UNIT GROUP 8416 MIXED CROP AND LIVESTOCK FARM WORKERS

MIXED CROP AND LIVESTOCK FARM WORKERS perform routine tasks in crop cultivation and animal production.

Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks Include:

• patrolling, inspecting and reporting on the condition of crops and livestock
• operating farm machines to cultivate, plant, fertilise, spray and harvest field crops
• maintaining and repairing buildings, machines, fences, plant and water systems
• loading and unloading seed grain, fertilisers and livestock feed, and loading field crops into transporters for marketing
• irrigating land for crop growth
• providing livestock with feed and water
• assisting with maintaining the health and welfare of livestock
• mustering and droving livestock to milking and shearing sheds and between paddocks to ensure sufficient feed is available

Occupation:
841611 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Worker

Alternative Title:
General Farm Hand

Performs routine tasks in crop cultivation and animal production.

Skill Level: 5