36 Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers

Most occupations in this sub-major group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or
• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or
• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or
• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or
• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• caring for and grooming animals
• training animals to obey commands and perform in competitions
• assisting Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations
• arranging supply and storage of flowers and selecting, trimming and arranging flowers and decorations
• planning, constructing and maintaining gardens, parks and surfaces used for sports, and maintaining and caring for trees and shrubs
• selecting seeds, bulbs and cuttings, and planting them in beds, lawn areas and tubs
• supervising farming, fishery and forestry operations and the maintenance of related infrastructure
• supervising work routines and training farm, fishery and forestry workers
• undertaking specialised roles in agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry
• shearing and classing wool and hair from animals