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Other Construction and Mining Labourers

ANZSCO 8219

Employed

8,900

Part-time share

11%

Female share

9%

Median age

35 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Other Construction and Mining Labourers is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Course in Operate a Mill Reline Machine, Course in Operate the Thunderbolt Recoilless Hammer, Course in Mining Pathways, and Certificate II in Drilling Operations.

Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.

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About this career

Other Construction and Mining Labourers includes occupations such as Crane Chasers, Driller's Assistants, Laggers, Mining Support Workers and Surveyor's Assistants.

What they typically do

  • Slings cranes and winches, and directs the movement of loads ensuring loads do not exceed lifting capacities
  • Performs routine tasks in setting up, operating and dismantling drilling sites for extracting oil, gas, mineral ore or water
  • Applies insulating materials, such as felt, fibreglass, polyurethane and cork, to pipes, steam generators, process vats and ducting, and secures insulation with wire, wire netting, staples, metal strapping and using welding torches
  • Performs routine tasks in mining and mineral ore treating operations such as assembling, operating and dismantling mining equipment, taking ore, rock and dust samples, and mixing ore treating chemicals and catalysts
  • Performs routine tasks to assist surveyors and geologists by transporting, assembling, maintaining and laying out prospecting and surveying equipment, and collecting and labelling samples

States and territories

Share of workers by location

WA
40.9%
NSW
17.6%
QLD
17.2%
VIC
12.5%
SA
6.9%
TAS
2%
NT
1.7%
ACT
1.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Other Construction and Mining Labourers.