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
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
Industry
Farming, Animals & Conservation
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