741937 Stevedore

Transfers cargo between ships and other forms of transport or storage facilities.

Major group: 7 Machinery Operators and Drivers
Unit group: 7419 Other Mobile Plant Operators
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 4

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Role overview

Transfers cargo between ships and other forms of transport or storage facilities.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 4
Major group: 7 Machinery Operators and Drivers
Sub-major group: 74 Mobile Plant Operators
Minor group: 741 Mobile Plant Operators
Unit group: 7419 Other Mobile Plant Operators

Tasks

Loads and unloads cargo from ships using appropriate techniques and equipment such as forklifts, gantry cranes, reach stackers, straddle carriers, front-end loaders, excavators, mobile wharf cranes or conveyor systems
Secures cargo using ropes, chains and other devices
Transfers cargo between vessels and wharf storage facilities, and between storage facilities and road or rail transport
Inspects cargo for damage and reports any issues
Communicates with supervisors and other workers to coordinate cargo transfer operations
Organises and prioritises cargo based on shipping schedules and requirements

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Industry context

Alternative titles

Wharf Labourer

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Compare OSCA 741937 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code741937 Stevedore	741931 Aircraft Baggage Handler and Ground Crew	741932 Aircraft Refueller
Official role definition	Transfers cargo between ships and other forms of transport or storage facilities.	Loads and unloads air freight, directs planes, positions staircases and performs other aircraft ground services to ensure aircraft operations run efficiently.	Fills aircraft with aviation fuel by operating a tanker truck or hydrant vehicle and connecting a fuel system to the aircraft fuel tank. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill level	Skill Level 4	Skill Level 4	Skill Level 4
Key tasks	Loads and unloads cargo from ships using appropriate techniques and equipment such as forklifts, gantry cranes, reach stackers, straddle carriers, front-end loaders, excavators, mobile wharf cranes or conveyor systems Secures cargo using ropes, chains and other devices Transfers cargo between vessels and wharf storage facilities, and between storage facilities and road or rail transport Inspects cargo for damage and reports any issues	Loads and unloads air freight from aircraft Inspects air freight to ensure it is properly loaded and secured Operates vehicles and material-moving equipment during the loading, unloading and transportation of air freight Sorts air freight for processing, transport or storage	Operates fuelling vehicles and equipment to refuel aircraft according to specific fuel requirements Connects ground fuel storage tanks to aircraft by operating pumps and valves, managing flow rates to prevent overfilling or under filling Monitors fuel levels in storage tanks and ensures accurate and safe fuelling of aircraft Inspects fuelling equipment and reports any malfunctions or damage while following safety procedures and regulations
Alternative titles	Wharf Labourer	Not stated	Not stated

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Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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