Chemistry Technician
ANZSCO Code: 311411 / Group C
A Chemistry Technician helps Chemists or Chemical Engineers by doing lab tests on different chemicals. They check the test results and assist in various fields like fuels, farming products, food, medicines, paints, metals, plastics, fabrics, soaps, paper, fertilizers, and cosmetics.
Occupation Descriptions
A Chemistry Technician helps Chemists and Chemical Engineers by testing chemicals in the lab, analyzing the results, and performing technical tasks. They work in various fields like fuels, agriculture, food, medicines, paints, metals, plastics, fabrics, detergents, paper, fertilizers, and cosmetics.
Alternative title:
- Chemistry Technical Officer
Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Chemical Instrumentation Officer
- Chemical Process Analyst
- Chemistry Laboratory Technician
- Dairy Laboratory Technician
- Petroleum Laboratory Technician
- Sugar Laboratory Assistant
Occupations not considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Chemist
- Biochemist
- Industrial Pharmacist
- Life Science Technician
- Earth Science Technician
- School Laboratory Technician
These occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO or are not at the required skill level.
Chemistry Technician is a VETASSESS Group C occupation
This job needs a qualification similar to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher.
There are four ways applicants can meet the assessment criteria for this job:
If you worked in this field before finishing your qualification, you must have at least one year of highly relevant work experience at the right skill level within the last five years. The other three years of work experience can be from the last ten years.
A positive Skills Assessment requires both a qualification at the right level and the right amount of work experience.
Group C
Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field include:
- AQF Diploma
- AQF Advanced Diploma
- AQF Associate Degree
- AQF Graduate Diploma
To meet the criteria for relevant paid employment (20 hours or more per week):
- For 1-3 years of relevant employment, it must be highly relevant to the nominated occupation and completed at the appropriate skill level within the five years before applying for a Skills Assessment.
- For 4 years of relevant employment, at least three years can be outside the last five years, but at least one year must be highly relevant and within the last five years before applying.
Qualification and Employment Criteria
Qualification
An AQF Diploma or higher qualification is required. This includes qualifications at the AQF Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral levels.
Highly relevant major fields of study include:
- Chemistry
- Laboratory technology
- Chemical technology
- Biochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
Employment
Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing materials for experiments, such as freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals.
- Collecting information and samples.
- Conducting experiments, tests, and analyses in the field and laboratory.
- Presenting results through maps, charts, sketches, diagrams, and reports.
- Performing routine mathematical calculations and measurements.
Additional tasks may include:
- Conducting complex experiments, tests, and analyses according to procedures.
- Preparing charts, sketches, diagrams, and flowcharts, and compiling data.
- Participating in fabricating, installing, and modifying equipment to ensure critical standards are met.
- Controlling the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage.
- Assisting in preparing technical reports and documents for publication.
- Maintaining standards of raw material supplies and ensuring prescribed procedures are followed in production environments.
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If employment is before completing the required qualification, an applicant must have at least one year of highly relevant employment at the appropriate skill level within the last five years. The remaining three years of pre-qualifying employment can be from the last ten years. A positive Skills Assessment outcome requires a positive assessment of both the qualification level and employment duration.
Employment information
Chemistry Technicians usually work in laboratories or industrial facilities, such as those in the pharmaceutical, mining, food, and consumer products industries, as well as environmental organizations.
Technicians working in school chemistry labs may be more suited to another ANZSCO occupation: 311414 School Laboratory Technician.
Those in a university or college role involved in research projects may be considered for the occupation of Chemistry Technician. They must demonstrate that their primary focus is on research and laboratory analysis, not on tutoring or teaching. Tutoring, practical supervision, and project supervision can be part of the role, but they should not be the main focus.
Supporting material for assessment
When applying for a Skills Assessment, make sure to provide enough evidence to support your proof of identity, qualifications, and employment claims. You can find a complete list of the required documents on the VETASSESS website under Eligibility Criteria.
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