How to proceed with the Skills Assessment as an Agricultural Scientist ANZSCO (234112)?

An Agricultural Scientist studies commercial plants, animals and cultivation techniques to enhance the productivity of farms and agricultural industries. For Agricultural Scientist ANZSCO (234112) the skill assessing body is VETASSESS. If you`re planning to proceed with skill assessment as an Agricultural Scientist, you need to follow certain steps, which are mentioned below:

 

Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:

  • Agronomist

Closely related Occupations in ANSZCO Unit Group 2341

  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Forester (Aus) / Forest Scientist (NZ)

 

Agricultural Scientist is a VETASSESS (Group A) Occupation

1. This occupation requires a qualification that is assessed as comparable to the educational level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher*, in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.

2. Applicants must also have at least one year of highly relevant, post-qualification employment, at an appropriate skill level completed in the last five years.

3. If the qualification(s) are not at the required educational level, and not in a highly relevant field of study, or if the employment has been completed prior to the qualification, then the applicant will be assessed below the required skill level.

4.*This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels.

5. A positive assessment of both qualifications and employment is required for a positive Skills Assessment Outcome.


Qualification and Employment Criteria for a positive skill assessment

AQF Bachelor degree or higher*


 Employment

In Australia, there are currently no legal requirements for licensing or registration for the occupation of Agricultural Scientist.

Tasks include:

  • Collecting and analyzing data and samples of produce, feed, soil, and other factors affecting production.
  • Studying the environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, and animal breeding.
  • Studying the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects, and plant diseases on animal and crop production.
  • developing procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production,

 

Employment evidence and Updated CV

  •  Statement of service from employers
  • Payment evidence
  • Employment Contract

 

 

Evidence Documents

1. Identity documents:

  • Copy of current passport
  • One recent passport size photo (45mm X 35mm)

 

2. Qualification evidence

  • Qualification award Certificate
  • Academic transcript

 

3. Employment evidence and Updated CV

  • Statement of service from employers
  • Payment evidence
  • Employment contracts

 

4. Processing time

  • 10-12 weeks

 

Conclusion:

If you're a professional Agricultural Scientist choosing to migrate to Australia on a skilled migration visa and want to develop your career in your professional occupation as an Agricultural Scientist, chances are you're likely to be assessed by VETASSESS. For more detailed information, contact us now.

 

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