Farrier
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 33Engineering Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 331Fabrication Engineering Trades Workers
Description
Inspects, trims and shapes horses' hooves, and forms, fits and nails horseshoes.
Unit group
3319 · Other Fabrication Engineering Trades WorkersDescription
This unit group covers Fabrication Engineering Trades Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Blacksmiths, Electroplaters, Farriers, Metal Casting Trades Workers, Metal Polishers and Sheetmetal Workers.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Inspects horses' hooves and assesses their condition
- Trims and shapes horses' hooves
- Measures horses' hooves for appropriate shoe size
- Fits and nails horseshoes securely onto hooves
- Provides advice to horse owners on hoof care and shoeing
- Prevents disease and cultivates overall hoof health
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/33/331/3319
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.