312116: Surveying or Spatial Science Technician

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Sponsored jobs

1 job

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

312116

Skill level

Level 2

Unit group

3121

Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians

Skills assessor

VETASSESS

Surveying or Spatial Science Technician (ANZSCO 312116) is a Skill Level 2 occupation in the Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians unit group (3121), classified under Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians. Collects, records and evaluates spatial information and prepares databases, maps, charts and plans in support of Surveyors, Cartographers or Other Spatial Scientists. Registration or licensing may be required. Also known as GIS Technician. Common specialisations include Aerial Survey Technician, Photogrammetrist. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketSurveying or Spatial Science Technician is in shortage in Australia.

Visa pathways9 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians unit group earn an average of $2,305 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,872 per week and male workers average $2,374 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 42.3 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,305

↑ 61% above national avg

Female avg.

$1,872

↑ 30% above national avg

Male avg.

$2,374

↑ 65% above national avg

Average age

42.3 yrs

↑ older than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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