ppt civil engineering technicians and draftsperson 2014
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Civil Engineering TechniciansDraftspersons
Australia in a Glance Australia is a diverse, multicultural society comprised of people from many
backgrounds An estimated 22% of the population are born overseas
Australia is considered to be one of the most resilient, high growth economiesin the world
The standard of living in Australia is high in comparison to many other countries
With a temperate climate, beautiful landscape and political and economicstability, Australians really have a quality of life to be envied.
Facts and Figures about Australia
MulticulturalPopulation
Australia's population in estimated at 22.02 million Nearly 25% of its population was born outside of Australia
and have ethnic ties spanning over 140 countries Language English is the national language of Australia
2.4 million plus people speak another language at home Geography Australia is the world's largest island and has the world's
lowest population densities Government
and Politics Australia is a stable democracy with freedom of speech There are three levels of government :
Federal Government ; State and Local Governments
Health Care in Australia Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world
It is widely accessible to all people living in Australia
All permanent Australian residents pay a Medicare levy (an additional tax) tofund the public healthcare system, which is like a medical insurance
This entitles them to free or subsidised services by medical practitioners andpublic hospital care
There is also an extensive private health system
Those join a health insurance fund can receive extra benefits for optical,physiotherapy, dental treatment and other medical services
Schools in Australia Australia's excellent education system and lifestyle makes studying and living in
Australia a fun and rewarding experience for students of all ages There are two categories of schools in Australia - Public and Private schools
Schooling begins with a preparatory year followed by 12 years of studying inPrimary and Secondary school
The school year is divided into 4 terms and runs from January to late November
There is usually a 2 weeks term break and a 2 months Summer holiday
Students attend school from Monday to Friday each week. School hours varyslightly across Australia but generally from 9am to 3.30 pm each school day
Australia Labour Market The Australian workforce has experienced structural improvements over the
last decade which has contributed to the growth in job creation & productivity In the last two years, employment has grown by more than 2% per annum
In April 2013, the unemployment rate was 5.5%
Australia is ranked 11th in the world for overall productivity, as measured byGDP per person employed
The 3 major occupation groups are: Professionals, administrative workers andtechnicians/trades workers
Approximately 25% of the Australian labour force is comprised of employeesborn overseas
Working in Australia Australia has a strong, skilled workforce of approximately 10 million people
The majority of Australia's work force is educated and well trained
Most workers having earned some trade or university qualification
The current monthly Australian unemployment rate is 5.5%
The annual average Australian unemployment rate is 4.9%
Annual average job vacancies are 179,600
Significant majority of these vacancies in the private sector (160,700)
Compared with 18,800 vacancies in the public sector
Trade Qualifications Australia Australian legislation covering the recognition of professional and trade
qualifications varies according to where candidate live within Australia It has a federal system and is divided into six States and two Territories
Some professions and trades required to be registered
A person registered to practice in one State can carry out same occupation inany other State after registered with the relevant Registration Board
Every occupation or group of occupations has its own individual pathway torecognition as a professional or tradesperson in Australia
Occupations can be divided into three categories - Regulated by law,Self-regulating and Unregulated.
Unemployment Rate by State
State / Region Unemployment Rate(Monthly Trend)
Job Vacancies(Annual Average)
Australian Capital Territory 3.4% 6,400
New South Wales 4.9% 47,300
Western Australia 3.8% 28,000
South Australia 5.2% 10,400
Victoria 5.5% 40,800
Queensland 5.5% 41,600
Australian Wages Chart
Australian working conditions are considered some of the best in the world The average weekly total earnings of workers in Australia averaged A$1056.16
Average Wages by State
Australian Capital Territory $1,310.42 New South Wales $1,054.71 Western Australia $1,187.65 South Australia $933.78 Victoria $1,021.82 Queensland $1,052.82
Australian Working Conditions Australian working conditions are regulated by federal legislation, workplace
agreements, awards and contracts The Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard protects the minimum wage,
maximum work hours and minimum leave entitlements of all employees The average weekly working hours is 36 hours
Standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, with rest and meal breaks
Overtime rates of pay and flexi-time arrangements are becoming common
Average retirement age for Australians is 57 years
Aged Pension is currently 60 years for women and 65 years for men
Australian Employment Opportunities Depend on the local economic circumstances & type of work sought
Australia allows workers and employers to negotiate agreements while federallegislation guarantee a minimum rate of pay and leave entitlements
Thousands of jobs are advertised each week in Australia
Diverse jobs for skilled & semiskilled professionals and trades people
Many Australian employers have readily employed immigrant workers,especially in times of labour shortages. Migrants with the best prospects forfinding employment include those with strong proficiency in the Englishlanguage, recognised post-secondary qualifications and high skill levels
Civil Engineering Technician and Draftsperson
Civil Engineering Technician and Draftsperson
Duties and Tasks
Core Duties Assist in civil engineering research, design, construction, operationsand maintenance
Task Include 1. Preparing sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civilengineering works such as drainage, water supply, seweragereticulation systems, roads, airports, dams, bridges and structures
2. Performing and directing fieldwork and laboratory testing3. Interpreting work assignment instructions, applying appropriate
procedures and selecting equipment4. Collecting and analysing data, and carrying out computations5. Estimating material costs and ensuring finished works are within
specifications, regulations and contract provisions
Civil Engineering Technician and Draftsperson
Duties and Tasks
Task Include 5. Inspecting civil engineering works, and organising and supervisingmaintenance and repair work
6. Conducting field and laboratory tests of construction materialsand soils, and collecting data for traffic surveys
Civil Engineering Technician and Draftsperson
Indicative Skill Level:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formalqualifications listed above
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may berequired in addition to the formal qualification
Registration or licensing may be required
1. Civil Engineering Technician
Duties and Tasks
Core Duties Conducts tests of construction materials, prepares sketches andtabulations, and assists in estimating costs in support of CivilEngineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists.Registration or licensing may be required
Specifications
Civil Engineering Assistant Civil Laboratory Technician
Geotechnical Laboratory Technician
2. Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Duties and Tasks
Core Duties Prepares detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work insupport of Civil Engineering Professionals and EngineeringTechnologists. Registration or licensing may be required
Specifications
Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson Road Design Draftsperson
Plumbing Engineering Draftsperson
Sewage Reticulation Drafting Officer
Structural Engineering Drafting Officer
Australian Civil Engineering Technician andDraftsperson Career Information
Starting salary $63,500 P/A Senior salary $110,000 P/A Average $80,000 P/A
Average Weekly Salary $1,530 Average weekly Hours 40 Hours
The top three regions for employment as a Civil Engineering Technician / Draftsperson Career Info:
NSW 31.1% VIC 25.6% QLD 16.4%
Employment trends Has risen by a rate of 50.2% over the past 5 years and is expectedto grow moderately through 2017
Employment growth Total employment growth over the past 5 years for male andfemale, employed part-time and full-time is 3,700
Gender (including full time and part time)
Male Full Time: 84.4% Male Part Time: 5.4% Female Full Time: 7.1% Female Part Time: 3.2%
Visas for Civil Engineering Technician Draftspersonwork and/or to settle in Australia
A. Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa (subclass 457)
Features This visa lets a skilled worker travel to Australia to work intheir nominated occupation for their approved sponsor upto 4 years
Requirements 1. Candidate have been sponsored by an approved business2. And have the required skills to fill a position nominated by
an approved business
Visas for Civil Engineering Technician Draftspersonwork and/or to settle in Australia
B. Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Features This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who arenominated by a state or territory government agency
Allows Candidate to live and work in Australia as aPermanent Resident.
Requirements 1. Not yet turned 50 years of age and with competent English2. With occupation on relevant skilled occupation list3. Obtained a suitable skills assessment4. Achieved sufficient score in the points test5. Nominated by an Australian state6. Eligible to apply for this visa if invited
Visas for Civil Engineering Technician Draftspersonwork and/or to settle in Australia
C. Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Features This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who arenominated by a state or territory government agency
Allows Candidate to live and work in Australia as aPermanent Resident.
Requirements 1. Not yet turned 50 years of age and with competent English2. With an occupation on relevant skilled occupation list3. Obtained suitable skills assessment4. Achieved sufficient score in the points test5. Eligible to apply for this visa if invited
Visas for Civil Engineering Technician Draftspersonwork and/or to settle in Australia
D. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (subclass 187)
Features This visa is a Permanent Residence Visa for skilled workerswho want to work in regional Australia. It allows them towork in Australia under one of three streams:
1. The Temporary Residence Transition stream2. The Direct Entry stream3. The Agreement stream.
Requirements 1. Younger than 50 years of age, unless exempt2. Meet the Skills, Qualifications and English Language
requirements, unless exempt3. Nominated by approved employer in regional area
Visas for Civil Engineering Technician Draftspersonwork and/or to settle in Australia
E. Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Features This visa is a Permanent Residence Visa for skilled workerswho want to work in regional Australia. It allows them towork in Australia under one of three streams:
1. The Temporary Residence Transition stream2. The Direct Entry stream3. The Agreement stream.
Requirements 1. Younger than 50 years of age, unless exempt2. Meet the Skills, Qualifications and English Language
requirements, unless exempt3. Nominated by an approved employer in regional area
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