Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer

ANZSCO 121411

Description

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to both grow crops and to breed and raise livestock.

 

Skill Level
1

 

Alternative Titles

• Farmer and Grazier

 

Specialisations

• Cattle and Wheat Framer
• Lifestyle Block Farmer (NZ)
• Sheep and Wheat Farmer

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• RSMS Occupations List
• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List

 

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List

 

Group: 1214 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers

 

Description
plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to both grow crops and to breed and raise livestock.

 

Tasks

• planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops and livestock
• breeding and raising livestock for the production of meat, wool, skins, milk or eggs, and growing grain, seed crops, vegetables, fruit or nuts
• monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock
• providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
• selecting and purchasing seed for planting, planning and implementing breeding programs
• directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising, and pest and weed control
• maintaining farm buildings, 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, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
• 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).

Occupations in this Group

• 121411 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP

 

ANZSCO Occupations

• Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations

Skilled Visa Categories

• Employer Nomination Subclass 186 Visa
• Regional Sponsored Migration Subclass 187 Visa
• Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa
• Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 Visa
• Temporary Work (Long Stay) Subclass 457 Visa
• Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489 Visa

 

 

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