Civil Engineering Technician ANZSCO 312212: Job, Skills & Visa

Civil Engineering Technician ANZSCO Code: 312212

A civil engineering technician is a professional who helps with civil engineering tasks, such as collecting data, conducting research, monitoring construction progress and helping plan new projects. They give their support to create Buildings, bridges, roads, railways, airports and dams. They have less education than civil engineers and do not require licensing, so civil engineers supervise their work and provide advice to the technicians. Additionally, in some of the workplaces there are the chances that a civil engineering technician may get promoted to the position of civil engineering technologist, after gaining some experience and specialized skills.

A civil engineering technician works under the supervision and guidance of an senior person or team of civil engineers. They do multiple tasks like understanding the site diagrams, soil samples, also they set up and maintain equipment to measure vehicle or pedestrian traffic, and make visits on site to collect data and photographs. They also draft a plan with the help of CAD, check the total project cost and do research. They install new updates planned by engineers and troubleshoot problems during construction projects. They also manage to do small-scale assembly work to make prototypes and models. The civil engineering technician must have a good understanding of science and maths concepts.

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Skill Level:	2
Alternative Title:	Engineering Support Technician
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	312212

Civil Engineering Technician Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group require skill levels consistent 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 be required in place of the formal qualifications listed above. In some cases, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to formal qualifications. Registration or licensing may be required. Qualifications in some engineering fields may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, provided the program includes compulsory mathematics and physics subjects, and there is sufficient proficiency in structures, materials testing, etc.

Tasks Include:

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.
Testing and evaluating construction materials.
Outlining work programs and reviewing these for accuracy, adequacy and feasibility.
Setting up technical instruments used to collect data (geotechnical).
Drilling and taking soil samples and collecting rock samples (geotechnical).
Reviewing aerial photographs (geotechnical).
Taking measurements, making calculations and writing detailed notes (geotechnical).