ANZSCO 311412: EARTH SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
Major Group: 3 - Technicians and Trades Workers | Sub-Major Group: 31 - Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians | Minor Group: 311 - Agricultural, Medical and Science Technicians | Unit Group: 3114 - Science Technicians
Description: Collects and tests earth and water samples, records observations and analyses data in support of Geologists or Geophysicists.
Skill Level 2 : Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
- NZ Register Diploma or
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Alternative Titles
- Earth Science Technical Officer
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
Specialisations
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Earth Science Laboratory Technician
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Geochemical Laboratory Technician
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Geological Technical Officer
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Geoscience Laboratory Technician
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Hydrographical Technical Officer
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Hydrological Technical Officer
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Meteorological Observer
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Seismology Technical Officer
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Soil Science Technical Officer
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Water Resources Technical Officer
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.