Registered Migration Australia

Occupations in this Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same group, if not listed on the RSMS list or not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • This occupation is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more info regarding assessment bodies

Deer Farmer

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Description

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise deer for meat, velvet, hides and breeding stock.


Skill Level
1


Occupation Lists

Deer Farmer is only found on the following skill list as at July 1st, 2017:


This occupation is not on the following skill lists:

  • Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
  • Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
  • Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
  • Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)


Occupation lists are subject to change


Group: 1213 Livestock Farmers


Description
plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to both grow crops and to breed and raise livestock.


Tasks

  • 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


Skill Level
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).


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