Civil Engineering Technician - 312212
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
3112-13 Civil Engineering Technician
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Job 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
This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience of AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or 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.
If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group 3122 -Civil Engineering and Technicians
Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant, you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services.
See: VETASSESS
If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.
Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state/territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements.
Professional associations
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
Engineers Australia
See: Engineers Australia
New South Wales
Master Plumbers Association of NSW
See: Master Plumbers Association of NSW
Master Builders Association of New South Wales
See: Master Builders Association of New South Wales
Queensland
The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
See: The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
Queensland Master Builders
See: Queensland Master Builders
South Australia
Master Builders Association of South Australia
See: Master Builders Association of South Australia
Western Australia
Master Builders Association Western Australia
See: Master Builders Association Western Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Master Builders Association
See: Master Builders Association Australian Capital Territory