Occupation

841332 Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

841332 Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker

Performs routine tasks in broadacre crop cultivation and livestock production.

Skill level: 5

Main tasks

  • Patrols, inspects and reports on the condition of broadacre crops and livestock
  • Maintains and cleans farm infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, pens, fences, plant, and water and irrigation systems
  • Loads and unloads seed grain, fertilisers and livestock feed, and loads produce into transporters
  • Provides livestock with feed and water, and implements livestock feeding programs
  • Assists with maintaining the health and welfare of livestock
  • Musters and droves livestock to milking and shearing sheds, and between paddocks to ensure sufficient feed is available