OSCA 741937: Stevedore
Transfers cargo between ships and other forms of transport or storage facilities. This record sits in Other Mobile Plant Operators. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 4 is attached to this occupation record.
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Transfers cargo between ships and other forms of transport or storage facilities.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
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
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
Related occupations
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 |
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| 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 |
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| Alternative titles |
| Not stated | Not stated |
Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 741937 do?
Stevedore is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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