Overview
Identifies and collects living organisms and conducts field and laboratory studies in support of Life Scientists or Environmental Scientists.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Tasks
- preparing materials for experimentation such as freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals
- collecting information and samples
- conducting field and laboratory experiments, tests and analyses
- presenting results in graphic and written form by preparing maps, charts, sketches, diagrams and reports
- performing routine mathematical calculations, and computations of measurements
- controlling the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage
- checking, calibrating and maintaining test equipment
- participating in fabricating, installing and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met
- preparing experiments and demonstrations for science classes
Alternative Titles
- Life Science Technical Officer
Specialisations
- Biological Technical Officer
- Botanical Technical Officer
- Ecological Technical Officer
- Environmental Technical Officer
- Fisheries Technical Officer
- Forestry Technical Officer
- Forestry Technician
- Wood Technologist
- Zoology Technical Officer
Related Occupations
- Chemistry Technician
- Earth Science Technician
- Hydrographer
- School Laboratory Technician
- Science Technicians Nec
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
61 courses found.
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UTW50198: Diploma of Water Industry Operations
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SFI30705: Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management Support)
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PML60199: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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PML60104: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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PML50199: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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PML50104: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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PML40199: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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PML40104: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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PML30199: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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PML30104: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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MSS50222: Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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MSS50218: Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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MSS50216: Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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MSS50211: Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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MSS50122: Diploma of Sustainable Operations
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MSS50118: Diploma of Sustainable Operations
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MSS50116: Diploma of Sustainable Operations
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MSS50112: Diploma of Sustainable Operations
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MSS50111: Diploma of Sustainable Operations
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MSS40222: Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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MSS40218: Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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MSS40216: Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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MSS40211: Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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MSS40122: Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations
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MSS40118: Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations
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MSS40116: Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations
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MSS40111: Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations
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MSL60122: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management
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MSL60118: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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MSL60116: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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MSL60109: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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MSL50122: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL50118: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL50116: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL50109: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL40122: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL40118: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL40116: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL40109: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL30122: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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MSL30118: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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MSL30116: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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MSL30109: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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LGA50208: Diploma of Local Government (Health and Environment)
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LGA40308: Certificate IV in Local Government (Health and Environment)
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LGA30208: Certificate III in Local Government (Health and Environment)
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ACM50119: Diploma of Animal Technology
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80759ACT: Course in Histology Techniques
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80617ACT: Diploma of Environmental Science
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7553: Diploma of Environmental Management
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51546: Certificate III in Environmental Science (Management)
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51368: Diploma of Environmental Science (Management)
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51367: Certificate IV in Environmental Science (Management)
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50633: Certificate IV in Applied Environmental Practice
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50142: Certificate III in Environmental Science (management)
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21949VIC: Course in Animal Technology (Advanced Breeding)
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14783WA: Certificate IV in Environmental Science (Management)
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14742WA: Diploma of Environmental Technology
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14741WA: Certificate IV in Environmental Technology
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14620WA: Diploma of Environmental Science (Management)
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12367WA: Certificate IV in Environmental Technology
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