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3112 CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS
Civil engineering technicians perform technical tasks connected with civil engineering research, as well as with the design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of buildings and other structures, such as water supply and sewage systems, bridges, roads, dams and airports.
Tasks include -
(a) performing or helping with field and laboratory tests of soils and construction materials;
(b) providing technical assistance connected with the construction of buildings and other structures, and with surveys or the preparation of survey reports;
(c) representing building architects and civil engineers on construction sites to ensure compliance with design specifications and maintenance of desired standards of materials and work;
(d) applying technical knowledge of building and civil engineering principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work;
(e) assisting with the preparation of detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for projects, according to the specifications given;
(f) organising maintenance and repairs;
(g) performing related tasks;
(h) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
Clerk of works
Technician, engineering/civil
Technician, surveying
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
Surveyor, marine - 3115
Surveyor, quantity - 2149
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Updated 18 September 2004, by VA.