Occupation Title | EARTH SCIENCE TECHNICIAN |
ANZSCO Code | 311412 |
Occupations in this Group | 311411 Chemistry Technician 311412 Earth Science Technician 311413 Life Science Technician 311414 School Laboratory Technician 311415 Hydrographer 311499 Science Technicians nec |
Description | Collects and tests earth and water samples, records observations and analyses data in support of Geologists or Geophysicists. |
Skill Level | 2 |
Alternative Titles | Earth Science Technical Officer |
Specialisations | Earth Science Laboratory Technician Geochemical Laboratory Technician Geological Technical Officer Geoscience Laboratory Technician Hydrographer Hydrographical Technical Officer Hydrological Technical Officer Meteorological Observer Seismology Technical Officer Soil Science Technical Officer Water Resources Technical Officer |
Occupation List | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
Tasks | -preparing materials for experimentation such as freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals |
-collecting information and samples | |
-conducting field and laboratory experiments, tests and analyses | |
-presenting results in graphic and written form by preparing maps, charts, sketches, diagrams and reports | |
-performing routine mathematical calculations, and computations of measurements | |
-controlling the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage | |
-checking, calibrating and maintaining test equipment | |
-participating in fabricating, installing and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met | |
-preparing experiments and demonstrations for science classes | |
Skills Assessment Authority | VETASSESS |
Related Occupations | 311411 Chemistry Technician 311413 Life Science Technician 311414 School Laboratory Technician 311415 – Hydrographer 311499 Science Technicians nec |
State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |
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