Description
This occupation group covers Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level
5
Alternative Titles
NULL
Specializations
- Bush Regenerator
- Indoor Plant Technician
- Irrigationist
- Kelp Harvester
- Seed Collector
- Weed Controller
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 8419 Other Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers
Description
This unit group covers Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Hunter-Trappers and Pest Controllers.
Tasks
Hunter-Trapper – Hunts, traps and shoots animals for food, pelts, research and for pest control.
Pest Controller – Applies pest management techniques to control invertebrate and insect pests inside and outside domestic, commercial and industrial premises.
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.
The occupation Pest Controller has a level of skill commensurate with AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4).
At least one year 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.
Registration or licensing may be required.