311-Physical and engineering science technicians

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Physical and engineering science technicians
ISCO Code: 
311
Job Description: 
Physical and engineering science technicians perform technical tasks to aid in research on and the practical application of concepts, principles and operational methods particular to physical sciences including such areas as engineering, technical drawing or economic efficiency of production processes.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • undertaking and carrying out technical work related to chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology, astronomy, engineering, or technical drawing
  • setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment, monitoring experiments, making observations, and calculating and recording results
  • preparing materials for experimentation
  • conducting tests of systems
  • collecting and testing samples
  • recording observations and analyzing data
  • preparing, revising and interpreting technical drawings, wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, or layout drawings.
Inclusions: 

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

3111 Chemical and physical science technicians
3112 Civil engineering technicians
3113 Electrical engineering technicians
3114 Electronics engineering technicians
3115 Me

Careers Indian Standards: