BEEF CATTLE FARMER

ANZSCO 121312 - Registered Migration Australia

Description
A beef cattle farmer plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise beef cattle for meat and breeding stock. A beef cattle farmer in Australia is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Beef Cattle Farmer Alternative Titles

 

• Beef Cattle Farm Manager
• Beef Cattle Grazier

 

Beef Cattle Farmer Specialisations

 

• Stud Beef Cattle Manager

 

Beef Cattle Farmer Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skill list:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

 

• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

 

 

Group: 1213 Livestock Farmers

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

The job of a beef cattle farmer job in Australia is to 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 the beef cattle farmer unit group (Group: 1213) 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).

 

Occupations within the Beef Cattle Farmer Group:

 

• 121311 Apiarist
• 121312 Beef Cattle Farmer
• 121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer
• 121314 Deer Farmer
• 121315 Goat Farmer
• 121316 Horse Breeder
• 121317 Mixed Livestock Farmer
• 121318 Pig Farmer
• 121321 Poultry Farmer
• 121322 Sheep Farmer
• 121399 Livestock Farmers nec

 

 

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

 

 

Beef Cattle Farmer English Requirement

 

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Beef Cattle Farmer is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

Visa Caveats

 

• The following caveats apply for Subclass 457 visa or ENS (Subclass 186) Direct Entry Stream application:

 

Caveat 9
The position predominantly involves responsibility for low skilled tasks.
Example 1: Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2: Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3: Truck driving.

 

Caveat 10
The position is not located in regional Australia

 

For Subclass 457 visa application this occupation is restricted to regional areas on the RSMS postcode list

 

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your beef cattle farmer skilled visa application. Registered Migration Australia is a licensed migration company. We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.