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121218: Turf Grower

Description

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow turf.

Skill Level 1

Occupations at Skill Level 1 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.

• Assessing Authority

  VETASSESS: Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
  	http://www.vetassess.com.au/
  	[email protected]

• Alternative Titles
  • Turf Farmer

  Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.

Unit Group 1212: Crop Farmers

Description

Plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow crops.

Indicative Skill Level

• Tasks
  • Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops, such as grain, cotton, sugar cane, fruit and nuts, vegetables, turf and flowers, from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors
  • Selecting and planting seeds, seedlings and bulbs, and grafting new varieties to root stocks
  • Maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions
  • Organising and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
  • Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising and pest and weed control
  • Maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
  • Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
  • Managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise staff and contractors
• Other occupations in this Unit Group
  • 121211: Cotton Grower  
  • 121212: Flower Grower  
  • 121213: Fruit or Nut Grower  
  • 121214: Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower  
  • 121215: Grape Grower  
  • 121216: Mixed Crop Farmer  
  • 121217: Sugar Cane Grower  
  • 121221: Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)  
  • 121299: Crop Farmers nec  
• Occupation ceilings program year 2019-2020
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