Agricultural Technician – ANZSCO 311111: Duties, Skills Assessment, and Visa Eligibility

Agricultural Technicians (ANZSCO 311111) assist in agricultural research, data collection, and technical maintenance. This guide details their duties, skills assessment requirements, and visa options for migration to Australia.


Key Duties of an Agricultural Technician

  1. Data Collection: Monitor soil, crops, and livestock for research purposes.
  2. Technical Assistance: Support agricultural experiments and research trials.
  3. Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain agricultural tools and systems.
  4. Reporting: Compile data for scientific analysis and decision-making.

Skills Assessment Requirements

Authority: VETASSESS

  • Qualification: AQF Bachelor’s degree or higher in:
    • Agricultural Science
    • Animal Science & Management
    • Crop Science
    • Viticulture
    • Plant and Animal Production
    • Precision Agriculture
  • Work Experience: At least one year of relevant post-qualification employment in the last five years.
  • Documentation: Academic transcripts, employer reference letters, and an updated CV.

Visa Options for Agricultural Technicians

  1. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190):
    • Permanent visa requiring state or territory nomination.
    • Must meet the 65-point threshold and be under 45 years of age.
  2. Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491):
    • 5-year visa with a pathway to permanent residency via Subclass 191.
    • Must work and live in regional areas and meet nomination criteria.
  3. Training Visa (Subclass 407):
    • Valid for 2 years for occupational training or development.
    • Requires Functional English (IELTS 4.5) and sponsorship.
  4. Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482):
    • Sponsored visa valid for up to 4 years.
    • Requires 2 years of experience and employer sponsorship.
  5. Skilled Sponsored Regional Visa (Subclass 494):
    • Requires 3 years of experience and sponsorship by a regional employer.

Points System for Skilled Migration

To apply for the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) or Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491), applicants must meet the points-based requirements:

  • Age: Maximum points for applicants aged between 25-32.
  • English Proficiency: Higher points for superior scores on IELTS or equivalent tests.
  • Work Experience: Points awarded for relevant work experience in Australia or overseas.
  • Educational Qualifications: Points for a higher degree in relevant fields.
  • State/Territory Nomination: Additional points for receiving nomination under Subclass 190 or 491.

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Awais Nisar

Awais Nisar is the Principal Migration Agent at VisaTasker Pty Ltd in Lara, Victoria. He is an Australian Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2318017), a Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC v077), and a member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA 27394). His practice focuses on partner visas, employer sponsorship, skilled migration, DAMA pathways, student visas, Subclass 407 training visas, Administrative Review Tribunal matters, and ministerial intervention requests.

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