AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN

ANZSCO 311111 - REGISTERED MIGRATION AUSTRALIA

Description

An agricultural technician performs tests and experiments, and provides technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing. An agricultural technician in Australia is a Skill Level 2 occupation.

 

 

Agricultural Technician Alternative Title

 

• Agricultural Technical Officer

 

 

Agricultural Technician Specialisations

 

• Agriculture Laboratory Technician
• Artificial Insemination Technical Officer
• Dairy Technician
• Field Crop Technical Officer
• Herd Tester
• Horticultural Technical Officer

 

 

Agricultural Technician Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skill lists:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

 

• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

 

 

Group: 3111 Agricultural Technicians

 

 

Agricultural Technician job description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of an agricultural technician in Australia is to perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

 

Tasks

• examining topographical, physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies
• assisting in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
• identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assisting in devising methods of control
• analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality
• inspecting livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
• assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved crop and livestock strains
• arranging the supply of drugs, vaccines and other chemicals to Farmers and Farm Managers, and giving advice on their use
• collecting and collating data for research
• planning slaughtering, harvesting and other aspects of production processes
• may advise producers on farming techniques and management

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the agricultural technician unit group (Group: 3111) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

 

In Australia: 
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)  

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

 

Occupations within the Agricultural Technician Group

 

• 311111 Agricultural Technician

 

 

English Requirement Agricultural Technician

 

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

 

Exceptions

• Australian graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Agricultural Technician is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services), more info regarding assessment bodies

 

Visa Caveat

 

• The following caveat applies to the Subclass 457 visa and the ENS (Subclass 186) Direct Entry Stream application:

 

Caveat 10

The position is not located in regional Australia

 

Average Income Agricultural Technician

The average salary for an Agricultural Technician in Australia is $ 68,535 for male employees and $ 59,827 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 47.2 Females: 49.0 Persons: 48.1

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3111) Agricultural technicians - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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