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OSCA 243232 | ANZSCO 233212
Geotechnical Engineer
Investigate and assess ground conditions, soil and rock properties for civil and structural engineering projects. Provide expert advice on foundations, retaining structures, tunnelling, earthworks and slope stability for safe and economical design.
Note on codes: OSCA 2024 (released December 2024) replaced ANZSCO in Australia. Both codes are listed as Engineers Australia continues referencing the ANZSCO number during the transition period. Source: ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0
Occupation details
OSCA Code243232
ANZSCO Code233212
Skill LevelLevel 1
Assessing AuthorityEngineers Australia
Assessment TypeCDR Required
OSCA Group243 Engineering Professionals
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- Conducting field investigations including borehole drilling, test pitting and in-situ testing
- Analysing soil and rock samples in laboratory and field conditions
- Assessing bearing capacity, settlement and stability of proposed foundations
- Designing retaining walls, ground anchors and slope stabilisation measures
- Providing geotechnical advice for tunnelling, dam and embankment construction
- Monitoring ground movement and structural performance during and after construction
- Preparing geotechnical reports, recommendations and risk assessments
English requirements
IELTSOverall 6, Speaking 7
OETGrade B all sections
PTE AcademicOverall 65, Speaking 65
TOEFL iBTOverall 93, Speaking 23
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CDR for Geotechnical Engineers
A Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) is required for Engineers Australia skills assessment. It comprises three career episodes, a summary statement and a CPD report.
Career Episodes3 required
Summary Statement1 required
CPD Report1 required
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