| Occupation Title | MIXED LIVESTOCK FARMER |
| ANZSCO Code | 121317 |
| Occupations in this 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 |
| Description | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise a variety of livestock. |
| Skill Level | 1 |
| Specialisation | None |
| Occupation List | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Caveats | Excludes positions that:
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| Caveat Relevant ‘note’ no. in instrument | 9,10 |
| 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 | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | VETASSESS |
| Related Occupations | 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 |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship |
| English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |
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