WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Conducts tests of construction materials and prepares sketches and tabulations in support of civil engineers and civil engineering associates.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate IV or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• interprets work assignment instructions, applies appropriate procedures and selects equipment under the direction of civil engineers, engineering technologists and engineering associates
• conducts field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils, and collects data for traffic surveys
• prepares computations, sketches, charts and tabulations for civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams, bridges and other structures

Specialisations:

Civil Engineering Assistant