Testers of soil, concrete and aggregate are covered by the Manufacturing Award as a technical worker.
Unqualified testers
An unqualified tester can be classified as a C13 or C14.
Qualified testers
The classification for a qualified tester will depend on their qualification or demonstrated standards. The minimum classification level is C11.
References
Fair Work Commission Decision [2019] FWCFB 8564 - Paragraph 17 provides 'the removal of clause 4.10(b)(v) of the Building and Construction Award will achieve unambiguous and appropriate coverage of testing work under the Manufacturing Award.'.
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