General Description
This unit group covers Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers not elsewhere classified.
It includes Hunter-Trappers and Pest Controllers.
Indicative Skill Level
ANZSCO Skill Level: 5
In Australia the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
In New Zealand the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.
The occupation Pest Controller has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
- AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Occupations in this group:
（1）841911 HUNTER-TRAPPER
Alternative Titles: Hunter、Shooter
Hunts, traps and shoots animals for food, pelts, research and for pest control. Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations: Possum Trapper (NZ)
（2）841913 PEST CONTROLLER
Alternative Titles: Pest Control Technician、Pest Control Operator
Applies pest management techniques to control invertebrate and insect pests inside and outside domestic, commercial and industrial premises. Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations: Fumigator/Termite Technician
（3）841999 FARM, FORESTRY AND GARDEN WORKERS NEC
This occupation group covers Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers not elsewhere classified.
Occupations in this group include: Bush Regenerator、Indoor Plant Technician、Irrigationist、Kelp Harvester、Seed Collector、Weed Controller