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ANZSCO 311115

Irrigation Designer

CSOLSkill level 2Assessed by VETASSESSShortage

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

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

Designs and plans irrigation systems according to licencing, climatic and environmental considerations, water source availability, crop type, and soil characteristics.

Skill level 2

Also called

  • Irrigation Planner

Unit group 3111

Agricultural, Agritech and Aquaculture Technicians

Agricultural, Agritech and Aquaculture Technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist Agricultural and Fisheries Scientists, Agronomists and Farmers in areas such as research, crop and animal health, 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

  • NZQF 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, livestock and aquatic stock, and assisting in devising methods of control
  • Examining environmental and other factors that influence the growth, health and production of aquatic stock
  • Analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality
  • Monitoring livestock and aquatic stock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
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  • Assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved crop, livestock and aquatic stock strains
  • Artificially inseminating livestock for breeding purposes
  • Providing advice on breeding selection and techniques
  • Providing advice, training and technical support and services on technology solutions such as sensors, farm management software, data and robotics
  • Installing, programming, testing, repairing and maintaining animal and crop health monitoring equipment
  • Developing, operating and maintaining complex technological systems and equipment used in farm production, including analysing data and preparing reports
  • Applying geospatial and other technology systems to support primary production such as automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate chemical input applications and surveying equipment
  • 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 and animal husbandry purposes
  • May advise producers on farming techniques and management and production processes

Occupations in this unit group

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

ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)

Title in this edition: Irrigation Designer, 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, Agritech and Aquaculture Technicians

Occupation Shortage List (2026)

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ANZSCO 2022

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation