Civil Engineering Technician
ANZSCO 312212
3,500
13%
14%
39 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Civil Engineering Technicians conduct tests of construction materials, prepare sketches and tabulations, and assist in estimating costs in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists.
What they typically do
- Prepares sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams and other structures.
- Performs and directs fieldwork and laboratory testing.
- Interprets work assignment instructions, applies appropriate procedures and selects equipment.
- Collects and analyses data and carries out computations.
- Estimates material costs and ensures finished works are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions.
- Inspects civil engineering works, and organises and supervises maintenance and repair work.
- Conducts field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils, and collects data for traffic surveys.
States and territories
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Civil Engineering Technician.
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Diploma of Civil Construction Management
RII50420 · AQF 5 · 16 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
RII60620 · AQF 6 · 4 providers