Agricultural, Medical and Science Technicians
- Classification
- Minor
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 31Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians
Description
MINOR GROUP 311 AGRICULTURAL, MEDICAL AND SCIENCE TECHNICIANS AGRICULTURAL, MEDICAL AND SCIENCE TECHNICIANS perform tests and experiments, and provide support to Professionals engaged in agriculture, medicine and science including inspecting animals, plants and agricultural produce.
Skill level
Australia
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
New Zealand
NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years 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.
Tasks
Tasks include
- collecting information and samples and conducting field and laboratory experiments, tests and analyses
- presenting results in graphic and written form by preparing maps, charts, sketches, diagrams and reports
- inspecting animals, plants, agricultural produce and facilities to ensure compliance with government and industry standards with respect to quality, health and licensing
- testing samples of produce for quality, size and purity
- undertaking and assisting in medical analytical procedures, and assisting Anaesthetists, surgical teams and Pharmacists
- checking, calibrating and maintaining test equipment