Botanist
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 24Design, Engineering and Science Professionals
- Unit group
- 2446Life Scientists
Description
Studies the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and ecology of plants.
Specialisations
- Plant Pathologist
Unit group
2446 · Life ScientistsDescription
Study the anatomy, physiology, characteristics and behaviour of animals, plants, insects and other living organisms to better understand how living organisms function and interact with each other and the environment in which they live, and to develop and improve biotechnological products and processes.
Skill level
Australia
1
Occupation skill level 1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Studies and researches the life cycle of plants
- Identifies, classifies and records plant species
- Identifies and studies diseases and disorders of plants
- Studies, researches and assesses the effect of environmental factors on plant growth and distribution
- Manages botanical collections
- Monitors plant populations and their distribution
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/24/244/2446
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
