Literacy job profiles
Literacy job profiles
These job profiles, developed by Workbase, describe the main literacy and numeracy tasks in various jobs and how frequently they are used.
These job profiles, developed by Workbase, describe the main literacy and numeracy tasks in various jobs and how frequently they are used.
Note that these profiles were completed some time ago, so though most content remains relevant, they are lighter on technical skills than current roles.
Primary industries
Quarry manager B grade (PDF 519 KB)
Services industries
Automotive electrician (PDF 888 KB)
Automotive heavy engineer (PDF 1.2 MB)
Automotive light vehicle trades (PDF 1.4 MB)
Automotive refinisher (PDF 2.3 MB)
Catering assistant (PDF 1.3 MB)
Collision repair technician (PDF 2.4 MB)
Electrical appliance service trainee (PDF 839 KB)
Infrastructure worker/operator (PDF 874 KB)
Pharmacy assistant (PDF 629 KB)
Pharmacy technician (PDF 499 KB)
Retail salesperson (PDF 829 KB)
Site security officer (PDF 154 KB)
Sports turf management trainee (PDF 550 KB)
Social and community services
Manufacturing and technology
Line mechanic trainee (PDF 1.5 MB)
Metal fabricator/welder (PDF 693 KB)
Textile operator (yarn production) (PDF 751 KB)
Construction and infrastructure
Concrete industry worker (PDF 200 KB)
Flooring installer (PDF 997 KB)
Plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer (PDF 475 KB)