Agricultural Technician PR Australia

What type of visa as an Agricultural Technician to stay in Australia permanently?

Eligible Visa:

407– Training visa (subclass 407)
489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – State or Territory nominated
482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream
187– Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer sponsored stream
491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIANS ANZSCO

UNIT GROUP 3111

Occupation:

311111 Agricultural Technician

311111 AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN

Alternative Title: Agricultural Technical Officer
Performs tests and experiments, and provides technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

Tasks Include:

- examining topographical, physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies
- assisting in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
- identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assisting in devising methods of control
- analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality
- inspecting livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
- assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved crop and livestock strains
- arranging the supply of drugs, vaccines and other chemicals to Farmers and Farm Managers, and giving advice on their use
- collecting and collating data for research
- planning slaughtering, harvesting and other aspects of production processes
- may advise producers on farming techniques and management

Skill Assessment Information

Authority:

Vetassess

Fees:

Full Skills Assessment (GSM with Points Test Advice) for both qualifications and employment – Australian or Overseas

AUD $968.00 – Online Application – Applying from within Australia (incl GST)

AUD $660.00 – Priority Processing Fee (available for online application only) – Applying from within Australia (incl GST)

AUD $1,039.50 – Paper Application – Applying from within Australia (incl GST)

AUD $880.00 – Online Application – Applying from outside Australia (excl GST)

AUD $600.00 – Priority Processing Fee (available for online application only) – Applying from outside Australia (excl GST)

AUD $945.00 – Paper Application – Applying from outside Australia (excl GST)

Visa Type	Availability
Visa 186	No
Visa 187	Yes
Visa 189	No
Visa 190	No
Visa 491	Yes
Visa 482	Yes
Visa 407	Yes
Visa 485	No
Visa 494	Yes

Vetassess Group Information

Vetassess Group: C

Description

Level of Qualification	Field of Study	Employment
A qualification assessed at AQF Diploma/AQF Advanced Diploma/Australian Associate Degree level	with a highly relevant major	and at least one year of highly relevant employment to the nominated occupation, completed at an appropriate skill level in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment
Or
A qualification assessed at AQF Diploma/AQF Advanced Diploma/Australian Associate Degree level	without a highly relevant major	and at least two years of highly relevant employment to the nominated occupation, completed at an appropriate skill level in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment

State/Territory Sponsorship Information

FNQ Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA)

190: No
491: No

DAMA: Yes

DAMA Comments:

Website:

SA Visa 190

SA Visa 491

GSC VIC Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA)

190: No
491: No

DAMA: Yes

DAMA Comments:
Permanent Pathway

Website:

SA Visa 190

SA Visa 491

Orana NSW Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA)

190: No
491: No

DAMA: Yes

DAMA Comments:
Permanent Pathway – TSS to ENS; TSMIT Concession Available; English Concession Available

Website:

SA Visa 190

SA Visa 491

190: No
491: Yes

Comments:
Special Conditions Apply for Provisional 491 visa only Not available for High Points nomination from 12/07/2019 Not available for Chain Migration nomination from 12/07/2019

Additional Comments:
Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall)

Fees:
$200.00

Website:

SA Visa 190

SA Visa 491

Restrictions or Conditions May Apply to State/Territory Sponsorship – please check with relevant State/Territory for clarification.

Designated Regional Area Postcodes for SA

Cities and major regional centres: 5000 to 5171, 5173 to 5174, 5231 to 5235, 5240 to 5252, 5351 and 5950 to 5960
Regional centres and other regional areas: All postcodes in South Australia not mentioned in ‘Cities and major regional centres’ category above

SA Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA)

190: No
491: No

DAMA: Yes

DAMA Comments:
SA Regional Workforce DAMA – Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession

Website:

SA Visa 190

SA Visa 491

State Comments:

The Adelaide City Technology and Innovation Advancement DAMA are for local SA employers to sponsor overseas workers in the defence, space and advanced manufacturing and technology industries with the ability to access and retain a highly-skilled workforce. Agribusiness occupations will apply to the businesses located in the 5110-5734 postcodes.

The SA Regional Workforce DAMA is for SA local employers to sponsor regional growth industries of agribusiness, health and aged care, hospitality and tourism, mining and construction sectors with the ability to access and retain a skilled workforce. The age concessions in this DAMA require candidates to be under 50. Agribusiness occupations will apply to the businesses located in the 5110-5734 postcodes.

WA - Graduates

190: No
491: Yes

Comments:
Available

Fees:
$200.00

Website:

SA Visa 190

SA Visa 491

State Comments:

Candidates nominating for occupations that are designated ‘Regional Western Australia only’ in the General and Graduate stream must provide evidence of a job offer/contract of employment in a location defined by the Commonwealth as Category 3 – Regional Centres and Other Regional Areas (not Perth and Mandurah).

Designated Regional Area Postcodes for WA

Cities and major regional centres: 6000 to 6038, 6050 to 6083, 6090 to 6182, 6208 to 6211, 6214 and 6556 to 6558
Regional centres and other regional areas: All postcodes in Western Australia not mentioned in ‘Cities and major regional centres’ category above.

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