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ANZSCO 233212Skill Level 1

Geotechnical Engineer

Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level

Level 1

Bachelor degree or higher

Assessing Authority

Engineers Australia

The Institution of Engineers Australia

Eligible Visas

11

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Skilled Lists

2

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Your Pathway

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1

Skills Assessment

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2

Expression of Interest

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3

Visa Application

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Overview

What this occupation involves according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations. Registration or licensing may be required.

Typical Tasks

Common duties performed in this role.

Determining construction methods, materials and quality standards, and drafting and interpreting specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures
Organising and directing site labour and the delivery of construction materials, plant and equipment, and establishing detailed programs for the coordination of site activities
Obtaining soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and testing samples to determine strength, compressibility and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed and determining the safe loading for the soil
Studying architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to estimate total costs, and preparing detailed cost plans and estimates as tools to assist in budgetary control
Monitoring changes to designs, assessing effects on cost, and measuring, valuing and negotiating variations to designs
Analysing structural systems for both static and dynamic loads
Designing structures to ensure they do not collapse, bend, twist or vibrate in undesirable ways
Assessing present and future travel flow patterns taking into account population increase and needs change
Designing the physical aspects of transportation systems such as highways, railroads, urban transit, air transportation, logistical supply systems and their terminals

Education & Experience

Indicative requirements for skills assessment.

Qualification

Bachelor degree or higher

Work Experience

Relevant work experience that may substitute for formal qualifications.

Closely Related Field

A qualification in a closely related field may be accepted with additional experience.

Documents Checklist

Common documents needed for the skills assessment application.

Assessing Authority

The organisation that assesses your skills for this occupation.

The Institution of Engineers Australia

Engineers Australia

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Skills Assessment Requirements

What you need to get your skills assessed for this occupation.

Engineers Australia provides formal skills assessments for engineers seeking to migrate to Australia, with multiple assessment pathways available depending on qualification accreditation status and origin country.

Important note

Assessment outcome letters are valid indefinitely with Engineers Australia, but applicants must check the Department of Home Affairs website for visa validity periods. Engineers Australia does not provide migration advice or award migration points. Applicants must contact the Department of Home Affairs for visa-related questions. From 1 September 2024, Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree qualifications are only eligible under the Australian pathway if accredited by Engineers Australia. Applicants can request outcome reviews or appeals if they disagree with assessment results.

Eligibility Criteria

5 criteria
  • Must hold an engineering qualification from a recognized institution
  • Qualification must be either: fully accredited under Washington Accord, Sydney Accord, or Dublin Accord; accredited by Engineers Australia; or demonstrate engineering competency through a CDR pathway
  • For accredited qualifications: must have been completed in or after the year the country became a full signatory to the relevant Accord
  • Must be seeking to work in one of four occupational categories: Professional engineer, Engineering technologist, Engineering associate, or Engineering manager
  • Must meet English language requirements as specified in the detailed application guidelines
  • Proof of qualification (diploma, degree certificate)
  • Evidence of educational institution accreditation status
  • Details of engineering experience and work history
  • Documentation supporting nominated occupational category
  • For CDR pathway: Competency Demonstration Report demonstrating knowledge, skills and competency against Engineers Australia standards
  • English language test results or evidence of English proficiency (if required)
  • All documents must be in English or certified English translations
  • See 'Prepare your migration skills assessment application' publication for complete checklist specific to chosen assessment pathway

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