8439 Other Forestry and Garden Workers
8439 Other Forestry and Garden Workers
This unit group covers Forestry and Garden Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Hunter-Trappers and Irrigation Assistants.
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:
- NZQF 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.
Occupations:
- 843911 Hunter-Trapper
- 843912 Irrigation Assistant
- 843999 Forestry and Garden Workers nec
843911 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
Specialisation:
- Possum Trapper (NZ)
843912 Irrigation Assistant
Alternative Titles:
- Irrigation Worker
- Irrigation Orchard Hand
Assists Irrigation Designers and Irrigation Technicians to install and service irrigation and/or fertigation systems.
Skill Level: 5
843999 Forestry and Garden Workers nec
This occupation group covers Forestry and Garden Workers not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level: 5
Occupations in this group include:
- Bush Regenerator
- Indoor Plant Technician
- Seed Collector
- Weed Controller