Livestock Farmers (ANZSCO 1213)

Wednesday 8 November 2023

1213 Livestock Farmers

Livestock Farmers play a vital role in the agricultural industry of Australia. They are responsible for planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, and performing farming operations to breed and raise livestock for various purposes such as breeding stock, milk, eggs, meat, honey, wool, and hair.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group require a high level of skill, typically commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, in some cases, relevant experience of at least five years may substitute for the formal qualification. Additional on-the-job training and experience may also be required (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

Breeding and raising livestock for the production of honey, meat, milk, skins, eggs, and wool.
Overseeing and undertaking breeding, feeding, and nutrition programs.
Monitoring and maintaining the health, welfare, and condition of livestock, including implementing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks.
Providing water, pastures, and fodder crops to ensure the health and condition of livestock.
Organizing farming operations and routines such as catching, drenching, and milking livestock, sterilizing machines, and packaging produce.
Directing and overseeing general farming activities, including infrastructure maintenance.
Organizing the sale, purchase, and transportation of livestock and produce.
Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market trends, and planning production accordingly.
Overseeing data collection, analysis, and farm technology systems.
Managing business capital, including budgeting, taxation, and debt management.
Supervising staff and contractors, if necessary.

Occupations:

121311 Apiarist
121312 Beef Cattle Farmer
121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer
121314 Deer Farmer
121315 Goat Farmer
121316 Horse Breeder
121318 Pig Farmer
121321 Poultry Farmer
121322 Sheep Farmer
121323 Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer
121399 Livestock Farmers nec

121311 Apiarist

Also known as a Beekeeper, an Apiarist plans, organizes, controls, coordinates, and operates apiaries to produce honey, queen bees, pollen, beeswax, and royal jelly. They are also responsible for breeding queen bees and pollinating crops.

Skill Level: 1

121312 Beef Cattle Farmer

Also known as Beef Cattle Farm Managers or Beef Cattle Graziers, Beef Cattle Farmers plan, organize, control, coordinate, and perform farming operations to breed and raise beef cattle for meat and breeding stock.

Skill Level: 1

121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer

Also known as a Dairy Cattle Farm Manager, a Dairy Cattle Farmer plans, organizes, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to breed and raise dairy cattle for milk, meat, and breeding stock. This occupation does not include Dairy Herd Managers, who are classified under a separate occupation.

Skill Level: 1

Specialization: Share Dairy Farmer

121314 Deer Farmer

A Deer Farmer plans, organizes, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to breed and raise deer for meat, velvet, hides, and breeding stock.

Skill Level: 1

121315 Goat Farmer

A Goat Farmer plans, organizes, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to breed and raise goats for fiber, milk, meat, and breeding stock.

Skill Level: 1

121316 Horse Breeder

Also known as a Horse Stud Manager, a Horse Breeder plans, organizes, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to breed and raise horses for various purposes such as competition, dressage, eventing, showjumping, pleasure riding, and working.

Skill Level: 1

121318 Pig Farmer

Also known as a Pig Farm Manager, a Pig Farmer plans, organizes, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to breed and raise pigs for meat and breeding stock.

Skill Level: 1

Specialization: Pig Breeder

121321 Poultry Farmer

Also known as a Poultry Farm Manager, a Poultry Farmer plans, organizes, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to breed and raise chickens, turkeys, ducks, and other poultry for eggs, meat, and breeding stock.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations: Egg Producer, Hatchery Manager (Poultry)

121322 Sheep Farmer

Also known as a Sheep Farm Manager, a Sheep Farmer plans, organizes, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to breed and raise sheep for wool, meat, and breeding stock.

Skill Level: 1

Specialization: Wool Grower

121323 Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer

Also known as a Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farm Manager, a Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer plans, organizes, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to breed and raise both cattle and sheep.

Skill Level: 1

121399 Livestock Farmers nec

This occupation group covers Livestock Farmers not elsewhere classified. It includes various occupations such as Alpaca Farmer, Crocodile Farmer, Dog Breeder, Emu Farmer, Llama Farmer, and Ostrich Farmer.

Skill Level: 1