Earth Science Technician - ANZSCO 311412
- Assessment Authorities: VETASSESS
Earth Science Technician collects and tests earth and water samples, records observations and analyses data in support of Geologists or Geophysicists.
Earth Science Technicians may perform the following tasks:
- order, check, pack and ship equipment and supplies for field surveys
- manage small field camps and, in some cases, cook for very small groups
- mark outlines of ore, waste and drillhole patterns in operating mines
- collect, record and transport samples of rock, soil, drill cuttings and water
- undertake geophysical surveys, involving the measurement of factors such as magnetism and gravity, and use global positioning systems (GPS) technology to establish deposit locations
- operate geophysical instruments to complete surveys that outline hidden rock features
- collate information collected from a range of sources (such as geochemical sampling surveys, seismic surveys and meteorological observations) and process the data using a computer
- use digital technology to produce geological and geophysical maps and sections
- supervise others carrying out these tasks.
This occupation belongs to Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) . STSOL consists of the list of the occupations which are high in demand in Australia. If you want to apply for Australia sponsored Permanent Residency (subclass 190) your occupation must be listed in the relevant STSOL list and you must have an invitation/sponsorship from the state government. This list is also a part of the Australia Point system. If eligible, you can live and work in Australia for an indefinite period of time.
If your occupation is on STSOL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) - Short-term stream
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Earth Science Technician?
Earth Science Technician is classified as Group C occupations by Vetassess. The criteria for skills assessment of Group C occupations are the following :
- Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years; Or
- Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level with an additional qualification at least AQF Certificate IV in a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years; Or
- Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level without a highly relevant field of study and at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years;
According to Vetassess, if you have pre-qualification employment and if all of your employment is before your qualification assessed at the AQF diploma level), three years of highly relevant employment in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment completed in the last five years..
If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Earth Science Technician, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.
