This occupation group covers Primary Products Inspectors not elsewhere classified.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Inspecting animals, plants and agricultural produce to identify product quality issues, and providing advice to producers
Auditing and monitoring quality procedures at farms and food handling and processing facilities to ensure compliance with required standards
Testing samples of produce for quality, size and purity
Ensuring that required standards of hygiene are observed at storage, processing and packing facilities and in transport vehicles
Advising primary producers on economic aspects of disease eradication and informing producers and the general public of the health implications of diseases and impurities
Advising on the identification of pests and diseases and on regulations pertaining to grading, packing and loading of products
Examining imported plants and animals, and products, such as timber, seeds and dried fruits, and making quarantine arrangements
Patrolling and investigating waterways for unlawful fishing activities and the removal of protected marine life
Educating, advising and providing information on a wide range of topics relating to fish and their protection
May initiate or assist in legal action to enforce regulations
Alternative Titles
• Dairy Quality Assurance Officer
• Fruit and Vegetable Inspector
Assessment Documents
Qualifications
Employment references
CV
Passport
English test
Check VETASSESS website for current requirements.
Primary Products Inspectors nec (ANZSCO 311399) | Australian Occupation Guide