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ANZSCO 311111

Agricultural Technician

ROLSkill level 2Assessed by VETASSESS

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2013, Version 1.2

Performs tests and experiments, and provides technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

Skill level 2

Also called

  • Agricultural Technical Officer

Specialisations

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

Unit group 3111

Agricultural Technicians

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIANS perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

Indicative skill level

Most occupations in this unit group 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.

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
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  • 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

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 (the edition the MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL use)

Title in this edition: Agricultural Technician, skill level 2

Major group
3 TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS
Sub-major group
31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians
Minor group
311 Agricultural, Medical and Science Technicians
Unit group
3111 Agricultural Technicians

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Search another occupation