Civil Engineering Technician

ANZSCO 312212

Description

Conducts tests of construction materials, prepares sketches and tabulations, and assists in estimating costs in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required.

 

Skill Level

2

 

Specialisations

• Civil Engineering Assistant
• Civil Laboratory Technician
• Geotechnical Laboratory Technician

 

Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• RSMS Occupations List
  
• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
  
• Skilled Occupations List
  

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List

 

 

Group: 3122 Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

 

 

 

Description

assist in civil engineering research, design, construction, operations and maintenance.

 

 

Tasks

• preparing sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewerage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams, bridges and other structures
• performing and directing fieldwork and laboratory testing
• interpreting work assignment instructions, applying appropriate procedures and selecting equipment
• collecting and analysing data, and carrying out computations
• estimating material costs and ensuring finished works are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
• inspecting civil engineering works, and organising and supervising maintenance and repair work
• conducting field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils, and collecting data for traffic surveys

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 
In Australia: 
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 

Registration or licensing may be required.

 

Occupations in this Group

• 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson
• 312212 Civil Engineering Technician

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP