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Agricultural Technicians

ANZSCO 3111

Employed

2,800

Part-time share

19%

Female share

32%

Median weekly earnings

$1,808

Median age

33 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Agricultural Technicians is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Irrigation Management.

Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.

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About this career

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

What they typically do

  • 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

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
27.5%
QLD
20.9%
NSW
20.5%
WA
10.8%
TAS
7.1%
SA
6.1%
ACT
3.8%
NT
3.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Agricultural Technicians.