312212 Civil Engineering Technician

Also known as Civil Engineering Assistant, Civil Laboratory Technician, Geotechnical Laboratory Technician.

What this occupation involves

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.

  • 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

Visa lists & eligible subclasses

Where this code appears on official skilled-migration lists, and the visa subclasses it currently unlocks. Each subclass code links to its Department of Home Affairs page.

Labour market — Australia

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia. New Zealand does not publish per-occupation shortage ratings or projections.

Shortage National rating
By state & territory
ACT
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NSW
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NT
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QLD
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SA
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TAS
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VIC
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WA
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National rating history
No shortage Moderate Shortage
Employment projections
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