Group
Occupation

821936 Surveyor's Assistant

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

821936 Surveyor's Assistant

Transports, assembles, maintains and lays out surveying equipment in support of surveyors.

Geology Field Assistants are excluded from this occupation. Geology Field Assistants are included in Occupation 311532 Earth Science Technician.

Alternative title

  • Surveying Assistant

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Transports surveying equipment to and from work sites, and assembles, operates and disassembles surveying equipment as required
  • Maintains and calibrates surveying equipment to ensure accuracy
  • Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment used in surveying activities
  • Assists in the marking and setting out of survey marks
  • Records and maintains accurate data and measurements for surveyors
  • Assists in the interpretation of surveying data and the preparation of surveying reports and maps
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