Copper Refineries Pty Ltd v The Australian Workers' Union of Employees, Queensland and Others [1993] QIRC 386 (1993) 144 QGIG 454

454 QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE [22 October, 1993 #################################################### QUEENSLAND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION Industrial Relations Act 1990 s. 132 - application for variation Copper Refineries Pty. Ltd. AND The Australian Workers' Union of Employees, Queensland and Others (No. R27-6 of 1992) COPPER REFINERIES PTY. LTD. - TOWNSVILLE - WAGES INDUSTRIAL AGREEMENT COMMISSIONER BLOOMFIELD 6 September 1993 VARIATION THIS matter coming on for hearing before the Commission at Townsville on 6 September 1993, this_ Comm1ss1on doth order that the said Industrial Agreement be varied as follows as from the sixth day of September, 1993:- 1. In clause 2 (Wage Rates) - (a) by deleting Part A "Base Rates" ~ith the .,exception of provisions (a), (b) and (c) under the heading Clerical , (b) by deleting Part B "Experience Payments"; and (c) by renumbering as clause 1A. 2. By inserting a new clause 2 (Classifications and Wage Rates) as follows:- "Classifications and Wage Rates 2.(1) Classifications There are two generic classifications within this structure, Refinery T radesperson and Refinery Operator. A Refinery Tradesperson Is an _e_mployee engaged as such and . who . holds a Trade Cert1f1cate or Tradesperson Rights Cert1f1cate In a relevant trade. A_ Refinery Operator is any other employee (excluding apprentices and clerical employees). Each classification has designated work streams. Within the Refinery Tradesperson classification there is a mechanical stream which includes fabrication and building, and an electrical _stream which includes electronics and instrumentation. W1th1n the Refinery Operator classific_ation there . are three streams, 1.e. refinery process, manufacturing, and services. The streams denote the principal line of skil_ls held and used by an employee, but do not confer job ownership or in any way demark the type of work being performed to any particular category of employee. Each employee shall be classified according to - (a) the type of skills and knowledge held and utilised; and (b) their level of competence. The completion of designated 'skill units' will enable an employee to progress within the structure. and its levels in accordance with the agreed applicable skill unit menus. A skill unit is nominally forty (40) hours of structured training. Refinery Operator 1 (81.5%) - This is the lowest level of relevant skill of an employee entering the workforc_e. (t contemplates the levels of work skill of a person who has JUSt le,tt school or has been engaged in work not related to the company s operation. Employees in this level work to the full extent of their_ ability on miscellaneous work in non-production areas. Without l_1m1t1ng the scope of work of a Refinery Operator 1, duties which are indicative of this level include:- (i) General tasks such as lifting, moving, digging, shovelling and sweeping. (ii) Load and carry materials and equipment about the plant. (iii) Keep offices, laborat_ories, lunch rooms,_ wash areas, toilets, furniture and fixtures clean and sanitary. (iv) Dispose of rubbish and perform general clean up work. Keep working areas and equipment clean, safe and orderly. (v) (vi) Maintaining safety and other supplies. Employees at this skill_ level _work under direct supervision, and may be undertaking training in preparation for advancement to Skill Level 2. Refinery Operator 2 (85.5%) - This level contemplate_s the skills of an employee who has had _previous work experience related to the company's operations or Is deemed competent. Employees in this level work to the full extent of their ability on miscellaneous work in production or non_~product1on areas. Without limiting the scope of work of _a Ret1nery Operator 2, duties which are indicative of this level include those similar to Refinery Operator 1. Employees at this skill level work _under_ direct or routine supervision and may be undertaking training In preparation for advancement to Skill Level 3. Refinery Operator 3 (89.5%) - This represents the _first level of broadly skilled competence. It con_templates _the skills of an employee who has received sufficient _traIn1ng and work experience to enable the employee to work e1th_er alone or as part of a team in performing functions in a non-training mode. Before entering this level, an employee will successfully complete:- (a) the CRL Induction Module; and (b) Four (4) approved skill units, all being mandatory. Employees at this level work to the full extent of their ability. Without limiting the scope of work of a Refinery Operator 3, duties indicative of the skill include:- Refinery Process (i) (ii) Operates equipment to _carry out specialised cleaning, recovery or repair operations. Inspects, packages, dries, labels, stores etc. refinery products and materials. used in _o_r produced by the refining process or associated a<;:tIvItIes. For example:- Operating 'Lato' water blaster Operating 'Jet' blaster Washing tramp copper Servicing TE cells and baskets Servicing slimes trays,_ bags, samples, l,abels_ etc. , Plate repairs, edge strips installation, bar tIppIng, plate packaging . . Filling black acid containers Inspecting anodes and cathodes Cellar floor maintenance Installing intermediate bars. (iii) Perform maintenance tasks to the level of their training. Manufacturing (i) General cleaning duties, i.e. domestic and industrial (ii) Operate take-off for product removal (i'ii) Product inspection weighing and recording (iv) Operate air-driven equipment and hand tools (iv) Perform maintenance tasks to the level of their training. 22 October, 1993] QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE 455 Services (i)(a) Receives, checks, stores, issues and despatches materials and equipment including bulk supplies. (b) Lifts, slings and moves materials, e.g. with electric forklift and pendant crane. (c) Inputs data. (d) Operates hand tools and uses oxy-acetylene cutting to process salvage materials. (ii)(a) Use of analytical balances and volumetric glassware. (b) Analysis of copper control samples. (iii) Assists trades persons by preparing jobs, moving materials e.g. by pendant crane/truck etc. Maintains, stores and issues tools. Operates equipment e.g. grinders, drills, cut off saws, forging hammer. Prepares for concrete work. Pours, finishes and protects (where necessary) concrete. Services, greases and lubricates machines including mobile equipment. Does brushwork. Requisitions stores. Threads pipe and bolts, plugs and pressure tests W/C sections. Does specialised cleaning and assists in testing machinery after repairs or modifications. Employees at this ski 11 level work under routine supervision and may be undertaking training in preparation for advancement to Skill Level 4. Refinery Operator 4 (93.5%) - This represents the second level of broadly skilled competence. It contemplates the skills required to operate and perform basic service and maintenance to the extent of training received on the applicable plant and equipment. It also represents a level of skills requiring a major certificate of competency or other specific training. Before entering this level an employee will, (in addition to Level 3 training) successfully complete seven (7) approved skill units, of which five (5) will be mandatory. Employees at this level work to the full extent of their ability. Without limiting the scope of work of a Refinery Operator 4, duties which are indicative of the level of skill include. Refinery Process (i) Loads and unloads anodes and cathodes to the refining and electrowinning cells as required by the refining and associated processes. (ii) Conducts operations to achieve the correct alignment of electrodes, passage or refining current through the cells, flow of electrolyte etc. including at the cathode mother plate plating shop. (iii) Checks for and corrects short circuits between electrodes. (iv) Operates effluent plants, centrifuges, filters and boilers. (v) Operates mobile equipment required to maintain movement of materials, products, supplies and equipment. (vi) Conducts on-the-job training of other employees. (vii) Assures the quality of own work in accordance with documented procedures. (viii) Performs maintenance tasks to the level of their training. Manufacturing (i) First level of mobile plant operation. (ii) Operate pouring equipment. (iii) Change rolls, operate mill and auxiliaries to roll rod and assist in the removal of cobbles. (iv) Operate secor coiler to coil rod into packs and assist in the removal of cobbles. (v) Conducts on-the-job training of other employees. (vi) Assures the quality of own work in accordance with documented procedures. (vii) Sets up and operates Cake and Billet Saw. (viii) Produces anode moulds to customer specification. (ix) Performs maintenance tasks to the level of their training. Services (i)(a) Preparation of copper samples into the form required for analysis. (b) Analysis of the physical properties of copper. (ii) Operates environmental and industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring equipment. Calibrates, reads and maintains sampling equipment. Performs and assists with project work and pilot plant tests. (iii) Inputs to computer system information derived from meters, manufactures thermocouples and does engraving. (iv) Conducts on-the-job training of other employees. (v) Assures the quality of own work in accordance with documented procedures. (vi) Operates mobile equipment. (vii) Performs tasks requiring a certificate such as rigging, scaffolding. (viii) Operates computerised maintenance management system. (ix) Performs a range of specific skilled engineering tasks, to the level of their competence, associated with the prime functions of their job. Employees at this skill level work under limited supervision as individuals or a team, and may be undertaking training in preparation for advancement to Skill Level 5. Refinery Operator 5 (96.5%) - This level of operating competence contemplates the skills of an employee who is beyond the general plant and equipment operation phase and has attained skills in a special aspect of operations including basic control skills. It also represents a level of skills requiring a second major certificate of competency or other specific training. Before entering this level an employee will (in addition to Level 4 training) successfully complete seven (7) approved skill units, of which four (4) are mandatory. Employees at this level work to the full extent of their ability. Without limiting the scope of work of a Refinery Operator 5, duties which are indicative of the level of skill include:- Refinery Process (i) Operates solvent extraction plant, manufactures Bi- Cupric arsenate, operates the nickel plant including deposit-out eel Is. (ii) Maintains and controls electrolyte flows and temperatures. Operates the electrolyte and slimes filtration equipment, leaching plant, tellurium cementation plant and rectifiers. Mixes and adds reagents to the electrolyte, controls the distribution of electrolyte volumes between the various storages. Takes electrolyte samples, operates the copper monitor for liberator copper concentration. Familiar with emergency procedures, e.g. power failures/equipment failures/circulation shutdown procedures etc. (iii) Carries out maintenance activities to the level of their training. (iv) Operates Overhead travelling crane, stripping machines and anode reforming machines and mobile equipment. (v) Conducts on-the-job training of other employees and assists in the design of job-training modules. -- 1 of 3 -- 456 QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE [22 October, 1993 (vi) Assures the quality of work within the section in accordance with documented procedures, for own work and that of others. Manufacturing Furnace and auxiliary equipment operation. Trouble shoots furnace and casting problems at the Cake and Billet. Operates Overhead travelling crane and mobile equipment. Carries out maintenance activities to the level of their training. Conducts on-the-job training of other employees and assists in the design of job training modules. Assures the quality of work within the section in accordance with documented procedures, for own work and that of others. Services (i)(a) Analysis of refined copper and anode copper samples. (b) Analysis of electrolyte type solutions and by-product samples. (c) Preparation of powdered samples. (ii) Performs a broader range of skilled engineering tasks than R04, to the level of their competence, associated with the prime functions of their job. (iii) Conducts on-the-job training of other employees and assists in the design of job training modules. (iv) Assures the quality of work within the section in accordance with documented procedures, for own work and that of others. Employees at this skill level work under limited supervision as individuals or a team, and may be undertaking training in preparation for advancement to Skill Level 6. Refinery Operator 6 (100%) - This level of operating competence contemplates the skill of an employee, who, in addition to knowing what processes and equipment need to be operating and how to manage the control systems, has achieved a level of plant and process operation trouble shooting skills. It also represents a level of basic knowledge and understanding of production work scheduling and of general engineering development enabling the use of specific technical skills. Before entering this level an employee will (in addition to Level 5 training) successfully complete five (5) approved skill units, of which four (4) are mandatory. Employees at this level work to the full extent of their ability. Without limiting the scope of work of a Refinery Operator 6, duties which are indicative of the level of skill include:- (i) Uses operational knowledge and trouble-shooting skills to improve processes. (ii) Takes action to rectify/cope with abnormal conditions beyond the scope of ROS. (iii) Conducts on-the-job training of other employees and assists in the design of on-the-job training modules. (iv) Acts as process improvement facilitator and/or project leader. (v) Exercises high level of knowledge of all aspects of plant e.g. environmental procedures, fuel/air/gas/water/power/ acid distribution systems etc. and associated isolation points. (vi) Performs maintenance tasks to the level of their training. (vii) Maintain furnaces and launders. (viii) Exercises a detailed knowledge of emergency equipment. (ix) Performs a broader range of skilled engineering tasks than ROS, to the level of their competence, associated with the prime functions of their job. (x)(a) Analysis of process samples. (b) Use and maintenance of mass spectrometer in analysis of copper samples. (c) Determination of precious metals by Fire Assay samples. [Note: Leave is reserved for a period of three (3) months from 6 September 1993 for the employer and The Australian Workers' Union of Employees, Queensland to discuss indicative duties (iv), (v) and (x)(a), (b) and (c).] Employees at this skill level work under minimal supervision as individuals or a team, and may be undertaking training in preparation for advancement to Skill Level 7. Refinery Tradesperson 6 (100%) - A Refinery Tradesperson 6 is an employee who is employed as such and who holds a Trade Certificate or Tradespersons Rights Certificate in a relevant trade and is able to exercise the skills and knowledge of that trade. This is the lowest level of Trade Skills and employees at this level work to the full extent of their training and ability. Without limiting the scope of work of a Refinery Tradesperson 6, duties which are indicative of the level of skill include:- (i) Exercises trade skills and knowledge within a defined trade stream to overhaul, repair, maintain and modify basic process plant and general equipment and other work of a similar nature, and completes tasks to acceptable time and quality standards. (ii) Understands and applies quality control techniques. (iii) Exercises good interpersonal and communications skills. (iv) Exercises keyboard skills appropriate to this level. (v) Plans logical task sequence and exercises discretion within the scope of this skill level. (vi) Performs work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment. (vii) Operates all lifting equipment incidental to their work. (viii) Performs non-trade tasks incidental to their work. (ix) 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. (x) Able to inspect products and/or materials for conformity with established operational standards. Refinery Operator 7 (105%) This level of operating competence contemplates the skills of an employee who has achieved a high level of process and plant operation trouble shooting skills and broad control skills on all aspects of the operations in the department and is capable of performing additional functions to achieve efficient overall operations such as maintenance scheduling and preparation of shift production and work schedules. Before entering this level an employee will have successfully completed three (3) approved skill units in addition to the training requirements of RO6. Employees at this level work to the full extent of their ability. Without limiting the scope of work of a Refinery Operator 7, duties which are indicative of the level of skill include:- (i) Assists in Quality System Design. (ii) Exercises good interpersonal and communication skills. (iii) Exercises a full knowledge of production requirements important to the efficient operation of the department. (iv) Designs and documents training modules. 22 October, 1993] QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE 457 (v) Exercises maintenance skills to the level of their training. (vi)(a) Analysis of process samples (b) Use and maintenance of mass spectrometer in analysis of copper samples. (c) Determination of precious metals by Fire Assay samples. . [Note: Leave is reserved for a period of three (3) months trom 6 September 1993 for the employer and The Australian Workers' Union of Employees, Queensland to discuss indicative duties (i) and (vi)(a), (b) and (c).] Employees at this skill level are capable of supervising others on a short to medium term basis, and may be undertaking training for advancement to Skill Level 8. Refinery Tradesperson 7 (105%) - A Refinery Tradesperson 7 is a tradesperson who is employed as such and who as a result of additional training exercises a wide range of trade skills additional to those of a Refinery Tradesperson 6. ' Before entering this level a tradesperson will successfully complete:- (i)(a) 3 agreed post-Trade skill units of structured training in add1t1on to the training requirements of RT6; or (b) 3 appropriate skill units towards an agreed Advanced Certificate; or (c) 3 appropriate skill units towards an agreed Associate Diploma; and (ii) the necessary on-the-job training to enable the skills and knowledge obtained above to be applied competently to CRL plant and equipment. Employees at this level work to the full extent of their training and ability. Without limiting the scope of work of a Retinery Tradesperson 7, duties which are indicative of the level of skill include:- (i) Exercises the completion of classification. skills the attained training through satisfactory prescribed for this (ii) Exercises discretion within the scope of this grade. (iii) Works under _general supervision either individually or in a team environment. (iv) Understands and implements quality control techniques. (v) Provides trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team. (vi) Exercises trade skills relevant to the specific requirements of CRL at a level higher than Refinery T radesperson 6. Refinery Operator 8 (110%) - This level of operating competence contemplates the skills of an employee who has ac_h1eved an advanced level of process and plant trouble shooting skills. and can apply advanced process control and monitoring techniques on all aspects of the operation in the department. __It also represents a level. _of capability of performing add1t1onal functions to achieve eff1c1ent overall operation, such as leading . process improvement activities and assisting with the preparation ot weekly production and work schedules. Before entering this level an employee will have successfully completed three (3) approved skill units in addition to the training requirements of R07. . Employees at this level work to the full extent of their ability. Without l_1m1ting _the scope of work of a Refinery Operator 8, duties which are 1nd1cat1ve of the level of skill include:- (i) Understands the technical features important in the Refining and Manufacturing Processes. (ii) Utilises a high standard of interpersonal and communication skills. (iii) Works without regular supervision. (iv) Exercises planning and organising skills in complex situations. (iv) Performs Trainer Training and assists with the design of training programs. (vi) Leads Quality System design. (vii)(a) Analysis of process samples. (b) Use and maintenance of mass spectrometer in analysis of copper samples. (c) Determination of precious metals by Fire Assay samples. [Note: Leave is reserved for a period of three (3) months from 6 September 1993 for the employer and The Australian Workers' Union of Employees, Queensland to discuss indicative duties (vi) and (vii)(a), (b) and (c).] Refinery Tradesperson 8 (110%) - A Refinery Tradesperson 8 is a tradesperson who is employed as such and who as a result of additional training, exercises a full range of skills on tasks incidental to trade work relevant to the stream. Before entering this level a tradesperson will have successfully completed:- (i)(a) 6 agreed post-Trade skill units of structured training in add1t1on to the training requirements of RT6; or (b) 6 appropriate skill units towards an agreed Advanced Certificate; or (c) 6 appropriate skill units towards an agreed Associate Diploma; and (ii) the necessary on-the-job training to enable the skills and knowledge obtained above to be applied competently to CRL plant and equipment. Employees at this level work to the full extent of their training and ability. Without limiting the scope, duties which are ind1cat1ve of the level of skill include:-- (i) (ii) Exercises high precision trade skills using various materials and/or specialised techniques of their chosen stream. Exercises a wide range of skills on tasks incidental to work relevant to the stream. (iii) Works under limited supervision. (iv) Assists in the provision of training. (v) Works on mechanical, systems. equipment which utilises complex electrical and/or fluid power control (vi) Understands and implements quality control techniques. (vii) Performs operations on a CAD/CAM terminal in the performance of routine modifications to NC/CNC programs. Refinery Tradesperson 9 (115 %) - A Refinery T radesperson 9 is a tradesperson who is employed as such and who as a result of additional training has acquired knowledge and skills relating to aspects of the employee's work/activities in addition to that prescribed for RT8. Before entering this level a tradesperson will have successfully completed:- (i)(a) 9 agreed post-Trade skill units of structured training (3 of which are equivalent in standard to Advanced Certificate or Associate Diploma units) in addition to the requirements of RT6; or (b) 9 appropriate skill units towards an Advanced Certificate; or (c) 9 appropriate skill units towards an Associate Diploma; and -- 2 of 3 -- 458 QU EENSLAND GOVERNMENT IND US T RIAL GA ZETTE [22 October, l 993 (ii) the n ecessa ry on-the-j ob training to ena ble the sk ills and knowledge ob ta ined above to be applied competently to C RL plant and eq uipment. Employees at th is level wo rk to the full ex tent of th ei r tra ining and abili ty and wi t ho ut limiting the sco p e, duties wh ich are indicative of the level of sk ill include:- (i) Wo rks on mach ines or equi pm ent wh ich uti li se comp l ex mechanical, hydraul ic and/or pneumatic circu itry and control s, or a combinati on thereof. (ii) Wo rks on machinery or equipmen t which utili ses comp l ex el ec tri ca l/electronic circu it ry and controls. (iii) Wor ks on i nst ruments which make up a complex control sys tem which utili ses some combination oi electrical, electroni c, mechan i ca l or fl uid power principl es. (iv) Wo rks under limi ted supervision. (v) Provides trainin g. (vi) Understands and im plemen ts quality con trol techniques. (vii) Provi des technical guidance and advice. (viii) Ap pl i es adv anced co mp uter numeri ca l con trol techniques in machining or cutting or welding or fabrication. (ix) Exerc i ses intermediate CAD/CAM sk ill s in the performance of rouIine modifications to progr am s. Refinery Tr adesperson 10 (1 20%) - A Refinery Tradesperson 10 i s a tradesperson who is employed as such and who as a resu lt of additional train ing has acquired knowl edge and skil ls rela ting to aspects of the employee's work/activiti es in addi1ion 10 1haI prescribed for RT9 . Before enIering this level a tradesperson w ill have successfully completed:- (i) 12 agreed ski ll units of muciured Iraining (no l ess th an six of which are towards an Advanced Certi fica te or Associ ate D iploma) in addi1ion 10 the t ra ining requi re ments of RT6; and (ii) the necessary on-th e- jo b tr ai ning 10 enable the sk ill s and knowledge ob ta ined above to be appli ed competen tly to CRL pl ant and equipment. Emp l oyees at thi s level wo rk to the full ex ten t of th eir training and ab ility and without lim iting the scope, duties wh ich are indicative of Ihe l evel of sk ill include:- (i) Wo rks on machin es or equipmen t which utili se complex mechani ca l, hyd ra ulic and/or pneumatic circu it ry and con trol s, or a combination thereof. (ii) Works on machinery or equ ipment wh ich utilises complex electrical/electronic circuitry and con trols. (i ii) Works on instruments wh ich make up a complex control svstem wh ich util ise s so me comb ination of electri ca l, · electroni c, mechan ic al or iluid power principl es. (iv) Works under limited supe rvisi on. (v) Provid es trai ni ng . (vi) Understands an d i mp lemen ts qual ity control technique s. (vii) Provides 1echn i ca l gu idance and advice. (viii) Performs maintenance planning. Refinery Tra des person 11 (125 %) - A Re finery Tradesperson 11 is a tra des person who is emploved as such and who as a result of additional training has acqu ired knowledge and skills relating to aspects of the employee's wo rk/activities in ad di tion to t ha t prescribed ior RT10. Before entering Ihis level a tra de sperson w i II h ave success fully completed: - (i)(a) 12 agreed skill uni ts towards an Advanced Certificate; or (b) 12 agreed skill un i ts towards an Assoc i ate Diploma; and (ii) th e necessary on-t he-j ob training to enable t he ski lls and knowledge ob 1a ined above to be appli ed competently to CRL plant and equipment. Emp l oyees at this level work to th e full extent of th eir training and abili ty and without l im iting the scope, dut i es wh i ch are indi cative of the level of sk i ll includ e:- (i) Works on machines or equipment wh ic h utili se complex mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic circuitry an d control s, or a combi na1 ion thereof. (ii) Wo rks on machinery or equipment wh ich util is es compl ex el ec trica l/electronic circuitry and controls. (iii) Works on instrumen ts wh ic h make up a compl ex con trol syste m wh ich utili ses so me combination of electri cal, electronic, mechani ca l or fl uid power principles. (iv) Works under lim i te d su pervision. (v) Provides trai ning, (vi) Understands and im plements quality control techniques. (v) Provi des technical guidance and advice. (vi) Prepares repor ts of a technical nature on specific ta sks or ass ignments. Re fi nery Tradespe r son 12 (130 %) A Refinery T radesperson 12 is a tradesperson w ho is employed as such and who as a res u lt of additi onal training has ac quired signifi ca nt kn ow l edge and sk ills relati ng 10 aspec ts of the employee's work/activi ti es in addition to that prescrib ed for RTl 1. Befo re en tering this level a tradesperson will have successful ly compl eted:- (i )(a} An agreed Advanced Certifi cate; or (b) 15 skill units of an Associate Diploma; an d (ii) the necessary on-the-j ob !raining 10 enable t he ski I Is and knowledge obtained above to be appli ed competently to C RL plan t and equipmen t. Employees at thi s level wo rk to the lull extent of th eir t ra ining and ab ili ty and wit hout limiting the scop e, d u1 i es wh i ch are indicative of th e level of sk ill include:- (i) Through a syste ms approach ab l e to exe rcise high level diagnostic sk ills on complex forms of machinery, equipmen t and instruments wh ich utili ses so me comb ination of electrical, elec1ro ni c, mechanical or fl uid power pri nc ipl es. (ii) Se t up, comm iss ion, maintain and operate so phistica ted maintenance, production and te st equipment and/or systems involving the applicati on of computer operating skill s. (iii) Wo rking on various fo rm s of machinery an d equipment electronically con1rol l ed by comp lex dig ital and/or an alogue con trol syste ms us ing integrated circuitry. (i v) Wo rki ng on complex electronics or i ns trumen ts or communi cat io ns equipment or contro l systems wh ich utili se electronic pri nc ipl es and electron ic circuitry con tai ni ng complex analogue and/or dig ital control sys tems us ing in teg rated circuitry. Refinery Tradesperson 13 (145%) A Refinery Tradesperson 13 1s a 1ra desperson who Is employed as such and who as a resu lt of additional traini ng has acquired signi ficant knowled$e and ski lls rel at ing to aspec ts of the employee's wo rk/activities in addition to that pres cribed for RT 12 . Before enIering thi s lev el a tradesperson w i II have successfully complet ed: - (i)(a) An Associate Dip lom a; and 22 Occober, l 993 J QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT IND US TRIAL GAZETTE 459 (i i) the necessary on-the-j ob training to enable the skil ls and knowledge obtained above to be applied competently to CRL plant and equipmen t. Em ployees at thi s level work to t he full extent of their tra inin~ an_d abil ity and wi\hout lim iting the scope, duties wh ich are 1ndicat1ve of the level ot skill ind ude:- (i) Project supervi sio n and management. (ii) Project des i gn and development, including cosIing and ju stifi ca tion. (iii) Engineering or syste m redesign. (i v) Contributes to the introduction of new engineering technology. (2) Wage Rates - T he m ini mum ra tes of w ages payable to Ihe foll ow ing classes of employees sha ll be:- Ski II Level Rates (incl uding $1.05 divisional al lowance) level Bas e Supplementary $ s 13 ... 530.60 75.40 12 . . . . 475.80 67.60 11 . ... . . ... .. .. 457.55 65.00 10 . ... ' ... .. . 493.30 62.40 9 . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 421.05 59.80 8 - - - - . . . . . . . . 402.75 57.20 7 ..... . . . . 384.50 54 60 6 . .. . . 366.25 52.00 5 . ... . . . 353 .4 5 50.20 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 342.50 48.60 3 . . ... . . . . . . . . 327.90 46.55 2 . . . . . . .. . . ...... . 313.30 44.45 1 ..... ..... . 298.70 42.40", 3. By deleting clause 48 (I ncidental or Peripheral Tasks) and in sei1 ing the foll ow ing in lieu thereof: - "S tructural Efficiency 48.( I) Consulta t io n - (a) The parti es to thi s Agreement are commi tt ed to co-operating positively to increa se t he efficiency producti vi ty and iniernatio na l competi tive ness of C RL an d to enhance the ad vancement opportunities and jo b security ol employees. (b) To fac ilit ate t he co nsultative proce ss th e Jo in t Consult~tive <;:om mittee, (or such other struc tu re' as may be ag_ree _d) Is the lorum where res tructuring issues are di sc u ssed, and pnnc 1pl es relat ing to wo rk practice chang es and other workplace re form matters are agreed. . (c) _Commun_ica tion and con su ltaIion at the workplace level will . be v ra the ex Is t,ng organi sat ional st ru ctures. Accordingly, the Iorma I, process, an d st rucwre of the consu ltat ive mechanisms w ill be aJ)propriate to t he needs of the vari ous Departments and/or sectio ns. Mea sures raised for cons ideration consistent w ith the obj ec ti ves of provi s~n (a ) above, and principl es ag ree d at the JCC, shall be processed through these mechanisms. (d) Changes to work practi ces, procedures, an d methods resulting. from th e application of ag reed principl es w ill be commun icated thr_ough _normal organi sat ional chann els, (i.e. t he mechani sms described in (c) above) and sh al l be implem en ted as directed. (2) _Award Modernjsation - (a) Awa rd res1 ru cIuring shall be given i ts wider meaning, an d should not be confi n ed only 10 the res tructuring of cl ass ifica ti ons but sha ll al so extend to the review of other re strictive prov isions which curre ntly opera te. To th at end, such restrictive prov isions will be reviewed on an ongoing b as i s. . (b) The parti es are _committed to modernising the terms of this Agreement so th at rt provid es for mo re fl ex ible wo rk i ng arran~emen ts, _i mj.)roves the quality of wo rk ing l iie, enh ances sk ills and Job saus tachon and assists positively .in the restructuri ng p rocess, and hav i_ng agreed to parti cipate in a testing process accordingly commit th emse l ves to the follow i ng principl es :- (i) acceptance that the new class ifica ti on structure based on skill level will be more su i ta ble for t he needs of CR L an d_ sha ll incorporate the ab ili 1y for an employee to perform a w ider range of dut i es where appropriate; (ii) (iii) CR L wi ll remain 'demarcation fre e' w ith work to be undertaken on the basis of ski lls pos sessed (b ased on competency) rath er th an on the bas is of union memb ers hip (subject 10 statutory requi rements); cons iste nt with th e operation al n eeds of CRL, the parti es will create sk ills development paths for employees wh ,ch allow for advancement bas ed on recogni sed accreditation and access to training. (c) The parties reaffirm that wage increases ari sing from any broadbanding an d adjustment ol minimum ra tes are subject to absorption in to exi sting overaward paymen ts. (3) Contract of Employment - Ari si ng ou t of t he decision of the S1ate Wage Case of October 1989:- (aJ CRL may direct an employee to carry out such duti es as are with in the limits of the employee 's sk ill, competence an d training provi ded that such duties are not designed to promo te de-sk illing; (b) C RL may d irect an employee to carry out such duties and use such tools and equipmen t as may be required provided that the employee ha s been properly trained in the use of such tools and equipment; and (c) any direc tion i ss u ed by CRL pursuant to provi sions (a) an d (bJ shall be consi ste nt with CRL's responsibili ty to provi de a safe and h eal thy working environment. (4) Training - The parties to this Ag reement recognise that in order to increase the efficiency, productivi ty and internatio na l competiti veness of CRL commi tment to training and sk ills development i s requ ired. Accordingly, the parti es comm iI themselves to:- (a) developing a mo re highly sk illed workforce; (b) providing empl oyees with ca ree r op po rtuni ties through appropri ate t ra ini ng to acquire additional skills; and (c) removi ng ba rri ers to the utilisati on of skil ls acquired: '. 4. By deleting su bcl ause (d) of cl ause 6 (Cas ua l Em p loyees) and inserting the following in li eu t he reof: - " (d ) The ·ordinary Awa rd rates of pay' sha ll includ e: - Cl ass ificati on Rate Leading Hand Allowance (where approp ri at e)". 5. By deleting Append ix One (1) "Trialing of the Skil ls Based Classificat ion Structure and Associated Pay Rat es. ". Dated th is sixth day of September, 1993. By the Comm i ss ion, {L.S.J R.H. BLUMSOM, Ass i stan t Industri al Regi stra r. Operative Da 1e: 6 Sep tember 1993 Vari ati on - Restructuri ng - Ne w Class ification Str ucture Re l eased: 13 OcIober 1993 -- 3 of 3 --