Geological technician

Also known as

Geological technical officer, geotechnician, geoscience technician, Earth science technician, Earth science technical officer, seismology technician, mining technician

AUT programmes

• Bachelor of Science

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours
• Usually work in offices, laboratories and outdoors and may travel locally
• May work in all weather conditions
• Need to be methodical, accurate and work well in a team

Typical tasks

• Collect and record geological samples and data
• Research rocks, soil, and geological processes
• Use laboratory and field equipment
• Analyse geological samples and data
• Create maps
• Lead project activities
• Supervise other science workers
• Support scientists and engineers

Salary information

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Outlook

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Further study options

• Postgraduate Certificate in Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science
• Master of Science