Career

Agricultural Technicians

Farming, Animals & Conservation

Agricultural Technicians

Career stats

Weekly pay

$1,166

Prospects

Low

Employed in Australia

1,500

Growth

Decline

Overview

Agricultural Technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

Job Titles

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • examining topographical physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies
  • assisting in developing new methods of planting fertilising harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
  • identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects parasites fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock and assisting in devising methods of control
  • analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality
  • inspecting livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
  • assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved crop and livestock strains
  • arranging the supply of drugs vaccines and other chemicals to Farmers and Farm Managers and giving advice on their use
  • collecting and collating data for research
  • planning slaughtering harvesting and other aspects of production processes
  • may advise producers on farming techniques and management.

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Certificate IV in Protected Horticulture
  • Graduate Certificate in Agriculture and Environment
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University

  • Diploma or Certificate in Agricultural Technology

 

 

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Industry

Farming, Animals & Conservation

If you’re interested in outdoor work such as growing plants or raising stock, you may be interested in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry.Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing includes a wide range of occupations, skills and activities. This industry has a massive undertaking supplying your local supermarket with numerous fresh meat, fruit and vegetables. There are lots of types of farming and specialty jobs – cane, cotton farming, beef and dairy, organic as well as all the supporting maintaining and selling farm machinery, just to name a few.

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