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Earth Science Technician

OSCA 311532·ANZSCO 311412

Employed

1,900

Part-time share

16.6%

Female share

20.8%

Median age

35 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Earth Science Technician 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 Applied Gemmology Valuation, Diploma of Water Industry Operations, and Certificate III in Mining Exploration.

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About this career

Collects and tests earth and water samples, records observations, and analyses data in support of Geologists, Geophysicists and other earth scientists.

What they typically do

  • Assists in the collection, preparation, testing and analysis of rock, soil and water samples
  • Calibrates and maintains testing equipment used by earth scientists
  • Assists Geologists, Geophysicists and other earth scientists in the analysis of data
  • Supports earth scientists in practical field operations by planning field work, arranging access to sites, and ensuring supplies and equipment are available for field surveys
  • Conducts surveys on field sites and other areas of interest
  • Collects, records and analyses weather conditions information

Where they work

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

WA
38.8%
QLD
19.4%
NSW
17.8%
VIC
12.4%
SA
6.4%
NT
2.3%
TAS
1.7%
ACT
1.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Earth Science Technician.