121399 – Livestock Farmers nec
Description
This occupation group covers Livestock Farmers not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level
1
Alternative Titles
- Alpaca Farmer
- Crocodile Farmer (Aus)
- Dog Breeder
- Emu Farmer (Aus)
- Llama Farmer
- Ostrich Farmer
Skills Assessment Authority
VETASSESS
Caveats
Not eligible if:
- Caveat 9
- TSS, ENS – The position predominantly involves responsibility for low skilled tasks.
- Example 1: Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
- Example 2: Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
- Example 3: Truck driving.
- TSS, ENS – The position predominantly involves responsibility for low skilled tasks.
- Caveat 10
- TSS, ENS – The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(7) of the Regulations).
- Caveat 9
Group: 1213 Livestock Farmers
Description
plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock.
Tasks
- breeding and raising livestock for the production of honey, meat, milk, skins, eggs and wool
- monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock
- providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
- moving livestock to optimise feeding opportunities
- organising and conducting farming operations such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
- directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
- maintaining fences, equipment and water supply systems
- organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
- maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
- managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
- may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).