How do I become a irrigation technician
Get qualified to work as a irrigation technician with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Irrigation Technician generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 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.
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This industry has seen an increase in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 29,400 people working in the gardening industry in Australia and many of them specialise as an Irrigation Technician. Irrigation Technicians may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’d like to work as an Irrigation Technician, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Horticulture. This course will develop your skills with plant establishment, soil health, costing out projects and working within a budget. You may decide to further your studies with a Diploma of Horticulture.
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- 22273VIC Diploma of Agronomy
- 22650VIC Diploma of Applied Horticultural Science
- AHC20320 Certificate II in Production Horticulture
- AHC20320 Certificate II in Production Horticulture (Horticulture)
- AHC20621 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
- AHC20720 Certificate II in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production)
- AHC30624 Certificate III in Production Horticulture
- AHC31120 Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production)
- AHC31124 Certificate III in Nursery Operations
- AHC31324 Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
- AHC32422 Certificate III in Irrigation Technology
- AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture
- AHC41116 Certificate IV in Irrigation
- AHC41119 Certificate IV in Irrigation Management
- AHC50320 Diploma of Production Horticulture
- AHC50324 Diploma of Production Horticulture
- AHC51920 Diploma of Applied Agronomy
- AHCMOM202 Operate Tractors
- AHCMOM317 Operate Tractors with Attachments
- AHCSS00074 Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
- AHCWHS302 Contribute to Workplace Health and Safety Processes
- Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Sports Turf Science and Management)
- FBP30921 Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations
- NWP30219 Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation
- NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Irrigation Water Supply)
- NWP30415 Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation
- NWP40120 Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations (Irrigation Water Supply)
- RIICRC208E Lay Pipes
- Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture
- Undergraduate Certificate in Viticulture and Winemaking
Irrigation Technician careers
An Irrigation Technician works on a range of irrigation systems for residential gardens, community parks and landscaped areas. You might install irrigation systems to meet the needs of different projects or provide maintenance on already established systems. Irrigation Technicians might conduct repairs or adjustments to irrigation set ups.
Irrigation Technicians require good technical skills and the ability to use their knowledge in a range of settings. You’ll need to show excellent observational skills and be able to pay attention to detail. Irrigation Technicians may work as part of a larger team so communication skills are important. You’ll need to be willing to work outdoors in a range of weather conditions.
