351431 Agricultural Mechanic

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

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Diagnoses, repairs and maintains agricultural machinery and equipment such as tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems and seeding equipment
• Repairs and services systems such as engines, transmission, electrical, hydraulic, air conditioning
• Calibrates precision agricultural system and machinery settings for specialised agricultural practices
• Tests and adjusts vehicle and machinery systems to ensure proper functioning by using diagnostic and digital equipment to identify and troubleshoot issues
• Provides advice and guidance to farmers and agricultural workers on equipment maintenance and operation