State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

121317: Mixed Livestock Farmer

Description

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise a variety of livestock.

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  
• 121315: Goat Farmer  
• 121316: Horse Breeder  
• 121318: Pig Farmer  
• 121321: Poultry Farmer  
• 121322: Sheep Farmer  
• 121399: Livestock Farmers nec  

• Occupation ceilings programme year 2018-2019
  You need to be a Registered User to access this content. Please, Sign up or Login here.
• Average Weekly / Annual Earnings 2018
  You need to be a Registered User to access this content. Please, Sign up or Login here.

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.
• Caveats / Conditions refer to current caveats applying for a particular occupation under specific visa programmes.

Disclaimer

The information in this website is intended to provide general information in relation to Australia’s General Skilled Migration program and the possible visa options for a particular occupation. Anzscosearch makes no warranty and will not be held liable for any loss or damage, whether direct or consequential in connection with the use of information contained in this website.

While due care has been taken to ensure that the content is kept-up-to-date and correct, the currency and thus accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed due to the frequent changes in migration law, policy and procedures and related processes.

It is important that you directly check the information published on official websites of the Department of Home Affairs, skills assessment bodies and other government agencies such as a state/territory governments.