Automotive, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Industrial Union of Employees, Queensland v Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Industrial Organisation of Employers & Ors [2006] QIRC 43 (2006) 181 QGIG 493

[Extract from Queensland Government Industrial Gazette, dated 7 April, 2006, Vol. 181, No .13, page 582-596] QUEENSLAND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION Industrial Relations Act 1999 - s. 125 - application for amendment Automotive, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Industrial Union of Employees, Queensland AND Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited, Industrial Organisation of Employers and Others (B/2005/886) ENGINEERING AWARD - STATE 2002 COMMISSIONER EDWARDS 23 March 2006 AMENDMENT THIS matter coming on for hearing before the Commission at Brisbane on 12 July, 22 August, 18 October and 12 December 2005, this Commission orders that the said Award be amended as follows as from 16 March 2006: 1. By deleting Part 5 of clause 1.2 and inserting the following in lieu thereof: PART 5 - WAGES AND WAGE RELATED MATTERS Wages 5.1 Phasing in of wage rates of employees without relevant work experience 5.2 Work experience (Technicians) 5.3 Classification definitions and skill based career paths 5.4 Procedure for classifying employees 5.5 Payment of wages 5.6 Time checking 5.7 Allowances 5.8 Superannuation 5.9 2. By deleting clause 1.6.3 and inserting the following in lieu thereof: 1.6.3 "QISC" means Queensland Industry Skills Council, a committee of Industry, Unions and Government. QISC is recognised by both State and Federal Government. 3. By deleting clauses 5.4 and 5.5 and inserting the following in lieu thereof: 5.4 Classification definitions and skill based career paths Summary This Award provides for a classification structure where employees are classified according to the level of competency that they hold and are required to use in their work. The classification definitions provide descriptors of the nature of work performed at each level. Where there is a query about the classification of an employee, their classification should be determined in accordance with the National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards Implementation Guide. A copy of the guide can be downloaded at www.mersitab.com.au. The classification structure provides that employees are classified on the basis of the level of competency they have and the competency they are required to use in their employment. Competency can be shown by formal qualifications or by the actual exercise of skills. For example, an employee who is required to use skills that give him/her 64 points of competency, that employee must be classified at C11, even though they do not hold a formal qualification. The Implementation Guide and clause 5.5 of this Award prescribe how the classification and level of competency of an employee can be determined If an employee holds the minimum training requirement for a particular classification level in the Award, and they are required by the employer to use or will be required by the employer to use those skills in their job, then they cannot be classified below that particular classification level. For example, a person who holds a trade certificate and is required to use those skills cannot be classified below the C10 Classification. In 1997, the Metal and Engineering Training Package introduced a new range of qualifications, aligned to the Australian Qualifications Framework, which use competency standards as the basis of a training qualification. These new qualifications have been accepted as replacements for the previous module-based courses. However, qualifications, -- 1 of 15 -- 2 including modules, achieved prior to the introduction of the Metal and Engineering Training Package can be used for classification under this Award. The classification structure can be summarised as follows: Number Classification Title Minimum Training Requirement Recommended Points C1 Professional Engineer Professional Scientist  Degree Standards yet to be finalised C2(b) Principal Technical Officer  15 modules in addition to Advanced Diploma  or equivalent. Standards yet to be finalised C2(a) Leading Technical Officer Principal/Trainer/Supervisor/Co-ordinator  7 modules in addition to Advanced Diploma  AQF 6 Advanced Diploma - with 15 modules minimum in supervision/ training  or equivalent Standards yet to be finalised C3 Engineering Associate - Level II  AQF 6 Advanced Diploma  or equivalent Standards yet to be finalised C4 Engineering Associate 3rd year of - Level 1  22 Modules towards Advanced Diploma  or equivalent Standards yet to be finalised C5 Engineering Technician - Level V Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Level II  AQF 5 - Diploma or  15 modules towards Advanced Diploma  or equivalent 60 points in addition to C10 C6 Engineering Technician - Level IV Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Level 1  12 modules towards Diploma or Advanced Diploma  or equivalent 48 points in addition to C10 C7 Certificate IV in Engineering, including HET and Special Class Tradesperson Level II Engineering Technician Level III  AQF Level 4 Certificate  9 modules towards Diploma or Advanced Diploma  3 appropriate modules in addition to C8  or equivalent 36 points in addition to C10 C8 Engineering Technician - Level II Engineering Tradesperson - Special Class Level I  3 appropriate modules in addition to C9 or  6 modules towards Diploma or Advanced Diploma  or equivalent 24 points in addition to C10 C9 Engineering Technician - Level 1 Engineering Tradesperson - Level II  3 appropriate modules in addition to C10 or  3 modules towards Diploma or Advanced Diploma  or equivalent 12 points in addition to C10 C10 Engineering Tradesperson - Level 1 Production Systems Employee  Trade Certificate (AQFIII) or  Engineering Production Certificate III (AQF III)  or equivalent 96 C11 Engineering/Production Employee - Level IV  Engineering Production Certificate II (AQF II)  or equivalent 64 C12 Engineering/Production Employee - Level III  Engineering Production Certificate I (AQF I)  or equivalent 32 C13 Engineering/Production Employee Level II  In-house training Nil C14 Engineering/Production Employee - Level 1  Up to 38 hours induction training Nil Schedule 1 to this Award provides a list of indicative tasks for each classification. These indicatives tasks provide a guide only to classification and are subject to the classification definition and the National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards Implementation Guide. -- 2 of 15 -- 3 5.4.1 Definitions for purpose of Classifications (a) Where it appears in these classification definitions, the phrase "or equivalent" means: (i) Any training which a registered training provider, (e.g. TAFE), or the Training and Employment Recognition Council has recognised as equivalent to an accredited course which the Manufacturing Industry Skills Council (MISC) recognises for this level. This can include advanced standing through recognition of prior learning and/or overseas qualifications; or (ii) Where competencies meet the requirements set out in the MISC competency standards in accordance with the National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards Implementation Guide. (b) Where it appears in these classification definitions, the phrase "work within the scope of this level" means: (i) For an employee who does not hold a qualification listed as a minimum training requirement, the employee shall apply skills within the enterprise selected in accordance with the Implementation Guide. Competencies selected must be MISC competency standards. (ii) Where an employee has a qualification, section 5.5.4 of this Award should be followed. (c) Where it appears in these classification definitions, the phrase "Engineering Associate" is defined as a generic term which includes technical officers in a wide range of disciplines including laboratories and quality assurance; drafting officers; planners and other para-professionals. 5.4.2 Engineering Streams "Engineering Streams" are the 3 broad engineering streams recognised within the classification definitions, namely: Electrical/electronic; fabrication/vehicle building; and mechanical. Additionally, there are 5 vocational fields (as defined). Entry to training in any engineering stream is not conditional on union membership. The streams are defined as: (a) "Electrical/electronic stream" includes the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of all electrical and electronic devices systems, equipment and controls, eg, electrical wiring, motors, generators, PLC's and other electronic controls, instruments, refrigeration, telecommunications, radio and television, communication and information processing. (b) "Mechanical stream" includes the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of all mechanical equipment, machinery, fluid power systems, automotive mechanics, instruments, refrigeration, and the use of related computer controlled equipment, eg, Computer Numeric Controlled machine tools. (c) "Fabrication/Vehicle building stream" includes fabrication, forging, carpentry, plumbing, founding, structural steel erection, electroplating, metal spinning, metal polishing, sheet metal work and the use of related computer controlled equipment. This includes fabrication in all metals, plastics, carbon fibre, composite materials, ceramics and other materials. 5.4.3 Vocational Fields "Vocational Fields" are the 5 vocational fields recognised within the classification structure of this Award, namely: trade; technical; engineering/production; supervisor/trainer/coordinator; and professional. The fields are defined as: (a) "Trade" includes an employee who possesses as a minimum qualification a trade certificate in any of the engineering streams or Certificate IV in Engineering including Higher Engineering Trades or Special Class Trades (as defined). (b) "Technical Field" includes: (i) Production planning, including scheduling, work study, and estimating materials, handling systems and like work; (ii) Technical including inspection, quality control, supplier evaluation, laboratory, non- destructive testing, technical purchasing, and design and development work (prototypes, models, specifications) in both product and process areas and like work; (iii) Design and drafting and like work. -- 3 of 15 -- 4 (c) "Engineering/Production Field" includes employees primarily engaged in production work including production, distribution, stores and warehousing, but does not require a qualification in the trade, technical, professional or supervisory fields. (d) "Supervisor/Trainer/Coordinator Field" includes employees who are: (i) Responsible for the work of other employees and/or provision of on-the-job training including coordination and/or technical guidance; or (ii) Responsible for supervision and/or training of other supervisors or trainers; or (iii) Responsible primarily for the exercise of technical skills, as defined, up to the level of their skill and competence and who are additionally involved in the supervision/training of other employees. (e) "Professional Field" includes an employee who possesses an academic qualification which enables that employee to become a graduate member of the Institute of Engineers, Australia or an academic qualification in science set out in the Academic Schedule appearing in the Metal Industry Award 1976 Part IV - Professional Scientists 5.4.4 Trainer/Supervisor/Co-ordinator (a) A Trainer/Supervisor/Co-ordinator - Level I is an employee who is responsible for the work of other employees and/or provision of structured on-the-job training. Such an employee has completed 9 modules of training in supervision and/or training. Despite the above definition, an employee who has not completed the specified training or equivalent for this level may enter this classification if they have six months demonstrated performance at the relevant level of supervision until such times as competency standards for this level are finalised. (b) A Trainer/Supervisor/Co-ordinator - Level 1 shall be paid not less than 122% of the highest rate paid to the highest technically qualified employee supervised or trained. (c) A Trainer/Supervisor/Co-ordinator - Level II is an employee who is responsible for supervision and/or training of Trainers/Supervisors/Co-ordinators - Level I. Such an employee has completed 15 modules of training in supervision and/or training. Despite the above definition, an employee who has not completed the specified training or equivalent for this level may enter this classification if they have six months demonstrated performance at the relevant level of supervision until such times as competency standards for this level are finalised A Trainer/Supervisor/Co-ordinator - Level 2 shall be paid not less than 115% of the highest rate paid to persons supervised or trained. (d) A Trainer/Supervisor/Co-ordinator - Technical is an employee who is responsible primarily for the exercise of skills in technical fields as defined, up to the level of their skill and competence and who is additionally involved in the supervision/training of other technical employees. Such an employee shall receive not less than 107% of the rate of pay applicable to the employee's technical classification. 5.4.5 Wage Group C14 (Relativity to C10 - 79%) (a) Engineering/Production Employee - Level I An Engineering/Production Employee - Level I is an employee who is undertaking up to 38 hours induction training which may include information on the enterprise, conditions of employment, introduction to supervisors and fellow workers, training and career path opportunities, plant layout, work and documentation procedures, occupational health and safety, equal employment opportunity and quality control/assurance. An employee at this level performs routine duties essentially of a manual nature and to the level of their training: (i) performs general labouring and cleaning duties; (ii) exercises minimal judgement; (iii) works under direct supervision; or (iv) is undertaking structured training so as to enable them to work at the C13 level. This classification level shall not apply to employees who have previously completed up to 3 months employment at this level. Such employees shall be classified at no lower than level C13. Casual employees shall not be engaged at this level. -- 4 of 15 -- 5 5.4.6 Wage Group C13 (Relativity to C10 - 82%) (a) Engineering/Production Employee - Level II An Engineering/Production Employee - Level II is an employee who has completed up to 3 months structured training so as to enable the employee to perform work within the scope of this level. An employee at this level performs work above and beyond the skills of an employee at C14 and to the level of their skills, competence and training. (i) works in accordance with standard operating procedures and established criteria; (ii) works under direct supervision either individually or in a team environment; (iii) understands and undertakes basic quality control/assurance procedures including the ability to recognise basic quality deviations/faults; (iv) understands and utilises basic statistical process control procedures; (v) follows safe work practices and can report workplace hazards. 5.4.7 Wage Group C12 (Relativity to C10 - 87.4%) (a) Engineering/Production Employee - Level III An Engineering/Production Employee - Level III is an employee who possesses an Engineering Production Certificate I, or has completed an AQF Level I traineeship, or equivalent (including the use of 32 competency points from the Implementation Guide) so as to enable the employee to perform work within the scope of this level. An employee at this level performs work above and beyond the skills of an employee at C13 and to the level of their skills, competence and training: (i) is responsible for the quality of their own work subject to routine supervision; (ii) works under routine supervision either individually or in a team environment; (iii) exercises discretion within their level of skills and training; (iv) assists in the provision of on the job training. 5.4.8 Wage Group C11 (Relativity to C10 - 92.4%) (a) Engineering/Production Employee - Level IV An Engineering/Production Employee - Level IV is an employee who possess an Engineering Production Certificate II, or has completed an AQF Level II traineeship, or equivalent (including the use of 64 competency points from the Implementation Guide) so as to enable the employee to perform work within the scope of this level. An employee at this level performs work above and beyond the skills of an employee at C12 and to the level of their skills, competence and training: (i) works from complex instructions and procedures; (ii) assists in the provision of on-the-job training; (iii) co-ordinates work in a team environment or works individually under general supervision; (iv) is responsible for assuring the quality of their own work. 5.4.9 Wage Group C10 (a) Engineering Tradesperson - Level I An Engineering Tradesperson - Level I is an employee who holds a trade certificate (through the completion of an AQF Level III apprenticeship) or tradespersons rights certificate (through recognition by Trades Recognition Australia or Training and Employment Recognition Council) as an: (i) Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical/Electronic) - Level I; (ii) Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) - Level I; (iii) Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication/vehicle building) - Level I; (iv) or equivalent -- 5 of 15 -- 6 and is able to exercise the skills and knowledge of the engineering trade so as to enable the employee to perform work within the scope of this level. (b) An Engineering Tradesperson - Level I works above and beyond an employee at C11 and to the level of their skills, competence and training: (i) Understands and applies quality control techniques; (ii) Exercises good interpersonal and communications skills; (iii) Exercises keyboard skills at a level higher than C11; (iv) Exercises discretion within the scope of this classification level; (v) Performs work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment; (vi) Operates lifting equipment incidental to their work; (vii) Performs non-trade tasks incidental to their work; (viii) Performs work which while primarily involving the skills of the employee's trade is incidental or peripheral to the primary task and facilitates the completion of the whole task. Such incidental or peripheral work would not require additional formal technical training; (ix) Able to inspect products and/or materials for conformity with established operational standards. (c) Production Systems Employee A Production Systems Employee is an employee who, while still being primarily engaged in Engineering /Production work applies the skills acquired through the successful completion of a certificate III level qualification or equivalent (including the use of 96 competency points from the Implementation Guide) in the production, distribution, or stores functions. A Production Systems Employee is an employee who possess an Engineering Production Certificate III, or has completed an AQF Level III traineeship or equivalent so as to enable the employee to perform work within the scope of this level. A Production Systems Employee works above and beyond an employee at C11 and to the level of their skills, competence and training: (i) Understands and applies quality control techniques; (ii) Exercises good interpersonal communications skills; (iii) Exercises discretion within the scope of this classification level; (iv) Exercise keyboard skills at a level higher than C11; (v) Performs work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment; (vi) Able to inspect products and/or materials for conformity with established operational standards. 5.4.10 Wage Group C9 (Relativity to C10 - 105%) (a) Engineering Tradesperson - Level II An Engineering Tradesperson - Level II is an: (i) Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical/Electronic) - Level II; or (ii) Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) - Level II; or (iii) Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication/vehicle building) - Level II: who has completed the following training requirements: (A) 3 appropriate modules in addition to the training requirements of C10 level; or (B) 3 appropriate modules towards a National Diploma; or (C) appropriate modules towards an Advanced Diploma; or equivalent (including the use of 12 competency points from the Implementation Guide beyond the C10 classification). (b) An Engineering Tradesperson - Level II works above and beyond a tradesperson at C10 and to the level of their skills and competence and training performs work within the scope of this level. (i) Exercises discretion within the scope of this classification; (ii) Works under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment; (iii) Understands and implements quality control techniques; (iv) Provide trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team; -- 6 of 15 -- 7 (v) Operates lifting equipment incidental to their work; (vi) Performs non-trade tasks incidental to their work. (c) Engineering Technician - Level I An Engineering Technician - Level I is an employee who has the equivalent level of training of a C9 Engineering Tradesperson or equivalent so as to enable the employee to apply skills within the scope of this level. The skills exercised by the Engineering Technician Level I are in the technical fields as defined by this Award including drafting, planning or technical tasks requiring technical knowledge. At this level the employee is engaged on routine tasks in the technical fields 5.4.11 Wage Group C8 (Relativity to C10 - 110%) (a) Engineering Tradesperson - Special Class Level I A Special Class Engineering Tradesperson - Level I means a: (i) Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical/Electronic) - Level I; or (ii) Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) - Level I; or (iii) Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication/vehicle building) - Level I; (iv) Higher Engineering Tradesperson who has completed the following training requirement: (A) 6 appropriate modules in addition to the training requirements of C10 level; or (B) 6 appropriate modules towards a National Diploma; or (C) 6 appropriate modules towards an Advanced Diploma; (D) a Higher Engineering Tradesperson apprenticeship; or equivalent (including the use of 24 competency points from the Implementation Guide beyond the requirements of C10) (b) An Engineering Tradesperson Special Class - Level I works above and beyond a tradesperson at C9 and to the level of their skills, competence and training performs work within the scope of this level: (i) Provides trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team; (ii) Assists in the provision of training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers; (iii) Understands and implements quality control techniques; (iv) Works under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment; (v) Operates lifting equipment incidental to their work; (vi) Performs non-trade tasks incidental to their work. (c) Engineering Technician - Level II An Engineering Technician - Level II is an employee who has the equivalent level of training of a C8 Engineering Tradesperson Special Class - Level I or equivalent so as to enable the employee to apply skills within the scope of this level. The skills exercised by the Engineering Technician Level II are in the technical fields as defined by this Award including drafting, planning or technical tasks requiring technical knowledge. At this level the employee is required to exercise judgment and skill in excess of that required at C9 under the supervision of technical or professional staff. 5.4.12 Wage Group C7 (Relativity to C10 - 115%) (a) Engineering Tradesperson - Special Class Level II A Special Class Engineering Tradesperson - Level II means a: (i) Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical/Electronic) - level II; or (ii) Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) - Level II; or (iii) Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication/vehicle building) - Level II. who has completed the following training requirement: -- 7 of 15 -- 8 (A) 3 appropriate modules in addition to the requirements of C8 level; or (B) 9 appropriate modules towards an Advanced Certificate; or (C) 9 appropriate modules towards an Associate Diploma; (D) an AQF Level 4 National Certificate; or equivalent (including the use of 36 competency points from the Implementation Guide beyond the requirements of C10) (b) An Engineering Tradesperson - Special Class Level II works above and beyond a tradesperson at C8 and to the level of their skills, competence and training performs work within the scope of this level. (i) Is able to provide trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team; (ii) Provides training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers; (iii) Understands and implements quality control techniques; (iv) Works under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment; (v) Operates lifting equipment incidental to their work; (vi) Performs non-trade tasks incidental to their work. NB: The AQF 4 Certificate referred to in this definition is not directly comparable with previous post-trade qualifications(such as ASF4 Level post trade courses). The possession of these previous qualifications does not necessarily justify classification of a tradesperson to this level. Parties should refer to the Implementation Guide. (c) Engineering Technician - Level III Engineering Technician - Level III is an employee who has the equivalent level of training of a C7 - Engineering Tradesperson Special Class Level II or equivalent so as to enable the employee to apply skills within the scope of this level. The skills exercised by the Engineering Technician Level III are in the technical fields as defined by this Award including drafting, planning or technical tasks requiring technical knowledge. At this level the employee is engaged in detail drafting and/or planning or technical duties requiring judgement and skill in excess of that required of a technician at C8 under the supervision of technical or professional staff; 5.4.13 Wage Group C6 (Relativity to C10 - 125%) (a) Advanced Engineering Tradesperson - Level I An Advanced Engineering Tradesperson - Level I means an: (i) Advanced Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical/Electronic) - Level I; or (ii) Advanced Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) - Level I; or (iii) Advanced Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication/vehicle building) - Level I who has completed: (A) 12 appropriate modules of a National Diploma; or (B) 12 appropriate modules of an Advanced Diploma; or equivalent (including the use of 48 competency points from the Implementation Guide beyond the requirements of C10) (b) An Advanced Engineering Tradesperson - Level I works above and beyond a tradesperson at C7 and to the level of their skills, competence and training performs work within the scope of this level. (i) Undertakes quality control and work organisation at a level higher than for C7; (ii) Provides trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team; (iii) Assists in the provision of training to employees in conjunction with supervisors/trainers; (iv) Works under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment; (v) Prepares reports of a technical nature on specific tasks or assignments; (vi) Exercises broad discretion within the scope of this level; (vii) Operates lifting equipment incidental to their work; (viii) Performs non-trade tasks incidental to their work. -- 8 of 15 -- 9 (c) Engineering Technician - Level IV An Engineering Technician - Level IV is an employee who has the equivalent level of training of a C6 - Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Level I or equivalent so as to enable the employee to apply skills within the scope of this level. The skills exercised by the Engineering Technician Level IV are in the technical fields as defined by this Award including drafting, planning or technical tasks requiring technical knowledge. At this level the employee is engaged in detail drafting and/or planning and/or technical duties requiring judgement and skill in excess of that required of a technician at C7 under the supervision of technical and/or professional staff 5.4.14 Wage Group C5 (Relativity to C10 - 130%) (a) Advanced Engineering Tradesperson - Level II An Advanced Engineering Tradesperson - Level II means an: (i) Advanced Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical/Electronic) - Level II; or (ii) Advanced Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) - Level II; or (iii) Advanced Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication/vehicle building) - Level II who has completed: (A) A National Diploma; or (B) 15 modules or 2nd year part-time of an Advanced Diploma; or equivalent (including the use of 60 competency points from the Implementation Guide beyond the requirements of C10) (b) An Advanced Engineering Tradesperson - Level II works above and beyond a tradesperson at C6 and to the level of their skills, competence and training performs work within the scope of this level: (i) Provides technical guidance or assistance within the scope of this level; (ii) Prepares reports of a technical nature on tasks or assignments within the employee's skills and competence; (iii) Has an overall knowledge and understanding of the operating principle of the systems and equipment on which the tradesperson is required to carry out their task; (iv) Assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers; (v) Operates lifting equipment incidental to their work; . (vi) Performs non-trade tasks incidental to their work. (c) Engineering Technician - Level V An Engineering Technician - Level V is an employee who has the equivalent level of training of a C5 - Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Level II or equivalent so as to enable the employee to apply skills within the scope of this level. The skills exercised by the Engineering Technician Level V are in the technical fields as defined by this Award including drafting, planning or technical tasks requiring technical knowledge. At this level the employee is required to exercise judgment and skill in excess of that required at level C6. 5.4.15 Wage Group C4 (Relativity to C10 - 135%) (a) Engineering Associate - Level I An Engineering Associate - Level I means an employee who works above and beyond a technician at level C5 and has successfully completed 3rd year part-time (or 22 modules) of an Advanced Diploma or equivalent and is engaged in: (i) Making of major design drawings or graphics or performing technical duties in a specific field of engineering, laboratory or scientific practice such as research design, testing, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, diagnostics and maintenance of equipment facilities or products, including computer software, quality processes, occupational health and safety and/or standards and plant and material security processes and like work; or -- 9 of 15 -- 10 (ii) Planning of operations and/or processes including the estimation of requirements of staffing, material cost and quantities and machinery requirements, purchasing materials or components, scheduling, work study, industrial engineering and/or materials handling process. 5.4.16 Wage Group C3 (Relativity to C10 - 145%) (a) Engineering Associate - Level II An Engineering Associate - Level II means an employee who works above and beyond an Engineering Associate at level C4 and has successfully completed an advanced diploma or the equivalent level of accredited training and is engaged in: (i) Performing drafting, or planning or technical duties which require the exercise of judgment and skill in excess of that required by an engineering associate at level C4; or (ii) Possesses the skills of an Engineering Associate - Level I in a technical field and exercises additional skills in a different technical field as defined. 5.4.17 Wage Group C2(a) (Relativity to C10 - 150%) (a) Leading Technical Officer Leading Technical Officer means an employee who works above and beyond an Engineering Associate - Level II at level C3 and has successfully completed 7 modules in addition to an advanced diploma or equivalent. An employee at C2(a) is able to perform or coordinate work in more than one engineering, scientific or technical field as defined, or performs duties in a technical, engineering or scientific field which requires the exercise of judgement and/or skill in excess of that required of an Engineering Associate - Level II. (b) Principal Engineering Trainer/Supervisor/Coordinator Principal Engineering Trainer/Supervisor/Coordinator means a Trainer/Supervisor/ Coordinator who has completed a National Advanced Diploma of which 15 modules are supervision/training modules or equivalent and who when engaged at this level: (i) Possesses a sound knowledge of occupational health and safety, industrial relations, and communications processes and is able to use this knowledge in training and leading the work of others; (ii) Possesses a general knowledge and awareness of the administrative, business, and marketing strategies of the enterprise; Indicative of the tasks which an employee at this level may perform are as follows: (A) Plans, writes and delivers training programs for all engineering/production employees, apprentices, trainees, trade and lower technical levels; (B) Plans and directs the work of engineering/production employees especially in new work organisation environments, eg, group work arrangements, CIM production techniques. 5.4.18 Wage Group C2(b) (Relativity to C10 - 160%) (a) Principal Technical Officer A Principal Technical Officer works above and beyond an employee at the C2a level and who has successfully completed 15 modules of accredited training in addition to an advanced diploma or equivalent. Within organisational policy guidelines and objectives a principal technical officer: (i) Performs work requiring mature technical knowledge involving a high degree of autonomy, originality and independent judgement; (ii) Looks after and is responsible for projects and coordinating such projects with other areas of the organisation as required by the operation of the organisation; (iii) Is responsible for the coordination of general and specialist employees engaged in projects requiring complex and specialised knowledge; (iv) Plans and implements those programs necessary to achieve the objectives of a particular project; (v) In the performance of the above functions, applies knowledge and/or guidance relevant in any or all of the fields of designing, planning and technical work as required by the company's operation; (vi) Operates within broad statements of objectives without requiring detailed instructions; or (vii) Performs work at the above level of skill in a particular technical field; -- 10 of 15 -- 11 (viii) Has as the overriding feature of their employment the ability to perform creative, original work of a highly complex and sophisticated nature; (ix) Provides specialised technical guidance to other employees performing work within the same technical field 5.5 Procedure for classifying employees 5.5.1 The procedures for reclassifying employees under this Award are set out in the National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards Implementation Guide distributed by the Manufacturing Industry Skills Council. 5.5.2 Without detracting from any of the processes set out in clause 5.5 any disputes in relation to classification or reclassification, including disputes relating to the terms of the National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards Implementation Guide, shall be handled in accordance with the grievance and dispute settling procedure in clause 3.1 of this Award. 5.5.3 It shall be a term of the Award that where there is agreement to implement the standards at the enterprise, or in the event that the classification of an employee is called into question, the issue shall be settled by the application of competency standards in accordance with this clause and the National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards Implementation Guide or by reference to the minimum training requirement in the relevant classification definition, except as provided in clauses 5.5.4 and 5.5.5. 5.5.4 Where the employee has a relevant qualification recognised as a minimum training requirement for the level at which the employee seeks to be classified and the employee is exercising or will be required to exercise the skills and knowledge gained from that qualification necessary for that level of work the employee shall be classified appropriately. It is up to the employer to demonstrate reasons for a qualification that is a recognised minimum training requirement not being regarded as relevant for an employee's work. 5.5.5 Where skill standards have not been finalised in respect of any class of work and this is necessary for determining an employee's classification, the employee shall be classified in accordance with the classification definitions at Schedule 1 of this Award. 5.5.6 All employees engaged under the Award at the relevant classification levels shall be subject to the metal and engineering competency standards. 5.5.7 Other provisions to be followed where competency standards are being implemented in an enterprise: (a) Management and employee representatives responsible for oversighting the implementation of competency standards within enterprises shall be given access to briefing and/or training courses on the standards prior to implementation. (b) Such briefings/training courses on the metal and engineering competency standards and Implementation Guide should be approved by the Manufacturing Industry Skills Council ("MISC"). These briefings/training courses can be either a joint briefing delivered by the parties or by one party with the approval of other relevant parties at the enterprise or an approved course delivered by a MISC recognised provider with the approval of the relevant parties at the enterprise level. (c) The above does not exclude the delivery of additional training or advice by the parties or the MISC to enterprises. 5.5.8 Points The points to be assigned to the classification levels under the Award shall be: Award Classification Level Recommended points C14 - C13 - C12 32 C11 64 C10 96 C9 12 additional points above C10 C8 24 additional points above C10 -- 11 of 15 -- 12 Award Classification Level Recommended points C7 36 additional points above C10 C6 48 additional points above C10 C5 60 additional points above C10 C4 Standards and points to be finalised C3 Standards and points to be finalised C2a Standards and points to be finalised C2b Standards and points to be finalised and in accordance with Table 2 in the National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards Implementation Guide. 5.5.9 Facilitation of implementation If any party to this Award initiates a meeting at industry level in relation to major concerns about implementation of standards, including the application of points as set out in clause 5.5.8, the following procedure shall apply: (a) If the major concerns involve problems at enterprise level the implementation process shall suspended at those enterprises and there shall be no industrial action in relation to the problem; (b) Officials of the relevant industry parties shall meet immediately to attempt to resolve the concerns. (c) Where necessary, arrangements shall be made for an assessment and report by experts representing the relevant industry parties, or a representative of the Queensland Industry Skills Council; (d) The relevant industry parties shall consider the experts' report(s) and agree on a course of action to resolve the concerns of the initiating party. A record of any agreement will be forwarded to the relevant enforcement agency such as the Department of Industrial Relations; (e) If the concerns are not resolved any party may pursue any available course of action under the Act. 4. By deleting Schedule 1 and inserting the following in lieu thereof: SCHEDULE 1 - Indicative Tasks for Classification Levels S chedule 1 is to be used as a guide only and in the event that the classification of an employee is called into question, the process outlined in clause 5.5 shall apply. Indicative tasks are tasks which an employee may perform at each classification. CLASSIFICATION Indicative Task Which an employee may perform at each classification are Wage Group C13 (i) repetition work on automatic, semi-automatic or single purpose machines or equipment; (ii) assembles components using basic written, spoken and/or diagrammatic instructions in an assembly environment; (iii) basic soldering or butt and spot welding skills or cuts scrap with oxy-acetylene blow pipe; (iv) uses selected hand tools; (v) boiler cleaning; (vi) maintains simple records; (vii) uses hand trolleys and pallet trucks; (viii) assist in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with tradespersons and supervisor/trainees. Wage Group C12 (i) operates flexibly between assembly stations; (ii) operates machinery and equipment requiring the exercise of skill and knowledge beyond that of an employee at level C13; (iii) non-trade engineering skills; (iv) basic tracing and sketching skills; (v) receiving, despatching, distributing, sorting, -- 12 of 15 -- 13 CLASSIFICATION Indicative Task Which an employee may perform at each classification are checking, packing (other than repetitive packing in a standard container or containers in which such goods are ordinarily sold), documenting and recording of goods, materials and components; (vi) basic inventory control in the context of a production process; (vii) basic keyboard skills; (viii) advanced soldering techniques; (ix) operation of machinery requiring certification at 1D or 1E level; (x) operation of mobile equipment including industrial trucks and cranes; (xi) ability to measure accurately; (xii) assists one or more tradespersons; (xiii) welding which requires the exercise of knowledge and skills above C13; (xiv) erecting and/or installing television and other electronic impulse transmitting and/or receiving antennae; (xv) assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with tradespersons and supervisor/trainees. Wage Group C11 (i) uses precision measuring instruments; (ii) machine setting, loading and operation; (iii) rigging (certificated); Inventory and store control including : (iv) licensed operation of all appropriate materials handling equipment; (v) use of tools and equipment within the scope (basic non-trades) maintenance; (vi) computer operation at a level higher than that of an employee at C12 level; (vii) intermediate keyboard skills; (viii) basic engineering, fault finding and repair skills; (ix) perform basic quality checks on the work of others; (x) licensed and certified for industrial truck, machinery and/or crane operating to a level higher than C12; (xi) has a knowledge of the employer's operation as it relates to the work process; (xii) lubrication of production machinery and similar equipment; (xiii) assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with tradespersons and supervisor/trainees; (xiv) in addition to the primary task of assisting tradespersons, is required, as a minor part of their duties, to drive a vehicle (over 1.27t) used in connection with the work of a work team; (xv) delivery, installation, adjustment and testing of electronic products, not requiring the skill of a tradesperson. Wage Group C10 (i) approves and passes first off samples and maintains quality of product; (ii) works from production drawings, prints or plans; (iii) operates, sets up and adjusts all production machinery in a plant including production process welding to the extent of training; (iv) can perform a range of engineering maintenance functions including; (v) removing equipment fastenings including use of destructive cutting equipment; (vi) lubrication of production equipment; -- 13 of 15 -- 14 CLASSIFICATION Indicative Task Which an employee may perform at each classification are (vii) running adjustments to production equipment; (viii) able to operate all lifting equipment; (ix) basic production scheduling and materials handling within the scope of the production process or directly related functions within raw materials/finished goods locations in conjunction with technicians; (x) understands and applies computer techniques as they relate to production process operations; (xi) operation of machinery requiring certification at 1A or 2A levels; (xii) high level stores and inventory responsibility beyond the requirements of an employee at C11; (xiii) assists in the provision of onthejob training in conjunction with tradespersons and trainers; (xiv) has a sound knowledge of the employer's operations as it relates to the production process. Wage Group C8 (i) exercises high precision trade skills using various materials and/or specialist techniques; (ii) performs operations on a CAD/CAM terminal in the performance of routine modifications to NC/CNC programs; (iii) installs, repairs, maintains, tests, modifies, commissions and/or fault finds on complex machinery and equipment which utilises hydraulic and/or pneumatic principles and in the course of such work, is required to read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic circuitry which controls fluid power systems; (iv) works on complex or intricate circuitry which involves examining, diagnosing and modifying systems comprising inter-connected circuits. Wage Group C7 (i) works on machines or equipment which utilise complex mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic circuitry and controls or a combination thereof; (ii) works on machinery or equipment which utilises complex electrical/electronic circuitry and controls; (iii) works on instruments which make up a complex control system which utilises some combination of electrical electronic, mechanical or fluid power principles; (iv) applies advanced computer numerical control techniques in machining or cutting or welding or fabrication; (v) exercises intermediate CAD/CAM skills in the performance of routine modifications to programs; (vi) working on complex or intricate interconnected electrical circuits at a level above C8; (vii) working on complex radio/communication equipment. Wage Group C6 (i) working on combinations of machines or equipment which utilises complex electronic, mechanical and fluid power principles; (ii) working on instruments which make up a complex control system which utilise some combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power principles and electronic circuitry containing complex analogue and/or digital control systems utilising integrated circuitry; (iii) applies computer integrated manufacturing techniques involving a higher level of computer operating and programming skills than for C7; (iv) working on various forms of machinery and equipment which are electronically controlled by -- 14 of 15 -- 15 CLASSIFICATION Indicative Task Which an employee may perform at each classification are complex digital and/or analogue control systems using integrated circuitry. Wage Group C5 (i) through a systems approach able to exercise high level diagnostic skills on complex forms of machinery, equipment and instruments which utilises some combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical or fluid power principles; (ii) set up, commission, maintain and operate sophisticated maintenance, production and test equipment and/or systems involving the application of computer operating skills at a higher level than a C6; (iii) working on various forms of machinery and equipment electronically controlled by complex digital and/or analogue control systems using integrated circuitry; (iv) working on complex electronics or instruments or communications equipment or control systems which utilise electronic principles and electronic circuitry containing complex analogue and/or digital control systems using integrated circuitry. Dated 23 March 2006. By the Commission, [L.S.] G.D. SAVILL, Industrial Registrar. Operative Date: 16 March 2006 Amendment - Classification definitions and skill based career paths Released: 24 March 2006 Government Printer, Queensland The State of Queensland 2006. -- 15 of 15 --