LIVESTOCK FARMERS plan, direct, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience.
In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§breeding and raising livestock for the production of livestock, meat, wool, skins, milk, eggs and honey
§monitoring and maintaining the health of stock, providing pasture and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels and moving stock to optimise feeding opportunities
§organising and conducting farming operations such as catching and loading livestock, shearing, milking, sterilising machines and collecting, grading and packaging of produce
§directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising, pest and weed control and maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
§managing business capital, maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
Occupations: 1312-11 Mixed Livestock Farmer 1312-13 Beef Cattle Farmer 1312-15 Dairy Farmer 1312-17 Sheep Farmer 1312-19 Pig Farmer 1312-21 Poultry Farmer 1312-23 Horse Breeder 1312-25 Apiarist
1312-79 Livestock Farmers nec
1312-11 Mixed Livestock Farmer
Plans, directs, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise mixed livestock.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§plans and implements breeding programs
§monitors and maintains health and condition of stock
§provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
§moves stock to optimise feeding opportunities
§directs and oversees general farming activities such as fertilising, pest and weed control
§maintains farm buildings, fences, water systems and equipment
§organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock
§maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitors market activity and plans production accordingly
§manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
§may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
1312-13 Beef Cattle Farmer Beef Cattle Farm Manager Beef Cattle Grazier
Plans, directs, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise beef cattle for meat production and breeding stock.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§plans and implements breeding programs
§monitors and maintains health and condition of stock
§provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
§moves stock to optimise feeding opportunities
§directs and oversees general farming activities such as fertilising, pest and weed control
§maintains farm buildings, fences, water systems and equipment
§organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock
§maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitors market activity and plans production accordingly
§manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
§may select, train and supervise staff and contractors Specialisations:
Beef Cattle Stud Farmer
1312-15 Dairy Farmer
Dairy Cattle Farm Manager Dairy Cattle Grazier
Plans, directs, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise dairy cattle for milk, breeding stock and meat.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§plans milking schedules and milks cows using milking machines
§plans and implements breeding programs
§monitors and maintains health and condition of stock
§provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
§cleans sheds, sterilises milking machines and equipment to maintain product quality and health standards
§directs and oversees general farming activities such as fertilising, pest and weed control
§maintains farm buildings, fences, water systems and equipment
§organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock, milk produce and sells cull cows for meat
§maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitors market activity and plans production accordingly
§manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
§may select, train and supervise staff and contractors Specialisations:
Dairy Cattle Stud Farmer
1312-17 Sheep Farmer Sheep Farm Manager
Plans, directs, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise sheep for the production of wool, meat, and breeding stock.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§plans and implements breeding programs
§monitors and maintains health and condition of stock
§provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
§moves stock to optimise feeding opportunities
§organises shearing programs and markets wool
§markets sheep for slaughter and as breeding stock
§directs and oversees general farming activities such as fertilising, pest and weed control
§maintains farm buildings, fences, water systems and equipment
§maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitors market activity and plans production accordingly
§manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
§may shear and crutch sheep, class wool and attend wool auctions
§may select, train and supervise staff and contractors Specialisations:
1312-19 Pig Farmer Pig Farm Manager
Plans, directs, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise pigs for the production of meat and breeding stock.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§plans and implements breeding programs
§organises feed formulation and the feeding and watering of pigs
§monitors and maintains health and condition of stock
§directs and oversees general farming activities such as ensuring piggeries are maintained and cleaned
§maintains farm buildings, fences, water systems and equipment
§organises the sale, purchase and transportation of pigs
§maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitors market activity and plans production accordingly
§manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
§may select, train and supervise staff and contractors Specialisations:
Pig Breeder
1312-21 Poultry Farmer Poultry Farm Manager
Plans, directs, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise chickens, turkeys, ducks and other poultry for egg and meat production.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§plans and implements breeding programs
§supplies feed, water, protection from the elements, comfortable temperature, ventilation and lighting conditions for poultry
§observes egg quality, bird body weight, health and condition, and adjusts feeding programs
§collects, grades and packages eggs and selects poultry for slaughter
§cleans and disinfects equipment, pens, sheds and cages
§maintains farm buildings, fences, water systems and equipment
§organises the sale, purchase and transportation of poultry, egg and other produce
§maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitors market activity and plans production accordingly
§manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
§may select, train and supervise staff and contractors Specialisations:
Chicken Meat Producer Egg Producer
Hatchery Manager
1312-23 Horse Breeder Horse Stud Manager
Plans, directs, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed horses.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§studies records of bloodlines, physical appearance and performance characteristics of horses to determine breeding combinations
§selects stock for sale and arranges purchase of bloodstock
§monitors and maintains health and condition of stock
§mates selected mares and stallions
§directs and oversees exercising of horses
§provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
§directs and oversees general farming activities such as growing fodder and grain, fertilising, pest and weed control
§maintains farm buildings, fences, water systems and equipment
§maintains and evaluates records of farming activities including records of breeding, dietary and other stud information
§manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
§may select, train and supervise staff and contractors Specialisations:
Stud Master/Mistress
1312-25 Apiarist Beekeeper
Plans, directs, coordinates and operates apiaries to produce honey, queen bee pollen, beeswax, royal jelly and to pollinate crops.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years’ relevant experience.
In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§purchases, assembles, maintains and repairs beehives, protective clothing and associated equipment
§transports beehives to apiary sites which have been assessed for honey production potential and re-queens colonies as appropriate
§inserts honeycombs into beehives
§removes bees from beehives, removes honey from honeycombs and packages honey for sale
§organises the sale of honey and other produce, and negotiates the sale and purchase of bees
§maintains and evaluates records of apiary activities, monitors market activity and plans production accordingly
§manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
§may negotiate with farmers to provide pollination services and lease beehives for crop pollination
§may process and clean beeswax
§may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
1312-79 Livestock Farmers nec
This occupation group covers Livestock Farmers not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Occupations in this group include:
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