ANZSCO code 121317

Mixed Livestock Farmer

Description

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise a variety of livestock.

Skill Level 1

Occupations at Skill Level 1 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.

Assessing Authority

• Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)

vetassess@vetassess.com.au

Unit Group 1213: Livestock Farmers

Description

Plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock.

Indicative Skill Level In Australia and New Zealand: 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).

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

 Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 121311: Apiarist
• 121312: Beef Cattle Farmer
• 121313: Dairy Cattle Farmer
• 121314: Deer Farmer
• 121315: Goat Farmer
• 121316: Horse Breeder
• 121318: Pig Farmer
• 121321: Poultry Farmer
• 121322: Sheep Farmer
• 121399: Livestock Farmers nec