Technician, water supply

Civil engineering technicians perform technical tasks related to the research, design, construction, maintenance, reconstruction and repair of buildings and other structures such as water supply and sewerage systems, bridges, roads, dams, airports and others.

• performing or assisting with laboratory tests of soils and building materials;
• providing technical assistance related to the construction of buildings and other structures, surveys and the preparation of reports;
• ensuring compliance with specifications, laws and regulations and maintaining required standards for materials and workmanship;
• applying technical knowledge of the principles and practices of building and civil construction;
• assisting in preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour according to design specifications;
• organising the maintenance and repair of buildings and structures;
• monitoring compliance with building legislation, plans, specifications, standards and quality and safety rules during and after the construction of buildings and structures;
• inspecting industrial plants, hotels, cinemas and other buildings and structures to identify and advise on fire risks and their mitigation;
• advising on the installation of fire alarm and sprinkler systems and the use of suitable building materials to reduce the risk of fire and damage.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Technician, construction and architecture
• Technician, investor's supervision
• Technician, geodesy, photogrammetry and cartography
• Technician, transport construction
• Technician, water supply and sewerage