This is the 2026 VETASSESS skills assessment guide for ANZSCO 311111 — Agricultural Technician. For visa pathway selection see the 311111 pathway guide; for cost/timeline see the case study.
VETASSESS pathway
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | AQF Diploma (5) minimum, AQF 7 (Bachelor of Agricultural Science) preferred |
| Employment (post-qualification) | At least 1 year highly relevant in the last 5 years |
| Skilled employment for points | Each year of additional skilled employment counts (max 20 pts) |
Standard turnaround 12-16 weeks.
Documents
- Certified copy of degree certificate(s) — Bachelor of Agricultural Science / Diploma.
- Academic transcripts.
- Detailed CV mapped to ANZSCO 311111 duties.
- Employment reference letters on letterhead with role, dates, hours/week, salary, agricultural research / on-farm support duties.
- Identity — passport bio page.
- Payslips / tax records.
- Relevant certifications — ChemCert / AgVet, RPAS Remote Pilot Licence, GIS certifications.
ANZSCO 311111 task focus
Reference letters must show at least 65% time on agricultural technical tasks:
- Crop trial design and execution.
- Soil sampling and chemical analysis.
- Pest and disease analysis.
- Field experiments and data collection.
- Agricultural research support (CSIRO, university research stations).
- On-farm technical advisory and extension services.
- Fertiliser / pesticide application planning and oversight.
- Irrigation system management.
- Harvest analysis and yield monitoring.
Useful credentials
- Ag Institute Australia (AIA) membership.
- CPAg (Certified Professional Agriculturist) credential — strongest senior recognition.
- ChemCert / AgVet — chemical handling.
- GIS proficiency (ArcGIS, QGIS) — increasingly expected for precision agriculture.
- Drone (RPAS) Remote Pilot Licence — for aerial monitoring and precision agriculture.
English
VETASSESS doesn't require English. Home Affairs requires Competent English. Higher tiers: Proficient (10 pts) / Superior (20 pts).
Tools
Authoritative sources
Next step
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VETASSESS
Agricultural Technician
ANZSCO 311111
AIA
Agribusiness
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