Hydrographer – ANZSCO 311415

Description: Measures, analyses and maintains the flow and quality of water in rivers, lakes, stormwater and sewage, and surveys and maps oceans, seas and rivers.
Skill Level: 2

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

187 – Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)

494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer sponsored stream

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

482 TSS Visa Short Term List

489 (S/T) Occupations List

482 TSS Visa Medium Term List

407 Training visa occupations list

482 TSS Visa Regional Occupation List

189 Skilled Independent and Family Sponsored 489 Occupations List

190 State/Territory Sponsored

186 ENS Visa Occupations List

491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Occupation List

See if caveats apply to this occupation for an Australian visa here.

Group: 3114 Science Technicians

Description

perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support functions to assist with research, design, production and teaching in chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences, and physical sciences.

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

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register 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.

Occupations in this Group