Products Tester

839313 · Light Next-day ready

Collects product samples, conducts tests to determine quality of products and maintains records of results.

Collects and labels samples for inspection; records details of sampling procedures and sources of samples; prepares samples and carries out prescribed tests.

Indoor work spaces will usually be adequately heated and ventilated.
May use a variety of personal protective equipment including eye protection, safety footwear and overalls.

Light physical demand level.
Standing and walking is occasionally required about the worksite to collect samples and equipment to carry out tests.
Sitting is frequently required to complete tests, grade products and write reports.
Stretching up and across may be required for adjusting certain testing equipment.
Squatting, crouching, kneeling or crawling is occasionally required depending upon specific tasks and products being tested.
Bending may be occasionally required.
Twisting of the body or neck is occasionally required depending upon specific tasks and products being tested.
Lifting or carrying is not typically required.
Repetitive movements are required when operating computers and in the use of certain testing equipment.
Driving is not a significant feature of this job.
Uses a range of manual and electronic testing equipment and may use some basic hand tools or equipment.
Mental skills include technical, observational, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training

Licence / registration No licence required

ANZSCO skill level 4

Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Products tester; L2/3 or one year experience, OJT entry path; no licence.

A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.