Irrigation Technician – ANZSCO 362712

Irrigation Technicians install, maintain and service irrigation systems for agriculture, sports turf and horticulture.
Skill Level: 3

Potential Visa Pathways for Landscape Gardener

Important: This occupation was released on 21 November 2021. The Department of Home Affairs is yet to announce the eligible visa pathways for this occupation. This page will be updated once more information is released.

Group: 3627 Landscape Gardener

Description: Landscape Gardeners and Irrigation Technicians plan and construct garden landscapes and install irrigation systems.

Tasks

Preparing plans and drawings, selecting materials and plants, and scheduling landscape construction
Setting out and installing hardscape and softscape structures
Constructing gravel and paved areas, walls, fences, trellises, pergolas, ponds, barbecues and garden furniture
Preparing seedbeds and growing sites
Planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
Preparing lawn areas by spreading topsoil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf
Determining irrigation system hydraulic parameters
Installing irrigation systems including pumps and meters
Testing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems

Skill Level

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

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