312116-Surveying and Cartographic Technician

ANZSCO code: 
312116
Alternate Titles: 

Surveying Technologist

Job Title: 

Surveying and Cartographic Technician

Job Description: 

Collects, records and evaluates survey data and prepares maps, charts and plans in support of Surveyors or Cartographers. Registration or licensing may be required.

Specializations: 

Aerial Survey Technician ,Engineering Survey Drafting Technician ,Photogrammetrist ,Topographic Drafting Officer

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
Job Group: 

2

Skills: 

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

NZ Register 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.

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Source Of Info: 

Reference Australian Bureau of Statistics
1220.0 - ANZSCO -- Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.436