Each grade provides for progression based on either acquisition of skills and the availability to undertake work as outlined in Skill Level Definitions (or satisfactory performance within the grade). Progression from a lower grade to a higher grade within a vocational stream or across streams is dependent upon where an employee undertakes work of a higher skill level the employee will be paid at the appropriate rate for such skills level in accordance with mixed functions.

The development of specific definitions and mechanisms for progression will be subject to further negotiations prior to implementation.

31.2 Definitions STIE'S

Association will mean The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia.

Professional Engineering Duties will mean duties carried out by a person in any particular employment, the adequate discharge of any portion of which duties requires qualifications of the employee as (or at least equal to those of) a Graduate member of The Institution of Engineers, Australia.

Professional Engineer will mean a person qualified to carry out professional engineering duties as above defined. The term Professional Engineer embraces and includes Graduate Engineer and Experienced Engineer as hereinafter defined.

Qualified Engineer will mean a Professional Engineer other than an Experienced Engineer as hereinafter defined, who is or is qualified to become a Graduate member of The Institution of Engineers, Australia.

Graduate will mean a Qualified Engineer who is the holder of a University Degree (four or five years course) recognised by the Institute of Engineers, Australia, or is the holder of a degree, diploma or other testamur which:

• has been issued by a Technical University, an Institute of Technology, a European Technical High School (Technische Hochschule) or Polytechnic, or other similar educational establishment;
• and is recognised by the Institution as attaining a standard similar to a University degree;
• and has been issued following:
• A course of not less than four years' duration for a full-time course after a standard of secondary education not less than the standard of examination for matriculation to an Australian University; or
• A part-time course of sufficient duration to attain a similar standard as a four years' full- time course, after a similar standard of secondary education.

Experienced Engineer will mean a professional engineer with the undermentioned qualifications in any particular employment the adequate discharge of any portion of the duties of which employment required qualifications of the employee as (or at least equal to those of) a Member of The Institution of Engineers, Australia. The aforesaid qualifications are as follows:

• That the employee is a Member of the said Institution, or
• That the employee, having graduated in a four year or five year course at a University recognised by the said Institution, has had four years experience on professional engineering duties since becoming a qualified engineer, or
• That the employee, not having so graduated, has had five years of such experience.

31.3 Classification structure

Space Tracking Industry Workers
Space Tracking Industry Technicians

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY TECHNICIAN LEVEL 1

RELATIVITY TO
TRADE LEVEL: 180%

A Space Tracking Industry Technician (STIT) Level 1 performs duties requiring the application of extensive technical or scientific knowledge. With scope for individual accomplishment and co-ordination of more difficult assignments guidelines and devise new approaches.

STIT Level 1 also possesses the appropriate qualifications, skills and experience in the required field and is require to perform work of a professional nature involving a high level of independence in approach and apply a high degree of originality, ingenuity and judgement.

STIT Level 1 will be capable of making responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review and who decides courses of action necessary to expedite the successful accomplishment of assigned projects.

Work is carried out within broad guidelines requiring conformity with overall objectives, relative priorities and necessary co-operation with other units. Informed technical guidance may be available.

The STIT Level 1 outlines and assigns work, reviews it for technical accuracy and adequacy, and may plan, direct, co-ordinate and supervise the work of other professional and technical staff excluding the supervision of professional engineers. STIT Level 1 also designs updates and documents standard operating procedures.

Existing Award Classification
Including Within This Level:

age Group 1 Tracking Station Specialist Group C

Pay Points within this Level

180%
185%
190%
195%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY TECHNICIAN LEVEL 2(b)

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 160%

A Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 2 is an employee who has successfully completed a diploma or the equivalent level of accredited training. Within organisational policy guidelines and objectives, a Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 2 performs work above and beyond STIT Level 3 and:

• performs work requiring mature technical knowledge involving a considerable degree of autonomy, originally and independent judgement;
• looks after and is responsible for projects and coordinating such projects with other areas of the organisation as required by the operation of the organisation;
• is competent to accept responsibility for the co-ordination of general and specialist employees below STIT 2 engaged on projects requiring complex and specialised knowledge;
• plans and implements those programs necessary to achieve the objectives of a particular project'
• the performance of the above functions, applies knowledge and/or guidance relevant in any or all or the fields of designing, planning and technical work as required by the company's operation;
• operates within broad statements of objectives without requiring detailed instructions;

or

• performs work at the above level of skill in a particular technical field;
• has as the overriding feature of their employment the ability to perform creative, original work of highly complex and sophisticated nature;
• provides specialised technical guidance to other employees performing work within the same technical field;
• identifies new technology with the political to impact on existing procedures and describe the nature of the impact.
• assists in modification of existing computer packages, provides advice on development of more complex typical computer programs, or resolution or more complex modification problems.

Existing Classifications
Included In This Level:

Wage Group: Tracking Station Specialist Group B

Pay Points within this Level

160%
165%
170%
175%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY TECHNICIAN LEVEL 2(a)

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 150%

A Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 2(a) means an employee who works above and beyond a Space Tracking Industry Technical Level STIT3 and has successfully completed 5th year of a part time Diploma or Associate Diploma plus additional training or the equivalent level or accredited training. An employee at STIT 2(a) is able to perform or coordinate work in more than one engineering, scientific or technical field as defined; or

Performs duties in a technical, engineering or scientific field which requires the exercise of judgement and or skill in excess of that required of a STIT 3.

Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 2(a) also means a trainer/supervisor/coordinator who when engaged at this level:

• Possesses a sound knowledge of occupational health and safety, industrial relations, and communication processes and is able to use this knowledge in training and leading the work of others;
• Possesses a general knowledge and awareness of the administration of the enterprise.

Indicative of the tasks which an employee at this level may perform are as follows;

• plans, writes and delivers training programs for all engineering/production employees, apprentices, trainees, trade and lower technical levels;
• plans and directs the work of technical, engineering/production employees especially in new work organisation environments eg; group work arrangements, CIM production techniques.

Existing Classifications
Included in this level:

Wage Group: Tracking Station Supervising Technician

Pay Points within this Level

150%
155%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY TECHNICIAN LEVEL 3

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 145%

Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 3 means an employee who works above and beyond a Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 4 and has successfully completed an Associate Diploma or the equivalent level of accredited training and is engaged in:-

(i) performing draughting, or planning or technical duties which require the exercise of judgement and skill in excess of that require by a Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 4 or;

(ii) possesses the skills of an STIT Level 4 in a technical field and exercises additional skills in a technical field as defined;

(iii) has had training, theoretical and practical experience on technical equipment in excess of that required of a Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 4 and who may be required by the employer to work on such equipment and;

(iv) advises and assists in the supervision and/or coordination of employees employed in classifications below STIT 3.

The following are indicative tasks which an employee at this level may perform:

• subject to (iv) above, has individual responsibility for a particular task involving skill and responsibility of a higher order;
• has a wide experience in more than one sub-system;
• has a thorough conceptual understanding of the maintenance and operating procedures relating to equipment;
• advises the operating personnel advice on problems arising from day to day tracking;
• is able to anticipate the likely outcome of any change in operating procedures caused by a change in hardware or software;
• plans work and estimation of staff requirements and materials;
• obtains and uses information for effective decision making; and
• is able to set priorities develop work practices and procedures.

Existing Award classification
included within this Level:

Wage Groups:	Technician Grade C
	Thereafter
	Tracking station Specialist Group A

Pay points within this Level

145%
147%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY TECHNICIAN LEVEL 4

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 135%

A Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 4 is an employee who works above and beyond a STIW Level 5 and has successfully completed 3rd year (or 22 modules) of an Associate Diploma or the equivalent level or accredited training and is engaged in:

(i) Making of major design drawings or graphics or performing technical duties in a specific field of engineering, laboratory scientific or technical practice such as research design, testing, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, diagnostics and maintenance of equipment, facilities or other Space Tracking Industry machinery, including computer software, quality processes, occupational health and safety and/or standards and plant and material security processes and like work; or

(ii) planning of operations and/or processes including the estimation of requirements of staffing, material cost and quantities and machinery requirements, purchasing materials or components, scheduling, work study, industrial engineering and/or materials handling process;

(iii) exercises a level of cross-skilling as defined;

(iv) assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers;

(v) has the responsibly of supervising the duties of STIT Levels 5,6,7,8 and 9.

Existing Classification
Included in this Level:

Wage Group:	Draughtsman - Design Thereafter
	Technician Grade C
	2nd year
	1st year

Pay points within this Level

135%
138%
141%
140%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY TECHNICIAN LEVEL 5

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 130%

A Space Tracking Industry Technician level 5 has had equivalent level of training and/or experience to a STIT 5 Tradesperson and is engaged in one of the following areas:

• Provides technical guidance within the scope of this level;
• Prepares reports of a technical nature on specific tasks or assignments as directed or within the scope of discretion at this level;
• Has an overall knowledge and understanding of the operating principles of the systems and equipment on which the technician is require to carry out their task;
• Assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers;
• Undertakes draughting or planning or technical duties which require the exercise of judgement and skill in excess oft hat requires of STIT 6 or;
• Has the responsibility of supervising the duties of STIT Levels 6,7,8 and 9;
• Exercises a level of cross-skilling in technical fields as defined.

The following indicative tasks which a Technician at this level may perform are as follows:

• Given appropriate guidance, undertakes OJT on the job instruction and provides training courses for staff.
• Given a situation involving unfamiliar materials, process or similar, develop an efficient and effective test procedure.
• Given a mechanical electrical breakdown/installation servicing task, plan a logical sequence of operations to successfully complete a task.
• Given circuit diagrams involving a combination of any two of electrical, electronic, mechanical or fluid power principles, set up standard fault finding procedures for use by others.

As a Tradesperson, STIT 5 works above and beyond a tradesperson at level STIT 6 and has completed:

(i) An advanced certificate;

(ii) 15 modules or second year part time Associate Diploma; or

(iii) equivalent accredited training as provided in the manual which forms Appendix to this award.

The following indicative tasks which a technician and tradesperson at this level may perform are subject to the employee having appropriate trade and post-trade training to enable the employee to perform the particular indicative tasks:

• Through a systems approach is able to exercise high level diagnostic skills on complex forms of machinery, equipment and instruments which utilise some combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical or fluid power principles;
• Set up, commission, maintain and operate sophisticated maintenance, production and test equipment and/or systems involving the application of computer operating skills a higher level than Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 6;
• Assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with supervisors trainers;
• Works on various forms of machinery and equipment electronically controlled by complex digital and/or analogue control systems using integrated circuitry;
• Works on complex electronics or instruments or communication equipment or control systems which utilise electronic principles and electronic circuitry containing complex analogue and/or digital control systems using integrated circuitry.
• Exercises individual judgement and initiative in application of projects.

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY WORKER LEVEL 1

As a communication and equipment operator STIW 1; is above to work flexibly between work stations, performs complex operational duties with minimal supervision, is able to identify and isolate sub-system faults to facilitate rectification and assists in the provision on-the-job training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers.

Existing Classifications included in this Level:

Wage Group 8	Technician Grade B
Thereafter/4th year
Draughtsman Design		- 2nd year

Pay Points within this Level

130%
132%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY TECHNICIAN LEVEL 6

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY WORKER LEVEL 2

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 150%

A Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 6 is an employee who has the equivalent level of skills and raining to a STIT 6 Tradesperson but is engaged in one of the following areas and to the extent of that training:

(i) undertakes draughting or planning or technical or operational duties requiring the exercise of judgement and skill in excess of that require of an STIT Level 7 under the supervision of technical staff, or

(ii) exercises a level of cross skilling in technical fields as defined.

The following indicative tasks which a technician at this level may perform are subject to the employee having the appropriate technical training to enable the employees to perform the particular indicative tasks;

• work on complex digital, RF, or hydraulic/pneumatic equipment with general guidance and supervision;
• maintenance workers to have optical fibre repair skills;
• given a faulty mechanical/electrical/electronic system, diagnose the problem and repair the system under limited supervision;
• has the responsibility of supervising the duties of STIT Levels 7,8 and 9.
• given system diagrams, tools and test equipment, can troubleshoot micro-processor based equipment so as to:

(i) comply with electrical isolation procedures
(ii) comply with specified maintenance procedures
(iii) identify and remove faulty board and ensure corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence of failure;

• given technical and procedural training materials, deliver and evaluate on the job training in skills on formal one to one and informal group bases, so as to increase skills in the work unit.
• assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers.

As a tradesperson works above and beyond a tradesperson at STIT 7, and who has completed:

(i) 12 appropriate modules of an advance certificate; or
(ii) 12 appropriate modules of an associate diploma; or
(iii) equivalent accredited training as prescribed in manual (to be prepared) of this award.

As a tradesperson STIT 6:

1. Undertakes quality control and work organisation at a level higher than for STIW Level 3;

2. Provides trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team;

3. Assists in the provision of training to employees in conjunction with supervisors/trainers;

4. Performs maintenance planning and predictive maintenance work not in technical fields;

5. Works under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment;

6. Prepares reports of a technical nature on specific tasks or assignments as directed;

7. Exercises broad discretion within the scope of this level.

The following indicative tasks which a tradesperson at this level may perform are subject to the employee having appropriate trade and post-trade training to enable the employee to perform the particular indicative tasks:

• working on combinations of machines or equipment which utilise complex electronic, mechanical and fluid power principles;
• working on instruments which make up a complex control system which utilise some combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power principles and electronic circuitry containing complex digital and/or analogue control systems utilising integrated circuitry.
• working on various forms of machinery equipment which are electronically controlled on complex digital and/or analogue control systems using integrated circuitry.

As a communication and equipment operator, STIW 2:

• Performs operational duties with less supervision than STIW Level 3;
• Can operate flexibly between all work statics with limited supervision, meeting all demands of the mission involved at short notice;
• Has fault identification skills to a higher level than STIW Level 3;
• Assists in the prevision of on-the-job training to employees in conjunction with supervisors and trainers.

As a clerical employee Space Tracking Industry Worker Level 2 is able to perform duties f a STIW Level 9,8,6,4 or 3, exercises substantial responsibility independent initiative and judgement and possesses a detailed knowledge of office procedures and the employer's business. Indicative of the tasks an employee at this level may perform are as follows:

• answer executive correspondence from verbal or rough notes;
• is able to use and integrate a variety of application software packages within a personal computer network or use a central computer to equivalent standard;
• possesses and applies a detailed knowledge of the enterprise operation and structure in areas including scheduling, supply, freight, customer client requirements;
• administers a sectional budget and assists management under delegated authority in preparing budgets, cashflow records, trading accounts, cash flow analysis;
• applies purchasing and inventory control requirements;
• possesses stenography skills to a level higher than STIW 3;
• originates executive correspondence and assists executive in preparing, attending and following up appointments, interviews etc, and is able to act on delegated authority of executive;
• plans organises and sets priorities for the work of other clerks, in a section or area of responsibility, and is able to operational problems for the clerks employed within lower grades;
• supervises, plans and schedules the work of other clerks.

Existing Classifications
including in this Level:

Wage Group 9	..............................…..			Technician Grade B
	...............................		- 2nd year
	.............	...................- 3rd year

Communication and Equipment
Operator Grade C - thereafter

..................................-2nd year

Clerk Grade C by appointment

Draughtsman Design....................................- 1st year

Senior Detail Draughtsman - thereafter.

Pay Points within this Level

125%
127%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY TECHNICIAN LEVEL 7

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY WORKER LEVEL 3

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 115%

A Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 7 is an employee who has the equivalent level of training and/or experience to a STIT 7 tradesperson and who:

(i) undertakes detail draughting or technical or planning duties requiring technical knowledge;
(ii) undertakes operational duties requiring judgement and skill in excess of than required of a STIT Level 8; or

Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 7 is engaged in one of the following areas:

• Detail draughting or planning or technical duties requiring judgement or skill in excess of that required of a technician at STIT1 Level 8 under the supervision of technical staff;
• or;
• Possesses a level of training and/or experience at STIT 8 and exercises cross-skilling in technical fields as defined;
• Is engaged on and is capable of carrying out with general supervision, routine duties of construction, modifying, maintaining and installing technical equipment and or operating without detail supervision;
• Assists in the provision of training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers.

As a tradesperson STIT 7 works above and beyond a tradesperson at STIT 8 and has completed the following training requirements:

(i) three appropriate modules in addition to the requirements of STIT 8; or
(ii) nine appropriate modules towards an advanced certificate; or
(iii) nine appropriate modules towards an associate diploma.

As a tradesperson STIT 7:

• Is able to provide trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team;
• Provides training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers;
• Understands and implements quality control techniques;
• Work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment;
• Exercises skills attained through satisfactory completion of the training prescribed for this classification subject to the standards prescribed by the manual that forms Appendix - of this award.

The following indicative tasks which an STIT 7 may perform as a tradesperson are subject to the employee having appropriate trade and post-trade training to enable the employee to perform the particular indicative tasks:

• works on machines or equipment which utilise complex mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic circuitry and controls or a combination thereof;
• work on machinery or equipment which utilise complex electrical/electronic circuitry and controls;
• works on machinery or equipment which utilise complex control system which utilise some combination of electrical/electronic, mechanical or fluid power principles;
• applies advanced computer numerical control techniques in machining or cutting or welding or fabrication;
• exercises intermediate CAD/CAM skills in thee performance of routine modifications to programs;
• assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with supervisors/trainers;
• working on complex or intricate interconnected electrical circuits at a level above STIT 8.

Space Tracking Industry Worker Level 3

As a communication and equipment operator, STIW Level 3:

• performs operational duties with less supervision than STIW Level 4
• has faulty identification skills to a higher level than STIW Level 4
• is able to operate flexibly between work stations with limited supervision and can undertake all requirements at these stations. Is able to operate at third work station with direct supervision;
• assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with supervisors/trainers.

As a clerical employee STIW 3 receives limited instructions with relate only to matters of substance in the work assignment is regularly required to exercise independent initiative and judgement and possesses a requisite knowledge of office procedures and of the employer's business.

The indicative tasks which an employee at this level may perform are:

• possesses skills to apply software packages developed for a personal computer to enable the employee to prepare data/information in one or more of the following:

• Payroll
• personnel records
• superannuation administration
• spreadsheets
• graphics
• workers compensation administration

• possesses work processing skills to integrate word processing software and other application software packages to produce complex text and data documents and apply knowledge of Desk Top Publishing to integrate documents and style sheets appropriate to final presentation;
• make national and international travel arrangements
• is ale to collect enterprise information exchange to public in all media forms;
• assists management in the preparation of financial information including financial and tax schedules, castings;
• possesses stenography skills to 120 wpm;
• maintains office and personal filing for chief excusive;
• supervises, plans and schedules the work of other clerks;
• follows visitor protocol procedures.

Existing Classification
including in this Level

Wage Group 12.................................................Technical Grade A

.................................................5th year/thereafter

4th year	......................................
Technical Grade B	......................................
1st year	......................................

Communication and Equipment

Operator Grade C	1st year
Senior Detail	2nd year
Draughtsmen	1st year

Communication and Equipment
Operator Grade B
	- 1st year	........................- thereafter

Clerk Grade B by appointment

Pay Points within this Level

115%
117%
121%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY TECHNICIAN LEVEL 7

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY WORKER LEVEL 3

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 115%

Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 8

A Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 8 means an employee who has the equivalent level of training and/or experience to a STIT 8 tradesperson at this level and who is engaged in detail draughting or planning or technical work which requires the exercise of judgement and skill in excess of that required of an employee at STIT Level 9 under the level of their technical staff.

As a tradesperson a STIT 8 works above and beyond an employee at STIT 9 and to the level of their training:

• Exercises the skills attained through satisfactory completion of the training prescribed for this classification subject to the standards prescribed by Appendix X of this award;
• Provides trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team;
• Assists in the provision of training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers;
• Understands and implements quality control techniques;
• Works under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment.

Indicative of the tasks, STIT 8 performances are as follows:

• has a good understanding of technical terminology related to their duties. The maintenance worker would be expected to utilise this knowledge in corrective maintenance;
• maintenance workers have soldering, cable repairs, wire wrap and P board repair skills, so that the electrical and physical connection meet job specifications;
• given a calculator is able to solve simple design, engineering or frequency problems;
• can use precision measuring equipment;
• given either a typical engineering drawing, circuit diagram, schematic or similar document of limited complexity, can interpret the diagram to correctly identify such data as:

(i) the materials/components required
(ii) the tolerance/standards which apply
(iii) the intended purpose/nature/function of the component system described
(iv) the process which will be required;

• given a design specification for a typical basic component, can correctly identify and complete routine design calculations;
• given a system diagram of an electronic circuit, tools, equipment and materials can:
• identify and install electronic devices
• test the equipment for correct operation under limited supervision;
• assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers;
• given an electrical system, can take measurements in the electrical circuits by:

(i) selecting appropriate instruments
(ii) safely connecting instruments into circuits, without damage in instruments, components or circuit.

The following indicative tasks which an employee at this level may perform are subject to the employee having appropriate Trade and Post Trade Training to enable the employee to perform the particular indicative tasks:

• exercise high precision trade skills using various materials and/or specialised techniques;
• performs operations on a CAD/CAM terminal in the performance of routing modifications to NC/CNC programs;
• installs, repairs and maintains, tests, modifies, commissions and/or fault finds on complex machinery and equipment which utilise hydraulic and/or pneumatic principles and in the course of such work, is required to read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic circuitry which controls fluid power systems;
• works on complex or intricate circuitry which involves examining, diagnosing and modifying systems comprising interconnected circuits.

At this level STIT 8 has completed the following training requirements:

(i) Six appropriate modules in addition to the training requirements of STIT 9; or
(ii) Six appropriate modules towards an advanced certificate; or
(iii) Six appropriate modules towards an associate diploma.

As a communication and equipment operator STIW 4:

• Has a good understanding of technical terminology related to their duties;
• Can obtain and use technical information to inform other operational staff;
• Possesses good keyboard skills;
• Is able to operate more than one work station with limited supervision.
• Assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with supervisor and trainer.

As a clerical employee 7 STIW 4 performs duties at a level higher than STIW 6 receives general instructions regarding duties, exercises independent initiative and judgement and possesses a sound knowledge of office procedures and the employers business.

The indicative tasks which an employee at this level may perform are as follows:

• possesses stenograph skills to a level higher than STIW Level 6;
• possesses data entry skills above that of an employee at STIW 6;
• is able to use software package to a level higher than STIW 6;
• performs clerical office functions, and accounting duties to a level higher than STIW 6;
• initial preparation of payroll, superannuation and workers compensation.

Existing Classification
included in this Level:

Wage Group 14	Technician Grade A
	- 2nd year/3rd year
Draughtsman - Detail	- 4th year
Communication and Equipment
Operator Grade B	- 3rd year
	- 2nd year

Electrician
Special Class
Mechanical Tradesperson
Special class
Clerk Grade A - by appointment

Trainee Technician Level 4

Pay Points within this Level

110%
112%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY TECHNICIAN LEVEL 9
SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY WORKER LEVEL 5

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 105%

A Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 9 is an employee who has the equivalent level of training and/or experience to a STIT 9 tradesperson at this level in the technical fields as defined but is engaged in detail draughting or routine planning or technical tasks requiring technical knowledge.

As a tradesperson STIT 9 has completed the following training requirement:

(i) Three appropriate modules in addition to the training requirements of STIW 6;
(ii) Three appropriate modules towards an Advanced Certificate;
(iii) Three appropriate modules towards an Associate Diploma.

At this level STIT 9 works above and beyond a Tradesperson at STIT 10 and to the level of their training:

• Exercises the skills attained through satisfactory completion of the training prescribed of this classification subject to the standards prescribed by Appendix X of this award;
• Exercises discretion within the scope of this grade;
• Works under general supervision either individually or in a team environment;
• Understands and implements quality control techniques;
• Provides trade guidance and assistance as apart of a work team;
• Exercises trade skills relevant to the specific requirements of the enterprise at a level higher than STIT 10. Tasks which an employee at this level may perform are subject to the employee having the appropriate trade and post-trade training to enable them to perform particular tasks.

As a communication and equipment operator STIW 5 is able to undertake the operations of more than one work station, under direct supervisors at the new work station, and assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers.

As a STIW 5 in the catering and related stream, an employee with trade qualifications and experience sufficient to supervise other cooks, to prepare menus, and mange the day to day cooking work load of the kitchen.

Existing Classifications including at this level:

Wage Groups 16: Communication and Equipment Operator
Grade A - Thereafter
Mobile Crane Driver
Chef/Cook (>1 cook)
Draughtsman Detail 3rd year
Toolmaker
Operator Grade B 1st year
Technician A 1st year
Pay points with this Level 105%, 107%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY TECHNICIAN LEVEL 10
SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY WORKER LEVEL 6

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 100%

A Space Tracking Industry Technician Level 10 is an employee who as a tradesperson:

• possesses the appropriate trade certificate or Tradesperson's Rights Certificate in the required field and is able to exercise the skills and knowledge of that trade;
• undertakes and applies quality control techniques;
• exercises good interpersonal and communications skills;
• exercises discretion within the scope of this grade;
• performs work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment;
• operates all lifting equipment incidental to their work;
• performs non-trade tasks incidental to their work;
• performs work which while primarily involving the skills of the employees' trade is incidental or peripheral to the primary task and facilitates the completion of the whole task. Such incidental or peripheral work would not require additional formal technical training;
• able to inspect products and/or material for conformity with established operational standards, or

A Space Tracking Industry Worker Level 6 is an employee who:

• applies the skills acquired through the successful completion of a trade certificate level qualification according to the needs of the enterprise;
• understands and applies quality control techniques
• exercises good interpersonal communication skills;
• exercises discretion within the scope of this grade;
• exercises keyboard skills at a level higher than STIW Level 6;
• performs work under general supervision either individually or in a team environment;
• able to inspect products and/or materials for conformity with established operational standards;
• read and interpret procedural instructions;
• be capable of operating personal computers under supervision.

Indicative of the tasks which STIW Level 5 may perform are as follows:

• can perform a range of engineering maintenance functions including:

(a) removing equipment fastenings including use of destructive cutting equipment;
(b) lubrication of production equipment;
(c) running adjustments to production equipment;

• operates all lifting equipment;
• understands and applies computer techniques as they relate to operations;
• high level stores and inventory responsibility beyond the requirements of an employee at STIW Level 6;
• assist in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with tradespersons and trainers;
• has a sound knowledge of the employer's operations as it relates to the operation process.

As a communication and equipment operator, STIW 6 can undertake to operate additional work console operations to the level of their training, and assists with the training of operator to the level of their skill within this classification.

As a catering employee STIW 6, will mean an employee who has completed an apprenticeship or who has equivalent experience or who has passed the appropriate trade test, and who is engaged in cooking, baking, pastry cooking or butchering duties.

As a clerical employee STIW 6 possesses skills and knowledge of office procedures in excess of that STIW 8, and is accountable for their own work within an established structure. Indicative of the tasks which an employee at this level performs are as follows:

• possesses stenography skills to 75 wpm;
• possesses data entry skills above that of an employee at STIW 8;
• is able to use software package developed for a personal computer eg: spreadsheets, data bases and word processing;
• can use software packages to a format, correct and save standard documents;
• possesses keyboard skills in excess of an employee at STIW 8;
• is able to undertake clerical duties of preparing back statements and reconciliation, apply purchasing and inventory control procedures, and post journals to ledger;

Existing classification
included at this Level:

Wage Group 18	Clerk 7th Adult year
	Chef/Cook (1 cook)
	Trainee Technician Level 3
	All Tradespersons
	Draughtsman Detail 2nd year
	Communication and Equipment Operator Grade A
	- 5th year

Pay Point within this Level

100%
102.3%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY WORKER LEVEL 7

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 97.4%

A Space Tracking Industry Worker Level 7 is an employee who has completed an Engineering Production Certificate II or equivalent training so as to enable the employee to perform work within the scope of this level.

An employee at this level performs work above an beyond the skills of a STIW 8 and to the level of their training;

• Works from complex instructions and procedures;
• Assists in provision of on the job training to a limited degree;
• Co-ordinates work in a team environment or works individually under general supervision;
• Is responsible for assuring the quality of their own work;
• Indicative of the tasks which an employee at this level may perform are the following:
• Uses precision measuring instruments available to maintenance worker;
• Machine setting, loading and operation;
• Dogman and/or Crane Chaser when performing the duties of an Antennae Maintenance Hand;
• Rigging (certificate) when performing the duties of an Antennae Maintenance Hand;
• Inventory and store control including:

(i) licensed operation of all appropriate materials handling equipment;
(ii) use of tools and equipment within the scope of this level (basis non-trades maintenance);

• Computer operation at a level higher than that of an employee at STIW 8 level;
• Intermediate keyboard skills;
• Licensed and certified for forklift, engine driving and crane driving operations to a level higher than STIW 8;
• Has a knowledge of the employer's operation as it relates to the maintenance work;
• Lubrication of production machinery equipment;
• Assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with tradespersons and supervisor/trainers.

As a communication and equipment operation, STIW 8 can work with general supervisors at specific work stations.

As a clerical employee at STIW 8 performs duties at a level higher than STIW 9 and performs work within a regular work routine involving the exercise of some initiative and minor decision making.

The indicative tasks which an employee at this level performs are as follows:

• operates a switchboard;
• maintains a record of motor vehicles to determine road worthiness;
• possesses keyboard skills to a level higher than STIW 8 to produce documents and correspondence to standard formats;
• possesses keyboard skills to a level higher than STIW 8 to produce documents and correspondence to standard formats;
• possesses knowledge to enter and retrieve data through computer terminal;
• maintains filing system for publications, review/close files, archive files;
• maintains a record of petty cash transactions.

Existing Classifications
included at this Level:

Wage Group 21	Clerk 5th Adult year
	Clerk 6th Adult year
	Draughtsman Detail 1st year
	Trainee Technician Level 1
	Trainee Technician Level 2
	Operator Grade A - 3rd year
	Second Cook (>1 cook)
	Communication and Equipment
	Operators Grade A 4th year

Pay Points within this Level

92.4%
95%
97.7%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY WORKER LEVEL 8

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 87.4%

A Space Tracking Industry Worker Level 8 is an employee who works above and beyond a STIW Level 8 and has completed an Engineering Production Certificate or equivalent training to enable them to perform work within the scope of this level and;

• is responsible for the quality of their own work subject to routine supervision;
• works under routine supervision either individually or in a team environment;
• exercises discretion within their level of skills and training.

Indicative of the tasks which an employee at this level may perform are the following:

• excluding communications and equipment operators, operates flexibility between work stations;
• operates machinery and equipment requiring the exercise of skill and knowledge beyond that of an employee at STIW Level 9;
• non-trade engineering skills;
• basic tracing and sketching skills
• receiving, dispatching, distributing, sorting, checking, packing (other than repetitive packing in a standard container or containers in which such goods are ordinarily sold), documenting and recording of goods, materials and components;
• basic inventory control;
• basic keyboard skills;
• assists one or more tradespersons
• assists in the provisions of on-the-job training conjunction with tradespersons and supervisor/trainees.

As a communication and equipment operator, STIW 8 can work at specific work stations with direct supervision.

As a catering employee STIW 8 will mean an employee engaged in undertaking tasks at STIW 9 and:

• receipt of monies
• assisting employees who are cooking
• assembly and preparation of ingredients in specialised non-cooking duties.

As a clerical employee STIW 8 performs routine or clerical duties within clearly prescribed procedures and exercises limited discretion.

The indicative tasks which an employee at this grade may perform are the following:

• operates facsimile, photocopying, franking machines;
• is engaged in paging and taking telephone messages;
• possesses a drivers licence;
• possesses keyboard typing skills;
• receives, sorts, opens and distributes incoming mail;
• possesses outgoing mail, receives and dispatches courier mail;
• maintains mail register and records;
• is engaged in sorting and filing of documents within a prescribed filing procedure;
• can operate a telephone system.

Existing Classifications
including at this Level:

Wage Groups 24	Operator Grade A - 1st and 2nd year
	Antenna Maintenance Hand
	Trades Assistant
	Clerk 3rd Adult year
	Clerk 4th Adult year
	Tracer - Thereafter

Pay Points at this Level

87.4%
90%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY WORKER LEVEL 9

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 82.7%

A Space Tracking Industry Worker Level 9 is an employee who:

Works under direct supervision either individually or in a team environment:

• Understands and undertakes basic quality control/assurance procedures including the ability to recognise basic quality deviations/faults;
• Understands and utilises basic statistical process control procedures.

Indicative of the tasks which an employee at this level may perform are the following:

• repetition work on automatic, semi-automatic or single purpose machines or equipment;
• assembles components using basic written, spoken and/or diagrammatic instructions in an assembly environment;
• basic soldering or butt and spot weld skills or cuts scrap with oxyacetylene blow pipe;
• uses selected hand tools;
• maintains simple records;
• uses hand trolleys and pallet trucks;
• assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with tradespersons and supervisor/trainees.

A catering employee at STIW 9 will mean an employee engaged in any of the following:

• undertaking general waiting duties of both food and beverages including cleaning of tables;
• general cleaning duties within a kitchen or food preparation area and scullery, including the cleaning of cooking and general utensils used in a kitchen.

A clerical employee at this level is undertaking structured training to enable the employee to proceed to the next level, and performs duties under direct supervision, exercising limited discretion.

Existing Classification
including in this Level:

Wage Group 26	Tracer - 1st year, 2nd year
Clerk 1st Adult year
Clerk 2nd Adult year
Kitchen maid/Kitchen man
Waiter/Waitress

Pay points at this Leave

82.7%
85%

SPACE TRACKING INDUSTRY WORKER LEVEL 10

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 87.4%

A Space Tracking Industry Worker Level 10 is an employee work is undertaking up to 38 hours induction training which may include information on the enterprise, conditions of employment, introduction to supervisors and fellow workers, training and career path safety, equal employment opportunity, plant layout, work and documentation procedures, occupational health and safety, equal employment opportunity and quality control/assurance.

An employee at this level performs routine duties essentially of a manual nature and to the level of their training:

• Performs general laboring and cleaning duties;
• Exercises minimal judgements;
• Works under direct supervision; or
• Is undertaking structured training so as to enable them to work at STIW 9 level.

Existing Classification
included in this Level:

Wage Group 26:	Watchman
Yardman
Cleaner
Tracer - 1st year
All other Canteen Workers
Wage Group 27:	All other general classifications

Pay Points within this Level

80%
78%

Trainer/Supervisor/Coordinator Technical

Is an employee who is responsible primarily for the exercise of skills in technical fields as defined, up to the level of their skill and competence and who is additionally involved in the supervision/training of other technical employees. Such an employee will receive not less than 107% of the rate of pay applicable to the employees' technical classification.

Provided that employees in receipt of the Senior Operations Supervisor Allowance in Clause 8C(c) will not receive this allowance.

NOTE: It is the intention of the parties to delete Senior Operations Supervisor Allowance from the award, together with Clause 9(8)(b) Leading Draughtsman etc. allowances.

8.3 CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURE - Space Tracking Industry Engineers

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (STIE1) - LEVEL 1

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 130%

The Graduate Engineer (as defined) commencement level. The engineer undertakes initial professional engineering tasks of limited scope and complexity, such as minor phases of broader assignments, in office, plant, field or laboratory work.

Classification Level Definition

Under supervision from higher level Professional Engineers as to method of approach and requirements, the Professional Engineer performs normal professional engineer work and exercises individual judgement and initiative in the application of engineering principles, techniques and methods.

In assisting more senior professional engineers by carrying out tasks requiring accuracy in Engineer draws upon advanced techniques and methods learned during and after the undergraduate course.

Training development, and experience using a variety of standard engineering methods and procedures, enable the Professional Engineer to develop increasing professional judgement and apply it progressively to more difficult tasks at Level 2.

Decisions are related to tasks performed, relying upon precedent or defined procedures for guidance. Recommendations are related to solution of problems in connection to the tasks performed. Work is reviewed by higher level Professional Engineers for validity, adequacy, methods and procedures. With professional development and experience, work receives less review, and the Professional Engineer progressively exercises more individual judgement until the level of competence at level 2 is achieved.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (STIE 2) - LEVEL 2

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 160%

Classification Level Definition

Following development through STIE 1 is an Experience Engineer (as defined) who plans and conducts professional engineering work without detailed supervision, but with guidance on unusually engaged on more responsible engineering assignments requiring substantial professional experience. At this level, the Professional Engineer performs work at an equivalent skill level but does not necessarily perform the same tasks or functions of a STIE 2b.

or

A Level 1 employee who has completed additional accredited education and training so as to reach a standard equivalent to a four year degree and who is required to perform the work set out above.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (STIE3) - LEVEL 3

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 185%

Classification Level Definition

A Professional Engineer performing duties requiring the application of mature professional engineering knowledge. With scope for individual accomplishment and coordination of more difficult assignments, the Professional Engineer deals with problems for which it is necessary to modify established guides and devise new approaches.

The Professional Engineer may make some original contribution or apply new professional engineering approaches and techniques to the design or development of equipment or special aspects of products, facilities and buildings.

Recommendations may be reviewed for soundness of judgement but are usually regarded as technically accurate and feasible. The Professional Engineer makes responsible decisions on matters assigned, including the establishment of professional engineering standards and procedures, consults, recommends and advises in specialty engineering areas.

Work is carried out within broad guidelines requiring conformity with overall objectives, relative priorities and necessary cooperation with other units. Informed professional engineering guidance may be available.

The Professional Engineer outlines and assigns work, reviews it for technical accuracy and adequacy, and may plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of other professional and technical staff

or

A wage group 2 employee who has completed additional accredited education and training (eg. which may be in the case of engineering one year full time or two years part time) so as to reach a standard equivalent to a four year degree and who is required to perform the work set out above.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (STIE 4) - LEVEL 4

RELATIVITY RANGE
TO TRADE LEVEL: 210%

Classification Level Definition

A Professional Engineer required to perform professional engineering work involving considerable independence in approach, demanding a considerable degree or originality, ingenuity and judgement, and knowledge of more than one field of, or expertise (for example, acts as their organisations technical reference authority) in a particular field of professional engineering. The Professional Engineer:

• initiates or participates in short or long-range planning and makes independent decisions on engineering policies and procedures within an overall program;
• gives technical advice to management and operating department;
• may take detailed technical responsibility for product development and provision of specialised engineering systems, facilities and functions;
• co-ordinates work programs;
• directs or advises on use of equipment and material.

The Professional Engineer makes responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review, decides courses of action necessary to expedite the successful accomplishment of assigned projects, and may make recommendations involving large sums or long-range objectives.

Duties are assigned only in terms of broad objectives, and are reviewed for policy, soundness of approach, accomplishment and general effectiveness.

The Professional Engineer supervises a group or groups including Professional Engineers and other staff, or exercises authority and technical control over a group of professional staff, in both instances engaged in complex engineering applications.

or

A level 3 employee who has completed accredited education and training so as to reach a standard equivalent to a four year degree and who is required to perform the work set out above.