ISCO Minor Group 311 Physical And Engineering Science Technicians

Definition

Physical And Engineering Science Technicians: Physical and engineering science technicians perform technical tasks to aid in research on and the practical application of concepts, principles and operational methods particular to physical sciences including such areas as engineering, technical drawing or economic efficiency of production processes.

Tasks performed usually include: undertaking and carrying out technical work related to chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology, astronomy, engineering or technical drawing; setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment; monitoring experiments, making observations, and calculating and recording results; preparing materials for experimentation; conducting tests of systems; collecting and testing samples; recording observations and analysing data; preparing, revising and interpreting technical drawings, wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams or layout drawings.

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

3111 Chemical and Physical Science Technicians

3112 Civil Engineering Technicians

3113 Electrical Engineering Technicians

3114 Electronics Engineering Technicians

3115 Mechanical Engineering Technicians

3116 Chemical Engineering Technicians

3117 Mining and Metallurgical Technicians

3118 Draughtspersons

3119 Physical and Engineering Science Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified

Unit Groups

Unit Group	Title
C3113	ISCO Unit Group 3113 Electrical Engineering Technicians
C3114	ISCO Unit Group 3114 Electronics Engineering Technicians
C3115	ISCO Unit Group 3115 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
C3119	ISCO Unit Group 3119 Physical And Engineering Science Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified
C3117	ISCO Unit Group 3117 Mining And Metallurgical Technicians
C3111	ISCO Unit Group 3111 Chemical And Physical Science Technicians
C3112	ISCO Unit Group 3112 Civil Engineering Technicians
C3118	ISCO Unit Group 3118 Draughtspersons
C3116	ISCO Unit Group 3116 Chemical Engineering Technicians

Higher Level

• ISCO SubMajor Group 31 Science And Engineering Associate Professionals