Irrigation Assistant – ANZSCO 843912

Irrigation Assistants assist Irrigation Designers and Irrigation Technicians to install and service irrigation and/or fertigation systems.
Skill Level: 5

Alternative Title

Irrigation Worker
Irrigation Orchard Hand

Potential Visa Pathways for Irrigation Assistant

Important: This occupation was added to ANZSCO on 21 November 2021. It is not currently on Australia’s skilled occupation lists (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL or CSOL), so it is generally not eligible for the 189, 190, 491, 482 or 186 visas. You may still have options, such as a labour agreement or a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) in some regions. Book a consultation to discuss your options.

Group: 8439 Other Forestry and Garden Workers

Description: This unit group covers Forestry and Garden Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Hunter-Trappers and Irrigation Assistants.

Skill Level

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.

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