899512 Printing Table Worker

ANZSCO Occupation Code: 
899512
ANZSCO Occupation Name: 
Printing Table Worker
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List: 
No
Short-term Skilled Occupation List: 
No
494: 
No
PMSOL Occupation: 
No
ANZSCO Occupation Description: 

899512 PRINTING TABLE WORKER

Alternative Titles:
Printing Bindery Assistant
Printing Table Hand

Operates bindery machines and performs manual binding and finishing of books and printed products.
Skill Level: 4

ANZSCO Skill Level: 
4

8995 Printing Assistants and Table Workers

ANZSCO Unit Group Code: 
8995
ANZSCO Unit Group Name: 
Printing Assistants and Table Workers
ANZSCO Unit Group Description: 

8995 PRINTING ASSISTANTS AND TABLE WORKERS

PRINTING ASSISTANTS AND TABLE WORKERS perform routine printing tasks, operate bindery machines and perform manual binding and finishing of books and printed products.
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.
Tasks Include:

assisting with setting up, operating and adjusting machines
maintaining and lubricating printing and bindery machines
clearing waste and cleaning work areas and machines
folding, collating and fastening printed products by machine and hand
performing hand binding and finishing operations
operating specialised machines such as casing-in and mini binders, and automatic carton folding and gluing machines
carrying out routine quality control

Avg. weekly earnings - males (May 2012): 
595.50
Avg. weekly earnings - females (May 2012): 
574.70
Avg. weekly earnings - persons (May 2012): 
581.00