Hunter-Trapper 841911

SOL | State SOL | Employer SOL| Regional

Description
Hunts, traps and shoots animals for food, pelts, research and for pest control. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level 5

Alternative Titles
Hunter
Shooter

Specialisations
Possum Trapper (NZ)

Skills Assessment Authority

Caveats  No caveats

Group: 8419 Other Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers

Description
This unit group covers Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers not elsewhere classified.
It includes Hunter-Trappers and Pest Controllers.

Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register 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.
The occupation Pest Controller has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year 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.

Registration or licensing may be required.