ISCO 08 Code 3112                  Civil engineering technicians             

Lead Statement
Civil engineering technicians perform technical tasks in civil engineering research, design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of buildings and other structures, such as water supply and wastewater treatment systems, bridges, roads, dams and airports.

Task statement
Tasks include:

• performing or assisting with field and laboratory tests of soils and construction materials;
• providing technical assistance connected with the construction of buildings and other structures, and with surveys or the preparation of survey reports;
• ensuring compliance with design specifications, relevant legislation and regulations, and maintenance of desired standards of materials and work;
• applying technical knowledge of building and civil engineering principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising;
• assisting with the preparation of detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for projects, according to the specifications given;
• organizing maintenance and repairs;
• supervising other workers.

Included occupations
Examples of the occupations classified here:

• Clerk of Works
• Technician, engineering/civil
• Technician, geotechnical
• Technician, surveying

Excluded occupations
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:

• Surveyor, marine – 3115
• Surveyor, quantity – 2149

Notes
(NCvB; Maart 2010)