Occupation

311532 Earth Science Technician

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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311532 Earth Science Technician

Collects and tests earth and water samples, records observations, and analyses data in support of Geologists, Geophysicists, and other earth scientists.

Specialisations

  • Earth Science Laboratory Technician
  • Geology Technician
  • Geoscience Laboratory Technician
  • Geotechnician
  • Meteorological Observer

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Assists in the collection, preparation, testing, and analysis of rock, soil, and water samples
  • Calibrates and maintains testing equipment used by earth scientists
  • Assists Geologists, Geophysicists, and other earth scientists in the analysis of data
  • Supports earth scientists in practical field operations by planning field work, arranging access to sites, and ensuring supplies and equipment are available for field surveys
  • Conducts surveys on field sites and other areas of interest
  • Collects, records, and analyses weather conditions information