AP798297 - South Australian Government Departments and Instrumentalities (Metal Trades) Award 1999

SCHEDULE A

CLASSIFICATION LEVEL DEFINITIONS

[Sched A substituted by S8450; corrected by S8585; substituted by PR924038 ppc 23Oct02]

1. WAGE GROUP: M14 - ENGINEERING EMPLOYEE LEVEL I

Given up to 38 hours induction training which should include:

• information on the organisation
• conditions of employment
• introduction to supervisors and fellow workers
• training and career path opportunities
• depot etc. layout
• work and documentation procedures
• occupational health and safety
• equal employment opportunity and
• quality control/assurance.

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

• performs general labouring and cleaning duties
• exercises minimal judgement
• works under direct supervision or
• is undertaking structured training to enable them to work at M13 or an appropriate level.

2. WAGE GROUP: M13 - ENGINEERING EMPLOYEE LEVEL II

An employee will complete up to three months structured training so as to enable the employee to perform work within the scope of this level.

An employee at this level performs work above and beyond the skills of an employee at M14 and to the level of their training:

• 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
• assembling components using basic written, spoken and/or diagrammatic instructions in an assembly environment
• basic soldering or butt and spot welding or cutting scrap with an Oxy- acetylene blow pipe
• using selected hand tools
• boiler cleaning
• maintaining simple records
• using hand trolleys and pallet trucks
• assists in the provision of on-the-job training with tradespersons and superiors.

OR

Activities associated with Level M14 and the following Team Leader activities:

• allocate and determine work priorities (this may include the requirement to set and prioritise work parameters for operative employees of the same or of a higher level within the scope of the activity being undertaken);
• inspect and ensure the quality of work undertaken by employees;
• advise group members in respect of the most appropriate procedures and safe work practices affecting the methods of work thereby ensuring employee and public safety at the worksite or location;
• ensure that labour, tools, materials and equipment are available, used efficiently and where appropriate, are properly maintained;
• prepare and maintain records and incident reports;
• provide an overall on-the-job leadership role;
• exercise judgement and advise on matters requiring the application of the employee’s skills and knowledge;
• assist in the on-the-job training of employees;
• perform associated duties as directed.

3. WAGE GROUP: M12 - ENGINEERING EMPLOYEE LEVEL III

An employee who has completed an Engineering Certificate I 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 and beyond the skills of an employee at M13 and to the level of their training:

• 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:

• operating flexibly between work stations
• operating machinery and equipment requiring the exercise of skill and knowledge beyond that of an employee at level M13
• receiving, despatching, distributing, sorting, checking, packing (other than repetitive packing in a standard container or containers), documenting and recording of goods, materials and components
• basic inventory control in the context of a production process
• advanced soldering
• boiler attendant
• operating mobile equipment including fork-lifts, hand trolleys, pallet trucks, overhead cranes and winch operation
• assisting one or more tradespersons
• welding which requires the exercise of knowledge and skills above M13

and could possess/perform:

• on-trade engineering skills
• basic tracing and sketching skills
• basic keyboard skills
• ability to measure accurately.

OR

Activities associated with Level M13 and the following Team Leader activities:

• allocate and determine work priorities (this may include the requirement to set and prioritise work parameters for operative employees of the same or of a higher level within the scope of the activity being undertaken);
• inspect and ensure the quality of work undertaken by employees;
• advise group members in respect of the most appropriate procedures and safe work practices affecting the methods of work thereby ensuring employee and public safety at the worksite or location;
• ensure that labour, tools, materials and equipment are available, used efficiently and where appropriate, are properly maintained;
• prepare and maintain records and incident reports;
• provide an overall on-the-job leadership role;
• exercise judgement and advise on matters requiring the application of the employee’s skills and knowledge;
• assist in the on-the-job training of employees;
• perform associated duties as directed.

4. WAGE GROUP: M11 - ENGINEERING EMPLOYEE LEVEL IV

An employee who has completed an Engineering 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 and beyond the skills of an employee at M12 and to the level of their training:

• works from complex instructions and procedures
• assists in the 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:

• using precision measuring instruments
• machine setting, loading and operation
• rigging (certificated)
• inventory and store control including:
• licence operating of all appropriate materials handling equipment
• using tools and equipment within the scope of the level to perform basic non-trades maintenance
• computer operation at a level higher than that of an employee at M12 level
• performing basic quality checks on the work of others
• licensed and certified operating of fork-lifts, engine driving, cranes and mobile plant to a level higher than M12

and could possess/can perform:

• intermediate keyboard skills
• a knowledge of the department's operation as it relates to local operations
• basic engineering and fault-finding skills
• lubrication of workshop etc. machinery
• assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with tradespersons and supervisors
• basic welding
• works to a basic production schedule.

OR

Activities associated with Level M12 and the following Team Leader activities:

• allocate and determine work priorities (this may include the requirement to set and prioritise work parameters for operative employees of the same or of a higher level within the scope of the activity being undertaken);
• inspect and ensure the quality of work undertaken by employees;
• advise group members in respect of the most appropriate procedures and safe work practices affecting the methods of work thereby ensuring employee and public safety at the worksite or location;
• ensure that labour, tools, materials and equipment are available, used efficiently and where appropriate, are properly maintained;
• prepare and maintain records and incident reports;
• provide an overall on-the-job leadership role;
• exercise judgement and advise on matters requiring the application of the employee’s skills and knowledge;
• assist in the on-the-job training of employees;
• perform associated duties as directed.

5. WAGE GROUP: M10 - ENGINEERING TRADESPERSON - LEVEL I

An engineering tradesperson level I is an employee who holds a Trade Certificate or Tradespersons Rights Certificate as an:

• Engineering tradesperson (electrical/electronics) level I
• Engineering tradesperson (mechanical) level I
• Engineering tradesperson (fabrication) level I

and is able to exercise the skills and knowledge of that trade.

An engineering tradesperson level I works above and beyond an employee at M11 and to the level of their training:

• understands and applies quality control techniques
• exercises good interpersonal and communications skills
• exercises keyboard skills at a level higher than M11
• exercises discretion within the scope of this grade
• performs work under general 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 employee's trade, is incidental or peripheral to the primary task and facilities the completion of the whole task. such incidental or peripheral work would not require additional formal technical training. provides trade guidance where permissible
• is able to inspect products and/or materials for conformity with established operational standards.

OR

Activities associated with Level M11 and the following Team Leader activities:

• allocate and determine work priorities (this may include the requirement to set and prioritise work parameters for operative employees of the same or of a higher level within the scope of the activity being undertaken);
• inspect and ensure the quality of work undertaken by employees;
• advise group members in respect of the most appropriate procedures and safe work practices affecting the methods of work thereby ensuring employee and public safety at the worksite or location;
• ensure that labour, tools, materials and equipment are available, used efficiently and where appropriate, are properly maintained;
• prepare and maintain records and incident reports;
• provide an overall on-the-job leadership role;
• exercise judgement and advise on matters requiring the application of the employee’s skills and knowledge;
• assist in the on-the-job training of employees;
• perform associated duties as directed.

6. WAGE GROUP: M10 - PRODUCTION SYSTEM EMPLOYEE

A production systems employee is an employee who, while still being primarily engaged in engineering/production work applies the skills acquired through the successful completion of a trade certificate level qualification in the production, distribution, or stores functions according to the needs of the department/agency.

A production systems employee works above and beyond an employee at M11 and to the level of their training:

• understands and applies quality control techniques
• exercise good interpersonal communications skills
• exercises discretion within the scope of this grade
• exercises keyboard skills at a level higher than M11
• performs work under general supervision either individually or in a team environment
• is able to inspect products and/or materials for conformity with established operational standards.

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

• approving and passing first off samples and maintaining quality of product
• working from production drawings, prints or plans
• operating, setting up and adjusting all production machinery in a plant including production process welding to the extent of training

performing a range of engineering maintenance functions including:

• removing equipment fastenings, including use of destructive cutting equipment
• lubricating production equipment
• running adjustments to production equipment
• operating all lifting equipment
• high level stores and inventory responsibility beyond the requirements of an employee at M11 and

could possess/can perform:

• basic production scheduling and materials handling within the scope of the production process or directly related functions within raw materials/finished goods locations in conjunction with other employees
• understands and applies computer techniques as they relate to production process operations
• first class engine drivers' certificate
• assisting in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with tradespersons and supervisors
• has a sound knowledge of the department's operations as it relates to the production process.

OR

Activities associated with Level M11 and the following Team Leader activities:

• allocate and determine work priorities (this may include the requirement to set and prioritise work parameters for operative employees of the same or of a higher level within the scope of the activity being undertaken);
• inspect and ensure the quality of work undertaken by employees;
• advise group members in respect of the most appropriate procedures and safe work practices affecting the methods of work thereby ensuring employee and public safety at the worksite or location;
• ensure that labour, tools, materials and equipment are available, used efficiently and where appropriate, are properly maintained;
• prepare and maintain records and incident reports;
• provide an overall on-the-job leadership role;
• exercise judgement and advise on matters requiring the application of the employee’s skills and knowledge;
• assist in the on-the-job training of employees;
• perform associated duties as directed.

7. WAGE GROUP: M9 - ENGINEERING TRADESPERSON LEVEL II

An engineering tradesperson level II is a:

• Engineering tradesperson (electrical/electronic) level II or
• Engineering tradesperson (mechanical) level II or
• Engineering tradesperson (fabrication) level II
• who has completed the following training requirements:
• Three appropriate modules in addition to the training requirements of M10 level or
• Three appropriate modules towards a National Diploma or
• Three appropriate modules towards an Advanced Diploma
• or equivalent

An engineering tradesperson level II works above and beyond a tradesperson at M10 and to the level of their training:

• exercises discretion within the scope of this level
• works under general supervision either individually or in a team environment
• understands and implements quality control techniques.
• exercises trade skills and other knowledge relevant to the specificrequirements of the organisation at a level higher than an engineering tradesperson level I.
• 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.

OR

Activities associated with Level M10 and the following Team Leader activities:

• allocate and determine work priorities (this may include the requirement to set and prioritise work parameters for operative employees of the same or of a higher level within the scope of the activity being undertaken);
• inspect and ensure the quality of work undertaken by employees;
• advise group members in respect of the most appropriate procedures and safe work practices affecting the methods of work thereby ensuring employee and public safety at the worksite or location;
• ensure that labour, tools, materials and equipment are available, used efficiently and where appropriate, are properly maintained;
• prepare and maintain records and incident reports;
• provide an overall on-the-job leadership role;
• exercise judgement and advise on matters requiring the application of the employee’s skills and knowledge;
• assist in the on-the-job training of employees;
• perform associated duties as directed.

OR, as a Responsible Tradesperson:

• performs duties at the level of a M10, works in discreet function and also performs a substantial contribution of the following:
• responsible for maintaining plant and equipment etc., in a defined remote country location/area and for determining the priorities of such work; and/or
• exercising judgement and advising on matters requiring the application of the employee’s trade and other skills and knowledge; and/or
• assessing and organising labour, tools, materials and equipment, etc.; and/or
• requisitioning materials/parts etc.; and/or
• completing and maintaining records and preparing reports; and/or
• oversighting a technical operation; and
• performing associated duties

8. WAGE GROUP: M8 - ENGINEERING TRADESPERSON SPECIAL CLASS

LEVEL I

A special class engineering tradesperson level I means a:

• special class engineering tradesperson (electrical/ electronics); level I or
• special class engineering tradesperson (mechanical) level I or
• special class engineering tradesperson (fabrication) level I

who has completed the following training requirements:

• Six appropriate modules in addition to the training requirements of M10 level or
• Six appropriate modules towards a National Diploma or
• Six appropriate modules towards an Advanced Diploma
• A Higher Engineering Tradesperson apprenticeship or equivalent

A special class engineering tradesperson level I works above and beyond a tradesperson at M9 and to the level of their training:

• 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 general supervision either individually or in a team environment.

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

• exercising high precision trade skills using various materials and/or specialised techniques
• performing operations on a CAD/CAM terminal in the performance of routine modifications to NC/CNC programs
• installing repairing and maintaining, testing, modifying, commissioning and/or fault-finding on complex machinery and equipment which utilises 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
• working on complex or intricate circuitry which involves examining, diagnosing and modifying systems comprising interconnected circuits or working on complex or intricate interconnected electrical circuits.

OR

Activities associated with Level M9 and the following Team Leader activities:

• allocate and determine work priorities (this may include the requirement to set and prioritise work parameters for operative employees of the same or of a higher level within the scope of the activity being undertaken);
• inspect and ensure the quality of work undertaken by employees;
• advise group members in respect of the most appropriate procedures and safe work practices affecting the methods of work thereby ensuring employee and public safety at the worksite or location;
• ensure that labour, tools, materials and equipment are available, used efficiently and where appropriate, are properly maintained;
• prepare and maintain records and incident reports;
• provide an overall on-the-job leadership role;
• exercise judgement and advise on matters requiring the application of the employee’s skills and knowledge;
• assist in the on-the-job training of employees;
• perform associated duties as directed.

OR, as a Responsible Tradesperson:

• performs duties at the level of a M9, works in discreet function and also performs a substantial contribution of the following:
• responsible for maintaining plant and equipment etc., in a defined remote country location/area and for determining the priorities of such work; and/or
• exercising judgement and advising on matters requiring the application of the employee’s trade and other skills and knowledge; and/or
• assessing and organising labour, tools, materials and equipment, etc.; and/or
• requisitioning materials/parts etc.; and/or
• completing and maintaining records and preparing reports; and/or
• oversighting a technical operation; and
• performing associated duties

9. WAGE GROUP: M7 - SPECIAL CLASS ENGINEERING TRADESPERSON

LEVEL II

A special class engineering tradesperson level II means a:

• special class engineering tradesperson (electrical/electronic) level II or
• special class engineering tradesperson (mechanical) level II or
• special class engineering tradesperson (fabrication) level II

Who has completed the following training requirements:

• Three appropriate modules in addition to the requirements of M8 level or
• Nine appropriate modules towards and National Diploma or
• Nine appropriate modules towards an Advanced Diploma
• an AQF Level 4 National Certificate or equivalent

An engineering tradesperson special class level II works above and beyond a tradesperson at M8 and to the level of their training:

• is able to provide 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.

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

• working on machines or equipment which utilise complex mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic circuitry and controls or a combination thereof
• working on machinery or equipment which utilises complex electrical/electronic circuitry and controls
• working on instruments which make up a complex control system which utilises some combination of electrical electronic, mechanical or fluid power principles
• applying advanced computer numerical control techniques in machining or cutting or welding or Fabrication
• exercising intermediate CAD/CAM skills in the performance of routine modifications to programs
• working on complex or intricate interconnected electrical circuits at a level above M8
• working on complex radio/communication equipment.

The AQF Level 4 National Certificate referred to in this definition is not directly comparable with existing post-trade qualifications and the possession of such qualifications does not itself justify classification of a tradesperson to this level.

OR

Activities associated with Level M8 and the following Team Leader activities:

• allocate and determine work priorities (this may include the requirement to set and prioritise work parameters for operative employees of the same or of a higher level within the scope of the activity being undertaken);
• inspect and ensure the quality of work undertaken by employees;
• advise group members in respect of the most appropriate procedures and safe work practices affecting the methods of work thereby ensuring employee and public safety at the worksite or location;
• ensure that labour, tools, materials and equipment are available, used efficiently and where appropriate, are properly maintained;
• prepare and maintain records and incident reports;
• provide an overall on-the-job leadership role;
• exercise judgement and advise on matters requiring the application of the employee’s skills and knowledge;
• assist in the on-the-job training of employees;
• perform associated duties as directed.

OR, as a Responsible Tradesperson:

• performs duties at the level of a M8, works in discreet function and also performs a substantial contribution of the following:
• responsible for maintaining plant and equipment etc., in a defined remote country location/area and for determining the priorities of such work; and/or
• exercising judgement and advising on matters requiring the application of the employee’s trade and other skills and knowledge; and/or
• assessing and organising labour, tools, materials and equipment, etc.; and/or
• requisitioning materials/parts etc.; and/or
• completing and maintaining records and preparing reports; and/or
• oversighting a technical operation; and
• performing associated duties

10. WAGE GROUP: M6 – ADVANCED ENGINEERING TRADESPERSON

LEVEL I

An advanced engineering tradesperson level I means a:

• advanced engineering tradesperson (electrical/electronics) level I or
• advanced engineering tradesperson (mechanical) level I or
• advanced engineering tradesperson (fabrication) level

who has completed:

• 12 appropriate modules of a National Diploma or
• 12 appropriate modules of an Advanced Diploma or equivalent

An advanced engineering tradesperson level I works above and beyond an employee at M7 and to the level of their training:

• undertakes quality control and work organisation at a level higher than for M7
• provides trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team
• assists in the provision of training to employees in conjunction with supervisors/trainers
• performs maintenance planning and predictive maintenance work not in technical fields
• works under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment
• prepares reports of a technical nature on specific tasks or assignments as directed
• exercises broad discretion within the scope of this level.

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

• working on combination of machines or equipment which utilises 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 analogue and/or digital control systems utilising integrated circuitry.

OR

Activities associated with Level M7 and the following Team Leader activities:

• allocate and determine work priorities (this may include the requirement to set and prioritise work parameters for operative employees of the same or of a higher level within the scope of the activity being undertaken);
• inspect and ensure the quality of work undertaken by employees;
• advise group members in respect of the most appropriate procedures and safe work practices affecting the methods of work thereby ensuring employee and public safety at the worksite or location;
• ensure that labour, tools, materials and equipment are available, used efficiently and where appropriate, are properly maintained;
• prepare and maintain records and incident reports;
• provide an overall on-the-job leadership role;
• exercise judgement and advise on matters requiring the application of the employee’s skills and knowledge;
• assist in the on-the-job training of employees;
• perform associated duties as directed.

OR, as a Responsible Tradesperson:

• performs duties at the level of a M7, works in discreet function and also performs a substantial contribution of the following:
• responsible for maintaining plant and equipment etc., in a defined remote country location/area and for determining the priorities of such work; and/or
• exercising judgement and advising on matters requiring the application of the employee’s trade and other skills and knowledge; and/or
• assessing and organising labour, tools, materials and equipment, etc.; and/or
• requisitioning materials/parts etc.; and/or
• completing and maintaining records and preparing reports; and/or
• oversighting a technical operation; and
• performing associated duties

11. WAGE GROUP: M5 - ADVANCED ENGINEERING TRADESPERSON

LEVEL II

An advanced engineering tradesperson level II means an:

• advanced engineering tradesperson (electrical/electronics) level II or
• advanced engineering tradesperson (mechanical) level II or
• advanced engineering tradesperson (fabrication) level II

who has completed:

• A National Diploma or
• 15 modules or 2^nd year part time of an Advanced Diploma
• or equivalent

An advanced engineering tradesperson level II is a tradesperson who works above and beyond a tradesperson at M6 level and to the level of their training:

• provides technical guidance and/or advice within the scope of this level
• prepares reports of a technical nature on specific tasks and/or assignments as directed and/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 tradesperson is required to carry out the task
• assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with supervisors and/or trainers.

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

• 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, electronics, mechanical or fluid power principles
• setting up, commissioning, maintaining and operating sophisticated maintenance, production and test equipment and/or systems involving the application of computer operating skills at a higher level than a M6 working on various forms of machinery and equipment electronically controlled by complex digital and/or analogue control systems using integrated circuitry
• working on complex electronic or instruments or communications equipment or control systems which utilise electronic principles and electronic circuitry containing complex analogue and/or digital control systems using integrated circuitry.

OR

Activities associated with Level M6 and the following Team Leader activities:

• allocate and determine work priorities (this may include the requirement to set and prioritise work parameters for operative employees of the same or of a higher level within the scope of the activity being undertaken);
• inspect and ensure the quality of work undertaken by employees;
• advise group members in respect of the most appropriate procedures and safe work practices affecting the methods of work thereby ensuring employee and public safety at the worksite or location;
• ensure that labour, tools, materials and equipment are available, used efficiently and where appropriate, are properly maintained;
• prepare and maintain records and incident reports;
• provide an overall on-the-job leadership role;
• exercise judgement and advise on matters requiring the application of the employee’s skills and knowledge;
• assist in the on-the-job training of employees;
• perform associated duties as directed.

OR, as a Responsible Tradesperson:

• performs duties at the level of a M6 works in discreet function and also performs a substantial contribution of the following:
• responsible for maintaining plant and equipment etc., in a defined remote country location/area and for determining the priorities of such work; and/or
• exercising judgement and advising on matters requiring the application of the employee’s trade and other skills and knowledge; and/or
• assessing and organising labour, tools, materials and equipment, etc.; and/or
• requisitioning materials/parts etc.; and/or
• completing and maintaining records and preparing reports; and/or oversighting a technical operation;
• and performing associated duties

12. WAGE GROUP: M4 – ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE LEVEL I

An Engineering Associate Level I means an employee who works above and beyond the level M5 and has successfully completed third year part-time (or 22 modules) of an Advanced Diploma or equivalent and is engaged in:

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

OR

(iii) 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.

OR

Activities associated with Level M5 and the following Team Leader activities:

• allocate and determine work priorities (this may include the requirement to set and prioritise work parameters for operative employees of the same or of a higher level within the scope of the activity being undertaken);
• inspect and ensure the quality of work undertaken by employees;
• advise group members in respect of the most appropriate procedures and safe work practices affecting the methods of work thereby ensuring employee and public safety at the worksite or location;
• ensure that labour, tools, materials and equipment are available, used efficiently and where appropriate, are properly maintained;
• prepare and maintain records and incident reports;
• provide an overall on-the-job leadership role;
• exercise judgement and advise on matters requiring the application of the employee’s skills and knowledge;
• assist in the on-the-job training of employees;
• perform associated duties as directed.

OR, as a Responsible Tradesperson:

• performs duties at the level of a M5 works in discreet function and also performs a substantial contribution of the following:
• responsible for maintaining plant and equipment etc., in a defined remote country location/area and for determining the priorities of such work; and/or
• exercising judgement and advising on matters requiring the application of the employee’s trade and other skills and knowledge; and/or
• assessing and organising labour, tools, materials and equipment, etc.; and/or
• requisitioning materials/parts etc.; and/or
• completing and maintaining records and preparing reports; and/or
• oversighting a technical operation; and
• performing associated duties

13. WAGE GROUP: M3 –ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE LEVEL II

An Engineering Associate Level II means an employee who works above and beyond the level M4 and has successfully completed an Advanced Diploma or the equivalent level of accredited training and is engaged in:

(i) forming draughting, or planning or technical duties which require the exercise of judgment and skill in excess of that required by an Engineering Associate at level M4;

OR

(ii) Possesses the skills of an Engineering Associate Level I in a technical field and exercises additional skills in a different technical field as defined.

OR

Activities associated with Level M4 and the following Team Leader activities:

• allocate and determine work priorities (this may include the requirement to set and prioritise work parameters for operative employees of the same or of a higher level within the scope of the activity being undertaken);
• inspect and ensure the quality of work undertaken by employees;
• advise group members in respect of the most appropriate procedures and safe work practices affecting the methods of work thereby ensuring employee and public safety at the worksite or location;
• ensure that labour, tools, materials and equipment are available, used efficiently and where appropriate, are properly maintained;
• prepare and maintain records and incident reports;
• provide an overall on-the-job leadership role;
• exercise judgement and advise on matters requiring the application of the employee’s skills and knowledge;
• assist in the on-the-job training of employees;
• perform associated duties as directed.
• OR, as a Responsible Tradesperson:
• performs duties at the level of a M4 works in discreet function and also performs a substantial contribution of the following:
• responsible for maintaining plant and equipment etc., in a defined remote country location/area and for determining the priorities of such work; and/or
• exercising judgement and advising on matters requiring the application of the employee’s trade and other skills and knowledge; and/or
• assessing and organising labour, tools, materials and equipment, etc.; and/or
• requisitioning materials/parts etc.; and/or
• completing and maintaining records and preparing reports; and/or
• oversighting a technical operation; and
• performing associated duties

14. OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS

Charge Plant Operator (Tradesperson)*

Plant Operator (Tradesperson)*
Assistant Plant Operator, Class 1*
Senior Shiploader Operator (Tradesperson)
Assistant Plant Operator, Class 2*
Shiploader Operator (Tradesperson)
Rigger, Marine and Harbours*
Assistant Plant Operator, Class 3*
Plant Operator (Tradesperson)
Plant Serviceperson
Shiploader operator

*Indicates present occupants only
Note: The foregoing classifications have not at present been translated into the new levels that became operative from 5 February 1991.