General Description
ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING AND SURVEYING TECHNICIANS perform technical functions to assist Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors by supervising and inspecting construction sites, estimating time, costs and resources, inspecting plumbing work, and collecting and evaluating survey data and preparing maps and plans.
Indicative Skill Level
ANZSCO Skill Level: 2
In Australia the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
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.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Task Information
- assisting Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning and organisation
- interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice
- preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications
- preparing, editing and revising plans, maps, charts and drawings
- coordinating works programs
- inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards
- calculating costs and estimating time scales
- collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment
- performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data
Occupations in this group:
（1）312111 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSPERSON
Alternative Title: Architectural Associate
Completes Architects\' concepts by preparing drawings and plans, and liaising with builders and contractors.
Specialisation: Building Drafting Officer
（2）312112 BUILDING ASSOCIATE
Supervises construction sites, and organises and coordinates the material and human resources required. Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations: Building Construction Supervisor、Clerk of Works
（3）312113 BUILDING INSPECTOR
Alternative Titles :Building Certifier、Building Surveyor
Inspects buildings to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and advises on building requirements. Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisation: Electrical Installation Inspector
（4）312114 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR
Alternative Title: Building Estimator
Prepares and delivers estimates and cost plans for construction projects up to the tender settlement stage.
（5）312115 PLUMBING INSPECTOR
Inspects plumbing work to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisations: Drainage Inspector、Gas Plumbing Inspector、Sanitary Plumbing and Water Supply Inspector
（6）312116 SURVEYING ORSPATIAL SCIENCETECHNICIAN
Alternative Title: GIS Technician
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.
Specialisations: Aerial Survey Technician、Photogrammetrist
（7）312199 ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING AND SURVEYING TECHNICIANS NEC
This occupation group covers Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians not elsewhere classified.
Occupations in this group include: Energy Assessor、Roof Truss Detailer、Structural Steel Detailer