A Surveying or Spatial Science Technician collects, records and evaluates spatial information and prepares databases, maps, charts and plans in support of Surveyors, Cartographers or Other Spatial Scientists.
Occupation description
A Surveying or Spatial Science Technician collects, records and evaluates spatial information and prepares databases, maps, charts and plans in support of Surveyors, Cartographers or Other Spatial Scientists.
Alternative Title:
- GIS Technician
Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Surveying Technician
- Aerial Survey Technician
- Photogrammetrist
Occupations not considered under this ANZSCO code:
- Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
- Other Spatial Scientist
- Cartographer
- Building and Engineering Technicians nec
These occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO or are not at the required skill level.
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician is a VETASSESS Group C occupation
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the educational level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher.
Applicants can fulfil the assessment criteria for this occupation in four different ways.
Description of Pathways
The information below describes the available pathways for a Skills Assessment under Group C. Please note that in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a suitable assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
Pathway 1
This pathway requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Diploma or higher includes AQF Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Graduate Diploma, Master Degree or Doctoral Degree.
In addition, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level, undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Pathway 2
This pathway requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher and in a field not highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Diploma or higher includes AQF Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Graduate Diploma, Master Degree or Doctoral Degree.
An additional qualification in a highly relevant field of study at a minimum AQF Certificate IV level is required. Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field of study include those comparable to the AQF Certificate IV.
In addition, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level, undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Pathway 3
This pathway requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher and in a field not highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Diploma or higher includes AQF Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Graduate Diploma, Master Degree or Doctoral Degree.
In addition, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least two years of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level, undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Pathway 4
This pathway requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher with or without a highly relevant major field of study to the nominated occupation.
Diploma or higher includes AQF Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Graduate Diploma, Master Degree or Doctoral Degree.
In addition, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least four years of employment at an appropriate skill level that includes at least one year of highly relevant employment within the last five years before applying,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Qualification and Employment Criteria
Employment
Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Collecting, recording and evaluating spatial information and preparing databases, maps, charts and plans in support of Surveyors, Cartographers or Other Spatial Scientists.
- Collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment.
- Performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data.
Additional tasks may include:
- Setting up scientific equipment and calibrating precision instruments, and diagnosing and correcting faults in equipment.
- Collecting and analysing source maps, survey data, photographs, computer records and other information.
- Using land and geographical information data bases.
Employment information
Surveying or Spatial Science Technicians are primarily involved in the collation and evaluation of geospatial information in a variety of formats (such as databases, maps and charts) to support the work of senior spatial science, cartography and surveying professionals. Applicants employed in roles suitable for assessment under this occupation may be engaged in a wide variety of employment contexts, including supporting the use of geospatial or surveying data assets and equipment. Services may be for a range of public and private entities, such as local councils, property developers, utility companies and research bodies.
As this is a technician-level occupation, employment positions where an applicant is primarily engaged in leading the development and delivery of geospatial systems, software or services would not be considered suitable under this occupation.
Similarly, roles where employment involves overseeing surveying activities rather than primarily performing technical duties and analysis is classified elsewhere in ANZSCO and would also not be deemed highly relevant to this occupation.
Supporting material for assessment
When applying for a Skills Assessment, please ensure you submit sufficient evidence supporting your proof of identity, qualification and employment claims. A full list of the documents required can be found on the VETASSESS website under Eligibility Criteria.
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