Earth Science Technician
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 2
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 31Building, Engineering, ICT and Scientific Technicians
- Unit group
- 3115Science Technicians
Description
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
Unit group
3115 · Science TechniciansDescription
Perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support functions to assist with research, design, production and teaching in the natural sciences.
Skill level
Australia
2
Occupation skill level 2
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/31/311/3115
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
