Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers (ANZSCO 36) play a crucial role in caring for animals, managing agricultural activities, and maintaining gardens and parks. They possess the necessary skills to groom, train, and shear animals, oversee the farming and harvesting of livestock and crops, and create and sell floral arrangements.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within this sub-major group require specific qualifications and experience, as outlined below:

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma, or a minimum of three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
• AQF Certificate III with at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV, or a minimum of three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma, or a minimum of three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or a minimum of three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some cases, additional experience and/or on-the-job training may be required alongside formal qualifications.

Tasks Include:

• Caring for and grooming animals
• Training animals for obedience and competition
• Assisting Veterinarians during procedures and operations
• Arranging the supply and storage of flowers, and selecting, trimming, and arranging floral decorations
• Planning, constructing, and maintaining gardens, parks, and sports surfaces, as well as caring for trees and shrubs
• Selecting and planting seeds, bulbs, and cuttings in various areas
• Supervising farming, fishery, and forestry operations, including the maintenance of related infrastructure
• Overseeing work routines and training workers in the agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry sectors
• Undertaking specialized roles within these industries
• Shearing and classing wool and hair from animals

Subcategories:

• 361 Animal Attendants and Trainers, and Veterinary Nurses
• 362 Horticultural Trades Workers
• 363 Primary Production Supervisors and Specialists