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Surveyor's Assistant

OSCA 821936·ANZSCO 821915

Employed

1,300

Part-time share

40.2%

Female share

14%

Median age

31 yrs

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

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Surveyor's Assistant 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 Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration.

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About this career

Transports, assembles, maintains and lays out surveying equipment in support of surveyors.

What they typically do

  • Transports surveying equipment to and from work sites, and assembles, operates and disassembles surveying equipment as required
  • Maintains and calibrates surveying equipment to ensure accuracy
  • Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment used in surveying activities
  • Assists in the marking and setting out of survey marks
  • Records and maintains accurate data and measurements for surveyors
  • Assists in the interpretation of surveying data and the preparation of surveying reports and maps

Where they work

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

WA
29.9%
NSW
28.3%
QLD
17.6%
VIC
16.6%
SA
4.5%
TAS
2.2%
ACT
1%
NT
0.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Surveyor's Assistant.

  • Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration

    RII20620 · AQF 2 · 2 providers

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