121411 - Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer

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

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.
  • Caveat 10
    • TSS, ENS - The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(7) of the Regulations).

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