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CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

ANZSCO 312212 - Registered Migration Australia




 

 

 

 

Description

A civil engineering technician 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. In Australia a civil engineering technician is a Skill Level 2 occupation.

 

 

 

Specialisations

 

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

 

 

 

Occupation Lists
Civil Engineering Technician is on the following skill lists:

 

 

This occupation is not on the following skill lists:

 

 

 

 

Group: 3122 Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

 

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a Civil Engineering Technician in Australia is to 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 the Civil Engineering Technician unit group (Group 3122) 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 as a Civil Engineering Technician may be required in Australia.

 

Occupations within the Civil Engineering Technician Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same Civil Engineering Technician group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Civil Engineering Technician is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your Civil Engineering Technician visa application. Registered Migration Australia is a licensed migration company. We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.