This article provides information on Other Forestry and Garden Workers (ANZSCO 8439) in Australia. This unit group includes Hunter-Trappers and Irrigation Assistants.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations, a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances, no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Occupations:

• 843911 Hunter-Trapper
• 843912 Irrigation Assistant
• 843999 Forestry and Garden Workers nec

843911 Hunter-Trapper

Alternative Titles:

• Hunter
• Shooter

A Hunter-Trapper hunts, traps, and shoots animals for food, pelts, research, and pest control. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisation:

• Possum Trapper (NZ)

843912 Irrigation Assistant

Alternative Titles:

• Irrigation Worker
• Irrigation Orchard Hand

An Irrigation Assistant assists Irrigation Designers and Irrigation Technicians to install and service irrigation and/or fertigation systems.

Skill Level: 5

843999 Forestry and Garden Workers nec

This occupation group covers Forestry and Garden Workers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 5

Occupations in this group include:

• Bush Regenerator
• Indoor Plant Technician
• Seed Collector
• Weed Controller