Occupation Description 0.1

Occupation Description

Type: Value Domain
Identifiers: UUID - ce0ac24a-a3f2-11f0-b141-0a58a9feac02; Short ID - 14594
Version: 0.1
Stewardship Organisation: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)
Endorsed by: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) - Datasets (for External Public Release) : Standard on April 24, 2026

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Last updated: 15 May 2026
Created: 08 October 2025
Supersedes: None
Superseded by: None
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Workgroup: Employment Services PLIDA Workgroup
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Definition

A description of the occupation code group that requires LEVEL 4 skills acquired through a Certificate II or III qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience. This level is below the skill levels typically associated with tradespersons or professionals, but it does require more than just on-the-job training.

Representation

Data Type	VarChar
Format	N[6]
Maximum character length	6

Values

	Value	Meaning	Start Date	End Date
Permissible Values	1111	Advertising Manager	None	None
	1112	Architect	None	None
	1213	Livestock Farmers	None	None
	1214	Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers	None	None
	131112	Fibrous Plasterer	None	None
	131113	Electrical Engineers	None	None
	131114	Clinical Coder	None	None
	1323	Bulldozer Operator	None	None
	1324	Ambulance Officers and Paramedics	None	None
	1325	Architectural Draftsperson	None	None
	1331	Construction Managers	None	None
	1332	Actuary	None	None
	1333	Importers, Exporters and Wholesalers	None	None
	133512	Social Workers	None	None
	133513	Industrial Engineer	None	None
	1336	Floor Finishers	None	None
	1341	Child Care Centre Managers	None	None
	1342	Boat Builders and Shipwrights	None	None
	1344	Automotive Electricians	None	None
	1351	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)	None	None
	139913	Human Resource Managers	None	None
	139914	Clinical Psychologist	None	None
	1411	Cafe and Restaurant Managers	None	None
	1413	Hotel and Motel Managers	None	None
	1414	Environmental Consultant	None	None
	1421	Construction Rigger	None	None
	142114	Electrical Distribution Trades Workers	None	None
	142115	Financial Brokers	None	None
	1491	Amusement, Fitness and Sports Centre Managers	None	None
	149211	Facilities Manager	None	None
	149212	Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators	None	None
	1493	Conference and Event Organisers	None	None
	149411	Insurance Consultant	None	None
	149413	Jewellers	None	None
	149913	Production or Plant Engineer	None	None
	211112	Environmental Health Officer	None	None
	211113	Concrete Pump Operator	None	None
	2113	Audiologist	None	None
	2114	Chemistry Technician	None	None
	212111	Environmental Research Scientist	None	None
	212112	Financial Dealers	None	None
	2123	Analyst Programmer	None	None
	212314	Corporate Treasurer	None	None
	2124	Artistic Director	None	None
	212411	Health Information Manager	None	None
	221111	Accountant (General)	None	None
	221112	Massage Therapists	None	None
	221113	Health Practice Manager	None	None
	221212	Diversional Therapists	None	None
	221213	Economists	None	None
	221214	Electronics Engineers	None	None
	2221	Biotechnologist	None	None
	2222	Bicycle Mechanic	None	None
	222311	Financial Investment Adviser	None	None
	223111	Engineering Managers	None	None
	223112	Vehicle Painters	None	None
	223113	ICT Security Specialist	None	None
	2232	Archivist	None	None
	2233	Chief Executives and Managing Directors	None	None
	224111	Engineering Technologist	None	None
	224211	Entertainer or Variety Artist	None	None
	224213	Illustrator	None	None
	224214	Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreter	None	None
	2243	Backhoe Operator	None	None
2246	Clothing Patternmaker	None	None
224711	Industrial Designer	None	None
224712	External Auditor	None	None
224912	Liaison Officer	None	None
2251	Advertising and Marketing Professionals	None	None
225112	Customs Officer	None	None
225113	Mail Clerk	None	None
2252	Autoglazier	None	None
2253	Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)	None	None
2254	Construction Estimator	None	None
2311	Accounts Clerk	None	None
231112	Inspectors and Regulatory Officers	None	None
231213	Interior Designers	None	None
231214	Motorcycle Mechanic	None	None
232111	Laboratory Manager	None	None
232112	Telecommunications Technical Specialists	None	None
2322	Civil Engineer	None	None
232312	Journalists and Other Writers	None	None
232411	Driller's Assistant	None	None
232412	Lift Mechanic	None	None
232414	Film and Video Editor	None	None
2325	Chemist	None	None
233112	Lagger	None	None
233211	Ticket Salespersons	None	None
233213	Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors	None	None
233214	Fire Fighter	None	None
233215	Management Consultant	None	None
2333	Civil Engineering Draftsperson	None	None
2334	Biochemist	None	None
233511	Medical Laboratory Technician	None	None
233512	Printers	None	None
233513	Road Roller Operator	None	None
233611	Graphic Pre-press Trades Workers	None	None
233612	Food Technologist	None	None
233914	General Practitioner	None	None
2341	Agricultural and Forestry Scientists	None	None
234211	Media Producer (excluding Video)	None	None
234212	Hospital Pharmacist	None	None
234213	Florists	None	None
234311	Metal Machinist (First Class)	None	None
234312	Licensed Club Managers	None	None
234313	Middle School Teachers	None	None
234314	Park Ranger	None	None
2344	Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists	None	None
234511	Human Resource Adviser	None	None
234513	ICT Managers	None	None
234514	Intensive Care Specialist	None	None
2346	Business Machine Mechanic	None	None
234912	ICT Systems Test Engineer	None	None
2411	Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers	None	None
2412	Complementary Health Therapists	None	None
2413	Computer Network and Systems Engineer	None	None
2414	Dental Hygienist	None	None
2415	Credit and Loans Officers	None	None
242111	ICT Trainers	None	None
2422	Product Tester	None	None
2491	Diesel Motor Mechanic	None	None
2492	Drainer	None	None
2511	Conservation Officer	None	None
251214	Immigration Officer	None	None
251311	Multimedia Specialist	None	None
251312	Occupational Health and Safety Adviser	None	None
251411	Leaflet or Newspaper Deliverer	None	None
251511	Internal Auditor	None	None
251513	Retail Pharmacist	None	None
251911	Health and Welfare Services Managers	None	None
2521	Broadcast Transmitter Operator	None	None
2522	Dental Therapist	None	None
252213	Naturopath	None	None
2523	Dental Practitioners	None	None
2524	Copywriter	None	None
2525	Dancer or Choreographer	None	None
252711	Meter Reader	None	None
252712	Librarians	None	None
253111	Life Scientist (General)	None	None
253112	Make Up Artist	None	None
253317	Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)	None	None
253915	Locksmith	None	None
2543	Dental Technician	None	None
2544	Driller	None	None
254411	Materials Engineer	None	None
254412	Pathology Collector	None	None
254413	Metallurgist	None	None
254414	Nurse Practitioner	None	None
254417	Ministers of Religion	None	None
254422	Network Analyst	None	None
2611	Counsellors	None	None
261211	Nurse Managers	None	None
261212	Nutrition Professionals	None	None
261311	Organisation and Methods Analyst	None	None
261312	Network Administrator	None	None
261313	Payroll Clerks	None	None
262111	Fitness Instructors	None	None
262112	Occupational Therapists	None	None
262113	Fishing Hand	None	None
263111	Parole or Probation Officer	None	None
263112	Optometrist	None	None
263113	Organisational Psychologist	None	None
263212	Outdoor Adventure Guides	None	None
263213	Parking Inspector	None	None
2713	Earth Science Technician	None	None
2721	Court and Legal Clerks	None	None
272111	Petroleum Engineer	None	None
272112	Photographic Developers and Printers	None	None
272114	Physiotherapists	None	None
2722	Careers Counsellor	None	None
272311	Police Officer	None	None
272313	Public Relations Manager	None	None
2724	Social Professionals	None	None
2725	Production Manager (Manufacturing)	None	None
272612	Mechanical Engineering Technician	None	None
272613	Logging Assistant	None	None
3111	Agricultural Technicians	None	None
311213	Prison Officers	None	None
311215	Health Promotion Officer	None	None
311216	Registered Nurse (Aged Care)	None	None
311411	Veterinary Nurses	None	None
311412	Public Relations Professionals	None	None
312111	Rehabilitation Counsellor	None	None
312112	Building Associate	None	None
312113	Retail Loss Prevention Officer	None	None
312114	Other Education Managers	None	None
312116	Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson	None	None
312211	Policy and Planning Managers	None	None
312212	Quality Assurance Manager	None	None
312312	Post Office Manager	None	None
312512	Paper and Pulp Mill Worker	None	None
313111	Hotel or Motel Receptionist	None	None
313112	Deck Hand	None	None
313113	Primary School Teachers	None	None
3132	Landscape Architect	None	None
3211	Education Advisers and Reviewers	None	None
321211	Motor Mechanic (General)	None	None
321212	Private Tutors and Teachers	None	None
321213	Ship's Officer	None	None
321214	Small Engine Mechanic	None	None
3221	Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers	None	None
3222	Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Workers	None	None
322311	Sewing Machinists	None	None
322313	Welder (First Class)	None	None
323112	Quantity Surveyor	None	None
323211	Fitter (General)	None	None
323214	Research and Development Managers	None	None
323313	Pathologist	None	None
323314	Photographers	None	None
323412	Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer	None	None
3241	Panelbeaters	None	None
3242	Power Generation Plant Operator	None	None
3243	Glaziers	None	None
331111	Bricklayer	None	None
331112	Electronic Equipment Trades Worker	None	None
331212	Shelf Fillers	None	None
331213	Materials Recycler	None	None
3321	Joiner	None	None
3322	Painting Trades Workers	None	None
3331	Recruitment Consultant	None	None
333211	Recreation Officer	None	None
333212	Hair or Beauty Salon Manager	None	None
3333	Roof Tilers	None	None
3334	Call or Contact Centre Manager	None	None
334111	Plumber (General)	None	None
334113	Registered Nurses	None	None
334114	Production Manager (Mining)	None	None
334115	Roof Plumber	None	None
3411	Electricians	None	None
341113	Ship's Master	None	None
3421	Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics	None	None
3422	Bank Workers	None	None
342311	Lifeguard	None	None
342312	Sales and Marketing Manager	None	None
342313	Hospital Orderly	None	None
342314	Chemical Plant Worker	None	None
3424	Telecommunications Trades Workers	None	None
342413	Secondary School Teachers	None	None
3511	Bakers and Pastrycooks	None	None
3512	Butchers and Smallgoods Makers	None	None
3513	Chefs	None	None
3514	Cooks	None	None
3611	Animal Attendants and Trainers	None	None
361113	Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators	None	None
3613	Driving Instructors	None	None
3621	Carpet Cleaner	None	None
3622	Gardeners	None	None
362212	Pet Groomer	None	None
3623	Greenkeepers	None	None
3624	Nurserypersons	None	None
3911	Hairdressers	None	None
392112	Screen Printer	None	None
3922	Developer Programmer	None	None
3923	Mechanical Engineer	None	None
393212	Registered Nurse (Community Health)	None	None
393213	Dressmaker or Tailor	None	None
3933	Gasfitter	None	None
3941	Cabinetmakers	None	None
394211	Furniture Finisher	None	None
394213	Air Transport Professionals	None	None
3991	Crossing Supervisor	None	None
399212	Gas or Petroleum Operator	None	None
399213	Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers	None	None
3994	Debt Collectors	None	None
399511	Radio Despatcher	None	None
399512	Solicitors	None	None
399518	Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)	None	None
399516	Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)	None	None
3996	Emergency Service Worker	None	None
399911	Gallery, Museum and Tour Guides	None	None
4111	Drug and Alcohol Counsellor	None	None
411211	Telecommunications Linesworker	None	None
411213	Taxation Accountant	None	None
411214	Training and Development Professionals	None	None
4113	Chiropractors and Osteopaths	None	None
411411	Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials	None	None
4115	Hardware Technician	None	None
4116	Funeral Workers	None	None
411711	Community Worker	None	None
411712	Pharmacy Sales Assistants	None	None
411713	Family Support Worker	None	None
411714	Therapy Aide	None	None
411715	Retail Supervisors	None	None
411716	Youth Worker	None	None
421111	Child Care Worker	None	None
421113	Marketing Specialist	None	None
4221	Customer Service Manager	None	None
4231	Aged and Disabled Carers	None	None
4232	Dental Assistants	None	None
423311	Stonemason	None	None
423312	Nursing Support Worker	None	None
423313	Personal Care Assistant	None	None
423314	Transport Engineer	None	None
4234	Special Care Workers	None	None
431111	Bar Attendant	None	None
431112	Transport and Despatch Clerks	None	None
4312	Cafe Workers	None	None
4313	Gaming Workers	None	None
4314	Call or Contact Centre Team Leader	None	None
4315	Waiters	None	None
431912	Travel Attendants	None	None
441211	Printing Assistants and Table Workers	None	None
441212	Registered Nurse (Mental Health)	None	None
441311	Speech Pathologist	None	None
441312	Resident Medical Officer	None	None
4421	Human Resource Clerks	None	None
442215	Software Engineer	None	None
442216	Product Grader	None	None
442217	Security Officer	None	None
4511	Beauty Therapists	None	None
4512	Sterilisation Technician	None	None
4513	ICT Business and Systems Analysts	None	None
4514	Diver	None	None
451612	Nanny	None	None
4517	Doorperson or Luggage Porter	None	None
4521	Database Administrator	None	None
4522	Hunter-Trapper	None	None
4523	Air Traffic Controller	None	None
452322	Shot Firer	None	None
4524	Civil Engineering Technician	None	None
452414	Market Research Analyst	None	None
511111	Contract Administrator	None	None
511112	Sheetmetal Trades Workers	None	None
5121	Miner	None	None
512211	Web Developer	None	None
5211	Car Park Attendant	None	None
521211	Secretary (General)	None	None
521212	Signwriters	None	None
5311	General Clerks	None	None
532111	Data Entry Operator	None	None
532113	Survey Interviewers	None	None
541111	Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)	None	None
541112	Forklift Drivers	None	None
5412	Information Officers	None	None
542111	Receptionist (General)	None	None
542112	Admissions Clerk	None	None
542113	Indigenous Health Workers	None	None
542114	Medical Receptionist	None	None
551111	Meat Boner and Slicer	None	None
5512	Bookkeepers	None	None
5513	Building Inspector	None	None
5521	Boiler or Engine Operator	None	None
5522	ICT Sales Professionals	None	None
552312	Street Vendors and Related Salespersons	None	None
561211	Courier	None	None
561212	Postal Delivery Officer	None	None
5613	Detective	None	None
5614	Mail Sorters	None	None
561411	Travel Consultant	None	None
5615	Communications Operator	None	None
5616	Switchboard Operators	None	None
561912	Toolmaker	None	None
561913	Sonographer	None	None
591112	Production Clerk	None	None
591113	Grader Operator	None	None
591115	Stock Clerk	None	None
591116	Warehouse Administrator	None	None
591117	Order Clerk	None	None
5912	Barista	None	None
5992	Legal Secretary	None	None
5993	Filing and Registry Clerks	None	None
5994	ICT Support Engineer	None	None
5995	Enrolled Nurse	None	None
599511	Medical Laboratory Scientists	None	None
599512	Sound Technician	None	None
599518	Solid Plasterer	None	None
599914	Sports Umpire	None	None
599915	Sportspersons	None	None
599916	Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters	None	None
6113	Sales Representatives	None	None
612112	Property Manager	None	None
612114	Real Estate Agent	None	None
612115	Home Improvement Installer	None	None
6211	Sales Assistants (General)	None	None
621311	Printer's Assistant	None	None
621312	Records Manager	None	None
6214	Disabilities Services Officer	None	None
6215	Residential Care Officer	None	None
6217	Fleet Manager	None	None
621911	Supply, Distribution and Procurement Managers	None	None
6311	Checkout Operators and Office Cashiers	None	None
639112	Graphic Designer	None	None
639211	Retail Buyer	None	None
6393	Telemarketers	None	None
6394	Surveyors and Spatial Scientists	None	None
6395	Visual Merchandisers	None	None
7111	Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators	None	None
711114	Stone Processing Machine Operator	None	None
7112	Industrial Spraypainters	None	None
7113	Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators	None	None
7114	Electrical Engineering Technician	None	None
7115	Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators	None	None
7116	Metal Fabricator	None	None
7117	Education Aides	None	None
711914	Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals	None	None
7121	Arborist	None	None
712211	Slaughterer	None	None
712212	Office Managers	None	None
712213	Structural Engineer	None	None
7123	Engineering Production Workers	None	None
712911	Transport Operations Inspector	None	None
712912	Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator	None	None
712915	University Lecturer	None	None
712921	Hotel Service Managers	None	None
712922	Transport Company Manager	None	None
721111	Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator	None	None
721211	Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)	None	None
721212	Web Designer	None	None
721213	Vending Machine Attendants	None	None
721214	Excavator Operator	None	None
721215	Purchasing Officer	None	None
721216	Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant	None	None
7213	Call or Contact Centre Operator	None	None
721913	Paving Plant Operator	None	None
721915	Wall and Floor Tilers	None	None
7311	Automobile Drivers	None	None
7312	Bus and Coach Drivers	None	None
731311	Special Education Teachers	None	None
7321	Delivery Drivers	None	None
7331	Meat, Poultry and Seafood Process Workers	None	None
7411	Storepersons	None	None
8111	Car Detailers	None	None
8112	Commercial Cleaners	None	None
8113	Domestic Cleaners	None	None
8114	Housekeepers	None	None
8115	Laundry Workers	None	None
8116	Other Cleaners	None	None
811611	Pharmacy Technician	None	None
811612	Window Cleaner	None	None
821111	Builder's Labourer	None	None
8212	Concreters	None	None
8213	Fencers	None	None
821411	Building Insulation Installer	None	None
821412	Real Estate Representative	None	None
8215	Paving and Surfacing Labourers	None	None
8216	Personal Assistants	None	None
821711	Retail Managers	None	None
821712	Scaffolder	None	None
821713	Steel Fixer	None	None
821714	Structural Steel Erector	None	None
821912	Product Examiner	None	None
821913	Weighbridge Operator	None	None
821914	Mining Support Worker	None	None
8311	Food and Drink Factory Workers	None	None
831211	Pest Controller	None	None
831212	Systems Administrator	None	None
8313	Truck Drivers	None	None
8321	Packers	None	None
8322	Product Assemblers	None	None
839311	Sales Demonstrator	None	None
839312	Security Consultant	None	None
839313	Vocational Education Teachers	None	None
8394	Timber and Wood Process Workers	None	None
839411	Word Processing Operator	None	None
839412	Sawmill or Timber Yard Worker	None	None
839413	Wood and Wood Products Factory Worker	None	None
8399	Other Factory Process Workers	None	None
839912	Ticket Collector or Usher	None	None
839918	Recycling Worker	None	None
8412	Crop Farm Workers	None	None
841311	Forestry Worker	None	None
841312	Technical Sales Representatives	None	None
841313	Tree Faller	None	None
8414	Garden and Nursery Labourers	None	None
8415	Livestock Farm Workers	None	None
8416	Program or Project Administrator	None	None
841911	Train Driver	None	None
841913	Wood Machinist	None	None
8511	Fast Food Cooks	None	None
8512	Food Trades Assistants	None	None
8513	Kitchenhands	None	None
8911	Freight and Furniture Handlers	None	None
8912	Carpenter	None	None
8991	Caretakers	None	None
899211	ICT Customer Support Officer	None	None
899212	Welfare Worker	None	None
8993	Handypersons	None	None
8994	Facilities Administrator	None	None
899412	Upholsterers	None	None
899415	Tyre Fitter	None	None
8995	Management Accountant	None	None
899511	Surveying or Spatial Science Technician	None	None
8996	Recycling and Rubbish Collectors	None	None
8997	General Managers	None	None
899911	Workplace Relations Adviser	None	None
899912	Railway Track Workers	None	None
899913	Wine Maker	None	None
899914	Loader Operator	None	None
899915	Web Administrator	None	None
899918	Sign Erector	None	None
899921	Waste Water or Water Plant Operator	None	None
899923	Road Traffic Controller	None	None

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Requirements:

Certification II	Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is typically associated with Skill Level 4	-	-
Certificate III	Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is typically associated with Skill Level 4	-	-
One Year Relevant Experience	At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.	-	-
On the Job Training	While on-the-job training is often part of the development for these occupations, it's usually supplemented by formal qualifications or experience.

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