731112 Taxi Driver

ANZSCO Occupation Code: 
731112
ANZSCO Occupation Name: 
Taxi Driver
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List: 
No
Short-term Skilled Occupation List: 
No
494: 
No
PMSOL Occupation: 
No
ANZSCO Occupation Description: 

731112 TAXI DRIVER

Drives a taxi to transport passengers to destinations on a fee-for-service basis, usually on a short-term, metered fare hiring arrangement. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 4

ANZSCO Skill Level: 
4

7311 Automobile Drivers

ANZSCO Unit Group Code: 
7311
ANZSCO Unit Group Name: 
Automobile Drivers
ANZSCO Unit Group Description: 

7311 AUTOMOBILE DRIVERS

AUTOMOBILE DRIVERS drive motor cars to transport passengers to destinations.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:

using mobile computer systems and radio networks to log into waiting passenger information
picking up passengers at designated locations or when hailed
checking passenger destinations and determining most appropriate route
transporting passengers to desired destinations
assisting passengers with luggage
collecting fares and processing fare payments
may collect and deliver parcels

Avg. weekly earnings - males (May 2012): 
0.00
Avg. weekly earnings - females (May 2012): 
0.00
Avg. weekly earnings - persons (May 2012): 
373.90