1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1  
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UNIT GROUP 8419 OTHER FARM, FORESTRY AND GARDEN WORKERS


    This unit group covers Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers not elsewhere classified.

    It includes Hunter-Trappers and Pest Controllers.

    Indicative Skill Level:
    Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

    In Australia:

      AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

    In New Zealand:
      NZ Register Level 1 qualification, 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 the qualifications and experience outlined below.

    In Australia:

      AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

    In New Zealand:
      NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (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.

    Occupations:

      841911 Hunter-Trapper
      841913 Pest Controller
      841999 Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers nec

841911 HUNTER-TRAPPER

    Alternative Titles:
      Hunter
      Shooter

    Hunts, traps and shoots animals for food, pelts, research and for pest control. Registration or licensing may be required.

    Skill Level: 5


841913 PEST CONTROLLER

    Alternative Titles:
      Pest Control Technician
      Pest Control Operator

    Applies pest management techniques to control invertebrate and insect pests inside and outside domestic, commercial and industrial premises. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 4

    Specialisations:

      Fumigator
      Termite Technician

841999 FARM, FORESTRY AND GARDEN WORKERS NEC

    This occupation group covers Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers not elsewhere classified.

    Skill Level: 5

    Occupations in this group include:

      Coral Collector
      Indoor Plant Technician
      Irrigationist
      Kelp or Seagrass Gatherer
      Seed Collector
      Weed Controller



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