AGRICULTURAL CONSULTANT

ANZSCO 234111

 

Description

Advises farmers, agricultural businesses, rural industries and government on the production, processing and distribution of farm products.

Skill Level

1

Alternative Titles
Agricultural Adviser

Specialisations
Agricultural Extension Officer
Landcare Officer

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• RSMS Occupations List
  

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• Skilled Occupations List

 

Group: 2341 Agricultural and Forestry Scientists

 

Description
advise farmers, rural industries and government on aspects of farming, develop techniques for increasing productivity, and study and develop plans and policies for the management of forest areas.

 

Tasks

• collecting and analysing data and samples of produce, feed, soil and other factors affecting production
  
• advising Farmers and Farm Managers on techniques for improving the production of crops and livestock, and alternative agricultural options
  
• advising farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programs
  
• studying the environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, animal breeding, and the growth and health of forest trees
  
• studying the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and plant diseases on animal, crop and forest production
  
• developing procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production
  
• managing forest resources to maximise their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits for the community
  
• studying the propagation and culture of forest trees, methods for improving the growth of stock, and the effects of thinning on forest yields
  
• preparing plans for reafforestation and devising efficient harvesting systemsinvestigating, planning and implementing management procedures to cope with the effects of fires, floods, droughts, soil erosion, insect pests and diseases

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Occupations in this Group

234111 Agricultural Consultant
234112 Agricultural Scientist
234113 Forester (Aus) / Forest Scientist (NZ)

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP

 

Alternative titles

Agricultural Technical Officer, Agriculture Laboratory Technician, Artificial Insemination Technical Officer, Dairy Technician, Field Crop Technical Officer, Horticultural Technical Officer, Poultry Technical Officer

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