Beef Cattle Farmer - ANZSCO 121312

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise beef cattle for meat and breeding stock.

VETASSESS

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Employer Sponsorship: 186 TRT, 494
State Nomination: 491
Occupation List: ROL

Group: 1213 Livestock Farmers

plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock.

breeding and raising livestock for the production of honey, meat, milk, skins, eggs and wool
monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock
providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
moving livestock to optimise feeding opportunities
organising and conducting farming operations such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
maintaining 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 including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
may select, train and supervise staff and contractors

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).