741131 Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Harvester Operator (Agriculture)
• Tractor Operator

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

Australia

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Prepares and positions agricultural and horticultural plant for operation
• Operates tractor-drawn and self-propelled plant to plough land, and sow, fertilise, cultivate, and harvest crops, and avoids damaging crops
• Calibrates and monitors agricultural and horticultural plant performance, including adjusting speed, height and depth of implements, as well as distribution or collection rates as needed