MIXED CROP AND LIVESTOCK FARMER

ANZSCO 121411 - Registered Migration Australia

Description

A mixed crop and livestock farmer plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to both grow crops and to breed and raise livestock. In Australia a mixed crop and livestock farmer is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

  

 

Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer Alternative Titles

 

• Farmer and Grazier

 

 

Specialisations

 

• Cattle and Wheat Framer
• Lifestyle Block Farmer (NZ)
• Sheep and Wheat Farmer

 

 

Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skill list:

 

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

 

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: 1214 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

The job of a mixed crop and livestock farmer in Australia is to plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to both grow crops and to breed and raise livestock.

 

Tasks

• planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops and livestock
• breeding and raising livestock for the production of meat, wool, skins, milk or eggs, and growing grain, seed crops, vegetables, fruit or nuts
• monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock
• providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
• selecting and purchasing seed for planting, planning and implementing breeding programs
• directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising, and pest and weed control
• maintaining farm buildings, 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, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
• may select, train and supervise staff and contractors

 

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in the mixed crop and livestock farmer unit group (Group 1214) 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 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer Group

 

• 121411 Mixed Crop and Livestock 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

 

• Mixed Crop and Livestock 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

 

ANZSCO Occupations

 

• Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer Skilled visa application. Registered Migration Australia is a licensed migration company. We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.