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312116: Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
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Visa Options
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State Eligibility
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State Eligibility Details
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DAMA
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ANZSCO Code
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Possible Visa Options
Visa Type Eligibility *Caveats Legislative Instrument MLTSSL STSOL ROL Visa Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 491 State/Territory nominatedLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 491 Family SponsoredLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 485 Graduate WorkLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 482 TSS: Medium & Short term10 LIN 19/048 Visa Subclass 482 Labour Agreement - DAMAVisa Subclass 186 ENS: TRT & DELIN 19/049 Visa Subclass 187 RSMS: TRTLIN 19/047 Visa Subclass 494 SESR: Employer SponsoredLIN 19/219,
LIN 19/260Visa Subclass 407 Training: Enhance skillsLIN 19/050 *Caveats / Applicable circumstances:
10: The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
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State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table
State/Territory Nomination Visa Subclass 190 Visa Subclass 491 List ACT Australian Capital Territory NSW New South Wales NT Northern Territory QLD Queensland ('Offshore' list) SA South Australia TAS Tasmania Category 1 VIC Victoria WA Western Australia (General stream) Occupation MAY be eligible. Limitations and specific State requirements such as higher English, relevant work experience, suitable employment offer, etc. may apply. Occupation in the 'Supplementary Skilled List', 'Special Conditions Apply' or 'Currently not available for state nomination' Occupation NOT on relevant 'State Occupation List', or 'Closed' status; but MAY still be eligible if you meet the requirements Occupation MAY be eligible for 190 nomination under specific circumstances Occupation MAY NOT be eligible -
State/Territory Eligibility Details
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DAMA - Designated Area Migration Agreement
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312116: Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
Description
Collects, records and evaluates spatial information and prepares databases, maps, charts and plans in support of Surveyors, Cartographers or Other Spatial Scientists. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level 2
Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
- NZ Register Diploma or
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.-
Assessing Authority
- Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
VETASSES Professional Occupation Group C | What is this?
- Alternative Titles
- GIS Technician
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
- Specialisations
- Aerial Survey Technician
- Photogrammetrist
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Unit Group 3121: Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians
Description
Perform technical functions to assist Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors by supervising and inspecting construction sites, estimating time, costs and resources, inspecting plumbing work, and collecting and evaluating survey data and preparing maps and plans.
Indicative Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.- Tasks
- Assisting Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning and organisation
- Interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice
- Preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications
- Preparing, editing and revising plans, maps, charts and drawings
- Coordinating works programs
- Inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards
- Calculating costs and estimating time scales
- Collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment
- Performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data
- Other occupations in this Unit Group
- 312111: Architectural Draftsperson
- 312112: Building Associate
- 312113: Building Inspector
- 312114: Construction Estimator
- 312115: Plumbing Inspector
- 312199: Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
- Occupation ceilings program year 2019-2020
- Average Weekly / Annual Earnings 2018
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Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.3, cat. no. 1220.0, https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/mf/1220.0
