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carried out in an office, other tasks require the Civil Engineering Technician to spend time at the construction site.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Civil Engineering Technician, a qualification in Civil Engineering at MQF Level 4 or higher is required. Training programmes include:
• Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering (MCAST) (MQF Level 4)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Civil Engineering Technicians are expected to have:
• Knowledge of general engineering
• Knowledge of building and construction related matters including materials, methods,
tools and equipment
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles
• Proficiency in the use of Office applications and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
• Proficiency in Mathematics
• Negotiation skills (where applicable)
• Financial skills
• Knowledge of building regulations
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills in Maltese and/
or English
• Organisational and planning skills
• Analytical, problem solving and decision
making skills
• Time management skills
• The ability to work under pressure and meet
deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A methodical approach to work
• A practical orientation
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Diligence
• Flexibility
• Patience
Related career opportunities
• Civil Engineer
• Civil Engineering Designer
• Construction Supervisor
• Design Office Assistant
• Design Technician
• Draughtsperson
• Project Management Technician
Number of employees (2017)
224
Share of foreigners (2017)
9%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+14%
Median Pay (per annum)
€22,000
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