Occupation

311131 Agricultural and Agritech Technician

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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311131 Agricultural and Agritech Technician

Performs tests and experiments, and provides technical support to assist Agricultural Research Scientists, Agronomists, and Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientists in areas, such as research, production, servicing, and marketing, and advises on, installs, and services advanced agriculture technology and equipment, such as precision agricultural solutions, virtual fencing, and automatic milking machines.

Specialisations

  • Agriculture Laboratory Technician
  • Precision Agricultural Technician

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Examines topographical, physical, and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies
  • Assists Agricultural Research Scientists in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting, and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
  • Identifies pathogenic microorganisms and insects, parasites, fungi, and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assists in devising methods of control
  • Provides advice, training, and technical support and services on technology solutions, such as sensors, farm management software, data, and robotics
  • Installs, programs, tests, repairs, and maintains advanced agriculture technology and equipment
  • Develops, operates, and maintains complex technological systems and equipment in farm production, including analysing data and preparing reports
  • Applies geospatial and other technology systems to support primary production, such as automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate chemical input applications, and survey equipment