311411 Chemistry Technician

ANZSCO Occupation Code: 
311411
ANZSCO Occupation Name: 
Chemistry Technician
Skill Assessing Authority: 
VETASSESS
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List: 
No
Short-term Skilled Occupation List: 
Yes
494: 
Yes
PMSOL Occupation: 
No
ANZSCO Occupation Description: 

311411 CHEMISTRY TECHNICIAN

Alternative Title:
Chemistry Technical Officer

Performs laboratory tests on organic and inorganic chemicals, analyses test data and carries out technical functions in support of Chemists or Chemical Engineers in a wide variety of areas such as fuels, agricultural products, food, pharmaceuticals, paints, metals, plastics, textiles, detergents, paper, fertilisers and cosmetics.
Skill Level: 2
Specialisations:
Chemical Instrumentation Officer
Chemical Process Analyst
Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Dairy Laboratory Technician
Petroleum Laboratory Technician
Sugar Laboratory Assistant

ANZSCO Skill Level: 
2

3114 Science Technicians

ANZSCO Unit Group Code: 
3114
ANZSCO Unit Group Name: 
Science Technicians
ANZSCO Unit Group Description: 

3114 SCIENCE TECHNICIANS

SCIENCE TECHNICIANS 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.
Indicative 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.
Tasks Include:

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

Avg. weekly earnings - males (May 2012): 
1 229.00
Avg. weekly earnings - females (May 2012): 
812.00
Avg. weekly earnings - persons (May 2012): 
1 064.40