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Irrigation Assistants install and maintain irrigation systems in a range of settings. You might specialise in agricultural irrigation or work on systems for sports grounds, horticultural operations or other industries. Irrigation Assistants might set up new irrigation systems, make adjustments or repairs to existing systems or provide advice on irrigation needs.
An Irrigation Assistant should have strong technical skills and a good understanding of their clients’ needs. It’s important that you can communicate well and work as part of a team. Irrigation Assistants should enjoy working outdoors and have excellent problem solving abilities. Attention to detail is crucial and you must be able to manage your time well.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become an Irrigation Assistant.
Possible job outcomes:
The AHC21119 Certificate II in Irrigation trains you for work on farms, plantations, vineyards, and sports grounds. Over 12 months of hands-on training you’ll learn how to assist with a variety of irrigation systems, using standard tools and machinery and following mandatory WHS procedures. Choose electives in surface irrigation, plumbing and drainage, pressurised irrigation systems. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices and career specialisations — plus your nearest training centre..
Average duration: 12 months.
Learn how to operate and maintain rural water systems with the NWP30219 Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation. This nationally recognised qualification begins with the essential environmental, safety, and risk control processes for irrigation workers, than delivers a range of industry-specific technical skills. Skills include: operating rural irrigation systems, installing meters for rural water supplies, operating water diversion systems, maintaining automated channel regulators, monitoring drainage operations, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, career competencies and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
In Australia, a full time Irrigation Assistant generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been an increase in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 29,400 people working in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as an Irrigation Assistant. Irrigation Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as an Irrigation Assistant, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Irrigation. You’ll develop the skills to work on a variety of irrigation systems, use standard tools and machinery and follow WHS procedures. You may specialise in surface irrigation, plumbing and drainage or pressurised irrigation systems. A Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation or a Certificate IV in Seed Production may also be suitable.
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Here are some potential career pathways within irrigation. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Irrigation
Irrigation Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Irrigation Specialist
$1,250 weekly pay
Irrigation Technician
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