Skill Level: 1 | Assessing Authority: VETASSESS (Group: A)
Skills Assessment Criteria:
Qualification(s) assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post qualification
highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years.
Job Description
An Agricultural Scientist studies commercial plants, animals and cultivation techniques to enhance the productivity of farms and agricultural industries.
Tasks Include:
- collecting and analysing data and samples of produce, feed, soil and other factors affecting production
- studying the environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth and animal breeding
- studying the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and plant diseases on animal and crop production
- developing procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production
Alternative Title:
- Agronomist
Advises farmers, agricultural businesses, rural industries and government on the production, processing and distribution of farm products.
Closely related Occupations in ANSZCO Unit Group 2341
- Agricultural Consultant
- Forester (Aus) / Forest Scientist (NZ)
Reference: vetassess.com.au
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