SHEEP FARMER

ANZSCO 121322 - Registered Migration Australia

Description
A sheep famer plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise sheep for wool, meat and breeding stock. In Australia a sheep famer is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Sheep Famer Alternative Titles

 

• Sheep Farm Manager

 

Specialisations

 

• Stud Sheep Farmer 
• Wool Grower

 

Occupation Lists
Sheep Farmer is on the following skill lists:

 

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

 

This occupation is not on the following skill lists:

 

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

 

 

 

Group: 1213 Livestock Farmers

 

 

 

Sheep Farmer job description - Registered Migration Australia

The job of a sheep famer 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 Sheep Famer 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 Sheep 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 sheep farmer group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

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

 

• Sheep Farmer is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more info 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 Sheep Farmer skilled visa application. Our clients receive the highest possible rate of success from our years of experience and in-depth knowledge of Australia’s Skilled Migration program.