ANZSCO 312212
Civil Engineering Technician
Civil Engineering Technicians conduct tests, collect data and support design and construction under professional direction. The Engineering Associate competencies reward disciplined technical method and clear reporting.
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- Occupational category
- Engineering Associate
- Occupation list
- STSOL
- Indicative salary
- 70k – 115k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 312212 Civil Engineering Technician?
Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 312212 Civil Engineering Technician at Engineering Associate level. The occupation has been listed on the STSOL, supporting subclass 190, 491, 482 pathways. Indicative Australian salaries run from AUD 70,000 to AUD 115,000.
Visa pathways for Civil Engineering Technician
Subclasses this occupation has supported, subject to the current occupation list and each state's own nomination criteria.
- Subclass 190
- Subclass 491
- Subclass 482
Occupation lists change. Verify on the current skilled occupation list before lodging.
Career episode angles that work for Civil Engineering Technician
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
A materials or field testing programme you ran, with your interpretation of the results
- 2
Site supervision or quality control where your technical finding changed the work
- 3
A survey, measurement or investigation task you planned and reported on
Technical content assessors look for
- Materials testing (AS 1289, AS 1012)
- Site quality control
- Surveying & setting out
- Construction documentation
- Data analysis & reporting
- AutoCAD
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Labouring or general site duties with no technical content
No test standards referenced
Aiming at the wrong occupational category for your qualification
Civil Engineering Technician salary in Australia
Market demand: Moderate
Indicative planning range assembled from published market data and recruiter guides. See our engineer salary guide for discipline and experience breakdowns.
ANZSCO 312212 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 312212 Civil Engineering Technician?
Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 312212 Civil Engineering Technician. Engineers Australia assesses this occupation against the Stage 1 competency standard, normally through a Competency Demonstration Report unless your qualification is accredited or accord-recognised.
Is Civil Engineering Technician on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 312212 Civil Engineering Technician has been listed on the STSOL, which supports the subclass 190, 491, 482 pathways. Occupation lists are revised by legislative instrument — verify the current status on the Department of Home Affairs website before lodging an EOI or visa application.
What salary can a Civil Engineering Technician expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Civil Engineering Technician in Australia range from AUD 70,000 to AUD 115,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.
What should a Civil Engineering Technician write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Civil Engineering Technician, strong episodes cover a materials or field testing programme you ran, with your interpretation of the results; site supervision or quality control where your technical finding changed the work; and a survey, measurement or investigation task you planned and reported on.
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