133411: Manufacturer

Description

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a small manufacturing establishment. Skill Level 1 Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Assessing Authority

• Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)

vetassess@vetassess.com.au

Unit Group 1334: Manufacturers Description

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the operations of small manufacturing establishments.

Indicative Skill Level

In Australia and New Zealand: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks

• Identifying business opportunities, devising new manufacturing processes and determining products to be manufactured
• Developing business plans and implementing operational, marketing, human resource and pricing procedures
• Researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting manufacturing operations and the environment
• Directing the activities of production, warehouse, distribution and other operating units
• Maintaining quality control systems for manufacturing, waste disposal, delivery and other procedures
• Coordinating orders for raw materials, supplies and equipment, and arranging packaging, delivery and wholesaling of products
• Overseeing the coordination of after-sales service
• Overseeing the provision of quotes for the manufacture of specialised goods and arranging contracts with customers
• May devise and oversee the implementation of production run schedules