Surveying or Spatial Science Technician

Overview

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.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

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

Alternative Titles

  • GIS Technician

Specialisations

  • Aerial Survey Technician
  • Photogrammetrist

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

31 courses found.

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MEM50119: Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
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CPP60121: Advanced Diploma of Surveying
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CPP60112: Advanced Diploma of Spatial Information Services
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CPP50221: Diploma of Spatial Information Services
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CPP50121: Diploma of Surveying
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CPP41721: Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
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CPP30226: Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
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CPP30221: Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
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CPP30226 : Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
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CPP20126: Certificate II in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
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CPP20121: Certificate II in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
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CPP20126 : Certificate II in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
80026ACT: Certificate III in Geomatic Engineering
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80025ACT: Certificate IV in Geomatic Engineering
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80024ACT: Diploma of Geomatic Engineering
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80023ACT: Advanced Diploma of Geomatic Engineering
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51773: Course in Prepare Advanced Structural Steel Design Drawings
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51628: Diploma of Builders Registration
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51385: Advanced Diploma of Surveying (Mining and Engineering)
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51384: Diploma of Surveying (Mining and Engineering)
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51383: Certificate IV in Surveying (Mining and Engineering)
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50999: Certificate IV in Surveying And Land Administration (lao Pdr)
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50946: Diploma of Engineering
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21960VIC: Diploma of Fire Technology
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21959VIC: Certificate IV in Fire Technology
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2173: Advanced Diploma of Engineering And Mine Surveying
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2172: Diploma of Engineering And Mine Surveying
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2171: Diploma of Cartography
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2170: Certificate IV in Cartography
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20073TPWA: Certificate IV in Surveying And Cartography
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15732WA: Course in Metals and Engineering
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14243ACT: Diploma of Spatial Information Services
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14242ACT: Advanced Diploma of Spatial Information Services
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