Occupation

312135 Surveying 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
Next release Unknown
First release

312135 Surveying Technician

Collects and records survey data using surveying instruments, such as total stations, GPS equipment, levels, and laser scanners. Analyses survey data to develop plans and reports in support of Surveyors.

Specialisation

  • Survey Draftsperson

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

  • Prepares sketches used to place physical markers on land to define the accurate position of features such as existing property boundaries, proposed building layouts, utilities and road margins on building, construction and mine sites
  • Processes data and makes calculations recorded from fieldwork and surveys to prepare detail and feature plans, maps, and technical reports
  • Maintains and calibrates surveying equipment to ensure accuracy
  • Analyses, interprets, and manipulates survey data to create computer-aided design (CAD) and other information models