Career

Other Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers

Farming, Animals & Conservation

Career stats

Weekly pay

$1,154

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

20,700

Growth

Moderate growth

Overview

This unit group covers Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Hunter-Trappers and Pest or Weed Controllers.

Job Titles

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mdi-briefcase-variant Forestry and Garden Workers
mdi-briefcase-variant Hunter-Trapper
mdi-briefcase-variant Pest or Weed Controller

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • hunts traps and shoots animals for food pelts research and for pest control registration or licensing may be required
  • applies pest or weed management techniques to kill and control pests or weeds in domestic commercial and industrial areas roadsides and private and public lands registration or licensing may be required.

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Course in Minimising Risks in the Use of 1080 & PAPP Bait Products for Vertebrate Pest Control
  • Course in Reptile and Venomous Snake Handling
More about VET

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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