Group
Occupation
351431 Agricultural Mechanic
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
351431 Agricultural Mechanic
Diagnoses, repairs and maintains agricultural machinery and equipment such as tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems and seeding equipment.
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Diagnoses, repairs and maintains agricultural machinery and equipment such as tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems and seeding equipment
- Repairs and services engines, transmissions, electrical, hydraulic, air conditioning and other systems
- 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