Artificial Insemination Technical Officer
Agricultural Technicians perform tests and experiments
ANZSCO ID 311113
Assists Livestock Farmers and Farm Managers in breeding, raising and managing livestock by undertaking technical animal husbandry tasks such as pregnancy testing, artificial insemination, lactation management and providing nutrition assessment and advice.
Job Titles
- Agricultural Technician
Tasks
- Assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains
- Artificially inseminating livestock for breeding purposes
- Providing advice on breeding selection and techniques
- Pregnancy testing of livestock
- Collecting and collating data for research
Study Pathways
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. At least three years 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. (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
- Certificate III in Agriculture
- Artificially inseminate livestock AHCAIS303
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Soft Skills
- Confidence working with large animals
- Interest in animal welfare
- Interest in genetics and herd improvement
- Highly organised
- Good communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Excellent record keeping skills
- Understand existing artificial insemination techniques
Career Pathway
- Geneticist
- Animal researcher
- Vet