31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians

Most occupations in this sub-major 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); or
• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or
• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

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.

• performing scientific tests, experiments and computations and collating and analysing the results
• inspecting animals, plants and agricultural produce to ensure compliance with government and industry standards
• developing, operating and maintaining instruments and equipment used in clinical diagnosis and experimental research
• preparing, interpreting, inspecting and revising drawings, plans, diagrams, designs, maps and charts
• installing, testing, repairing and modifying electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment
• estimating quantities and costs of materials
• providing technical support for telecommunications networks, and to users of computer hardware and software