Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
ANZSCO 3122
13,600
8%
22%
$1,730
39 yrs
Declining
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Diploma of Civil Construction Management, Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design, Diploma of Civil Construction Design, and Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing).
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Declining.
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There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.
About this career
Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians assist in civil engineering research, design, construction, operations and maintenance.
What they typically do
- 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
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians.
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Diploma of Civil Construction Management
RII50420 · AQF 5 · 16 providers
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Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design
RII40820 · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Civil Construction Design
RII50520 · AQF 5 · 107 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing)
52896WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
RII60520 · AQF 6 · 195 providers
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Diploma of Engineering Technology
22699VIC · AQF 5 · 4 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
22700VIC · AQF 6 · 3 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
RII60620 · AQF 6 · 4 providers