Group
Occupation
841232 Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
841232 Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker
Performs routine tasks on a cattle and sheep farm, such as moving, feeding, counting, and assisting with animal husbandry.
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
- Assists with maintaining the health and welfare of cattle and sheep, including by patrolling, inspecting, and reporting on their condition
- Provides cattle and sheep with feed and water, and implements cattle and sheep feeding and welfare programs
- Establishes pastures and crops for cattle and sheep production
- Herds and droves cattle and sheep to access feed, as well as for shearing, milking, and other farming operations
- Undertakes general cattle and sheep farming activities, such as erecting and repairing fences, and maintaining and cleaning cattle and sheep housing
- Operates and maintains general farm machinery, and water supply and irrigation systems