State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

121315: Goat Farmer

Description

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise goats for fibre, milk, meat and breeding stock.

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]

Unit Group 1213: Livestock Farmers

Description

Plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock.

Indicative 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).

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

Other occupations in this Unit Group

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

• Occupation ceilings programme year 2018-2019
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Explanatory Notes - Information

Eligibility

The term “may be eligible” relates to general eligibility and should not be misinterpreted as your individual eligibility to apply for a visa. Note that additional specific requirements and criteria also apply to visa eligibility (e.g. higher English requirements, evidences of a job offer, etc).

Definitions

• Occupation List refers to the register of professional occupations which might qualify for an Australian Visa. There are 7 skilled occupation lists in total.
• MLTSSL is the acronym for 'Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List'.
• STSOL is the acronym for 'Short-term Skilled Occupation List'.
• ROL is the acronym for 'Regional Occupation List'.
• IMMI 18/051, IMMI 18/048, IMMI 18/049, IMMI 18/43, IMMI 18/050 refer to current Legislative Instruments which list the table of occupations appropriate for the respective visa programmes.
• Conditions refer to current caveats applying for a particular occupation under specific visa programmes.

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