// Unit group · 3119

Physical and Engineering Science Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified

This unit group covers physical and engineering science technicians not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 311: Physical and Engineering Science Technicians. For instance, the unit group includes those who assist scientists and engineers engaged in developing procedures or conducting research on safety, biomedical, environmental or industrial and production engineering.

3 Technicians and Associate Professionals / 31 Science and Engineering Associate Professionals / 311 Physical and Engineering Science Technicians / All level 4

// Working conditions

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// Hand tools

  1. 1General Hand Tool Operation

collecting data and providing technical assistance regarding: efficient, safe and economic utilization of personnel, material and equipment; methods of work and sequence of operations and supervision of their implementation; and efficient layout of plant or establishment

aiding in the identification of potential hazards and introducing safety procedures and devices

modifying and testing equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental pollution, site remediation and land reclamation

assisting in the development of environmental pollution remediation devices under the direction of an engineer

assisting engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Engineering technician (production)
- Fire investigator
- Forensic science technician
- Quantity surveying technician
- Robotics technician
- Time and motion study technician

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Production engineer - 2141
- Quantity surveyor - 2149
- Aeronautics engineering technician - 3115

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