Civil Engineering Technician

Overview

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.

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 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

Specialisations

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

Related Occupations

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

32 courses found.

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RII60620: Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
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RII60615: Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
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RII60620 : Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
RII60613: Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
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RII60615 : Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
RII60609: Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
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RII60613 : Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
RII50420: Diploma of Civil Construction Management
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RII50415: Diploma of Civil Construction Management
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RII50420 : Diploma of Civil Construction Management
RII50413: Diploma of Civil Construction Management
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RII50415 : Diploma of Civil Construction Management
RII50409: Diploma of Civil Construction Management
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RII50413 : Diploma of Civil Construction Management
RII40713: Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision
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RII40715 : Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision
RII40613: Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations
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RII40615 : Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations
MEM60105: Advanced Diploma of Engineering
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MEM60111 : Advanced Diploma of Engineering
MEM50211: Diploma of Engineering - Technical
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MEM50212 : Diploma of Engineering - Technical
MEM50205: Diploma of Engineering - Technical
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MEM50211 : Diploma of Engineering - Technical
MEM50198: Diploma of Engineering
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MEM50105 : Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
MEM50119: Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
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MEM50105: Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
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MEM50119 : Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
52896WA: Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing)
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51773: Course in Prepare Advanced Structural Steel Design Drawings
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51628: Diploma of Builders Registration
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51517: Certificate IV in Civil Engineering
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51437: Diploma of Public Works
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50946: Diploma of Engineering
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39294QLD: Certificate IV in Trade Supervision (Specialisation)
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39262QLD: Certificate IV in Post Trade Technical Applications
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30843QLD: Diploma of Construction Material Testing
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30842QLD: Certificate IV in Construction Material Testing
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30841QLD: Certificate III in Construction Material Testing
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10544NAT : Certificate III in Construction Material Testing
22311VIC: Course in Retrofitting for Energy and Water Efficiency
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22572VIC : Course in Retrofitting for Energy and Water Efficiency
22005VIC: Course in Retrofitting Homes for Energy and Water Efficiency
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21960VIC: Diploma of Fire Technology
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21959VIC: Certificate IV in Fire Technology
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15732WA: Course in Metals and Engineering
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