Civil Engineering Draftsperson

Overview

Prepares detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists. 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

  • preparing sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewerage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams, bridges and other structures
  • performing and directing fieldwork and laboratory testing
  • interpreting work assignment instructions, applying appropriate procedures and selecting equipment
  • collecting and analysing data, and carrying out computations
  • estimating material costs and ensuring finished works are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
  • inspecting civil engineering works, and organising and supervising maintenance and repair work
  • conducting field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils, and collecting data for traffic surveys

Specialisations

  • Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson
  • Plumbing Engineering Draftsperson
  • Road Design Draftsperson
  • Sewage Reticulation Drafting Officer
  • Structural Engineering Drafting Officer

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

36 courses found.

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RII60520: Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
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RII50520: Diploma of Civil Construction Design
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RII40820: Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design
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MEM50119: Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
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91254NSW: Certificate IV in Civil Engineering Design
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91248NSW: Advanced Diploma of Civil Engineering Design
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91155NSW: Advanced Diploma of Structural Engineering
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91154NSW: Certificate IV in Structural Design
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52725WA: Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
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Superseded by:
52889WA : Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
52012: Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
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52011: Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural 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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51520: Advanced Diploma of Drafting and Design (Structural Engineering)
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51519: Advanced Diploma of Drafting and Design (Civil Engineering)
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51518: Diploma of Drafting (Civil/Structural Engineering)
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51516: Certificate III in Drafting (Civil/Structural Engineering)
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50954: Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Structural)
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50953: Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Civil)
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50952: Diploma of Engineering (Civil/Structural)
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50951: Certificate III in Civil And Structural Drafting
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50946: Diploma of Engineering
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50525: Course in 4d Model (introduction)
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4978: Structural Engineering
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4612: Diploma of Civil Engineering
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4611: Certificate IV in Civil And Structural Drafting
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4610: Certificate III in Civil And Structural Drafters Assistant
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22700VIC: Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
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22699VIC: Diploma of Engineering Technology
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21960VIC: Diploma of Fire Technology
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21959VIC: Certificate IV in Fire Technology
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20062TPWA: Diploma of Engineering (civil)
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20058TPWA: Diploma of Engineering (structural)
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20056TPWA: Certificate IV in Drafting (Civil and Structural)
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20050TPWA: Certificate III in Drafters Assistant (Civil and Structural)
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15732WA: Course in Metals and Engineering
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