Overview
This occupation group covers Science Technicians not elsewhere classified. Occupations include: Calibration Technician; Fibre Technologist; Optics Technical Officer; Physics Technical Officer; Textile Technical Officer
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Tasks
- preparing materials for experimentation such as freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals
- collecting information and samples
- conducting field and laboratory experiments, tests and analyses
- presenting results in graphic and written form by preparing maps, charts, sketches, diagrams and reports
- performing routine mathematical calculations, and computations of measurements
- controlling the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage
- checking, calibrating and maintaining test equipment
- participating in fabricating, installing and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met
- preparing experiments and demonstrations for science classes
Related Occupations
- Chemistry Technician
- Earth Science Technician
- Hydrographer
- Life Science Technician
- School Laboratory Technician
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
25 courses found.
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MSL60122: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management
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MSL50122: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL40122: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL30122: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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FBP50321: Diploma of Artisan Cheesemaking
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FBP40621: Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products
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80914ACT: Certificate IV in Biometric Technologies
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80840ACT: Certificate IV in Crime Scene Examination
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80759ACT: Course in Histology Techniques
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80710ACT: Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Forensic Investigation)
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52018: Course in Introduction to Construction
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51715: Certificate IV in Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operation
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22136VIC: Certificate II in Sustainable Work Practices
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22098VIC: Certificate II in Sustainable and Emerging Technologies
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21799VIC: Certificate IV in Disaster Victim Identification Operations
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21752VIC: Vocational Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology Industry
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21711VIC: Course in Laser Science and Safe Use of Laser and Intense Pulsed Light
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21603VIC: Advanced Diploma of Computer Science
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21591VIC: Certificate IV in Forensic Science
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21553VIC: Course in Grains/Seeds Receival and Testing
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11324NAT: Certificate IV in Biometric Technologies
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11217NAT: Diploma of Forensic Identification
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10837NAT: Certificate IV in Biometric Technologies
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10732NAT: Diploma of Forensic Identification (Biometrics) (Document Examination)
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10061NAT: Certificate IV in Biometric Technologies
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