Agricultural Technician ANZSCO 311111: Jobs, Salary & Visas

Agricultural Technician Australia

Agricultural Technician ANZSCO Code: 311111

Agricultural technicians provide their assistance to agricultural scientists, which can help them to improve their farming methods. Their work is both in labs and out in the field, conducting tests and trying on animals and crops. To make a proper food supply of high quality and sustainable can find better ways to raise livestock and grow crops.

The role of a technician is to perform a variety of necessary tasks that include collecting samples of soil, animals, and crops for lab analysis. They also check the soil if it is any missing nutrients or inspect crops for diseases and pests. Based on their analyses skills and experience, they help scientists to develop and test the new methods for fertilizing, harvesting, and planting.

Agricultural technicians also perform an important role in livestock in animal nutrition and breeding programs. They also help with controlling breeding testing, like artificial insemination, and they also check on animals to find out if their feed is working correctly. They are responsible for keeping detailed records of their experiments, writing reports, and collecting data on what they have researched. Their work can play an important role for farmers which can help them to improve their production so they can be profitable.

Skill Level:	2
Alternative Tittle:	Agricultural Technical Officer
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	311111

Agricultural Technician Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

Indicative Skill Level:

Below are the qualifications and experience outlined. Most professions in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate.

In Australia:

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma ANZSCO Skill Level 2

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Diploma ANZSCO Skill Level 2

A related degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma under the Australian Qualifications Framework. At least three years of relevant experience may be considered an alternative to formal qualifications. In some cases, relevant experience and on the job training may be required in addition to formal qualifications.

Tasks Include:

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