Civil Engineering Technician

OFO No: 311201

Other names for Civil Engineering Technician:

Building Engineering Technician
Civil Engineering Assistant
Civil Engineering Laboratory Technician
Construction Design Technician
Geotechnical Laboratory Technician
Work Site Engineering Technician

What is a Civil Engineering Technician?

A Civil Engineering Technician works as an assistant to a Civil Engineer.

They help the Civil Engineer to design and plan large structures like:

Skyscrapers
Bridges
Dams
Roads & Tunnels
Harbours
Sewerage Systems etc

A Civil Engineering Technician may help the Civil Engineer to set up equipment, trake measurements, assist with calculations, capture data, help with drawings etc.

What does a Civil Engineering Technician do?

helps with site surveys
sets up measuring equipment
takes samples and arranges for lab analysis of rock and soil, etc
helps prepare survey reports
helps prepare and plan drawings etc
captures data
helps with preparation of estimates, quantities and cost of materials
regularly inspects buildings/structures to make sure they comply with building regulations etc
advises on where fire detectors/sprinkler systems should be placed

Are you . . . ?

interested in large scale construction?
detail orientated?
responsible and reliable?
good at maths and physical science?
an accurate worker?
a person with sober habits?

How do I become a Civil Engineering Technician?

You will need a qualification.

PATH 1

National Diploma in Civil Engineering – NQF Level 6

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Central University of Technology
Durban University of Technology
Mangosutho University of Technology
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Tshwane University of Technology
University of Johannesburg
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Vaal University
Walter Sisulu University

PATH 2

National Diploma in Civil Engineering

2 years of related workplace experience
Register as a Professional Engineering Technician at the ECSA
Review of candidate’s professional work

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