Occupation

841134 Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker (Aus) / Field Farm Worker (NZ)

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

841134 Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker (Aus) / Field Farm Worker (NZ)

Performs routine tasks on a grain, oilseed, protein, pulse, or pasture farm, such as cultivating and fertilising soil, and planting and irrigating crops. May spray pesticides on crops to treat disease and pests.

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Patrols, inspects, and reports on the condition of grain, oilseed, pulse and pasture crops
  • Undertakes soil preparation and crop maintenance duties, such as ploughing, harrowing, and weeding
  • Operates water and irrigation systems for grain, oilseed, pulse, or pasture crop growth
  • Siloes and bales produce, and loads it into transporters when required
  • Maintains, cleans, and operates grain, oilseed, pulse, and pasture farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, fences, and machinery
  • May spray crops with pesticides to control weed growth, insects, fungus growth, and diseases