ANZSCO ID 842
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Workers perform routine tasks in crop cultivation and animal production.
Tasks
Farm Workers perform a variety of routine tasks in cultivating and harvesting crops, feeding and raising of livestock and aquatic stock to support the production of breeding stock, meat, milk, eggs, wool and crops.
Tasks Include:
- patrolling, inspecting and reporting on the condition of crops and livestock
- loading and unloading seed grain, fertilisers and livestock feed
- planting trees, seeds, seedlings, roots, bulbs, tubers, vines and other plants using hand tools and farm machines
- undertaking soil preparation, cultivation and plant and crop maintenance duties such as thinning, weeding and hoeing row crops, and pruning and thinning trees and vines
- monitoring the condition of crops and livestock and ensuring that they have adequate water and feed
- operating and maintaining general farm machinery and water supply and irrigation systems
- harvesting, sorting and packing produce into containers
- mustering and droving livestock
- maintaining and cleaning farming infrastructure and equipment such as sheds, fences and plant
Job Titles/Subcategories
- 8421 Aquaculture Workers
- 8422 Crop Farm Workers
- 8423 Livestock Farm Workers
- 8424 Mixed Production Farm Workers
Study Pathway A Year 10 Certificate, Certificate I, or a short period of on-the-job training is sometimes needed, but is not necessary to work in this job.
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Soft Skills
You have a desire to grow and learn
You are happy to work by yourself & in a team
You enjoy a varied workday with different tasks
You enjoy working outdoors
Career Pathway
Complete a Certificate of Agriculture and work as a farm manager
