Dairy Cattle Farmer
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Managers
Classification
- Major group
- 1Managers
- Sub-major group
- 12Farmers and Farm Managers
- Minor group
- 121Farmers and Farm Managers
- Unit group
- 1213Livestock Farmers
Description
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise dairy cattle for milk, meat and breeding stock.
Alternative titles
- Dairy Cattle Farm Manager
Specialisations
- Share Dairy Farmer
- Sharemilker
Unit group
1213 · Livestock FarmersDescription
UNIT GROUP 1213 LIVESTOCK FARMERS LIVESTOCK FARMERS plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock.
Skill level
Australia
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).
New Zealand
In Australia and New Zealand: 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).
Occupation skill level 1
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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