Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker – ANZSCO 363213

Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Workers perform skilled tasks on a dairy farm in managing and supervising the breeding, raising, droving, feeding and milking of dairy cattle.
Skill Level: 3

Alternative Title

- Dairy Herd Manager

Specialisations

Production Manager (Dairy Cattle) (Skill Level 2)

Potential Visa Pathways for Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker

Important: This occupation was released on 21 November 2021. The Department of Home Affairs is yet to announce the eligible visa pathways for this occupation. This page will be updated once more information is released.

Group: 3632 Senior Livestock Farm Workers

Description: Senior Livestock Farm Workers perform a variety of skilled tasks in managing and supervising the breeding, feeding, raising and milking of livestock for the production of breeding stock, milk, eggs, meat, wool and hair.

Tasks

Managing livestock breeding programs and the rearing of young livestock
Identifying livestock health and nutrition problems
Supervising animal health and welfare programs
Establishing and managing pastures and fodder crops for livestock production, and identifying plant health and nutrition problems
Developing and implementing livestock feeding plans
Implementing biosecurity management measures
Managing water supply and irrigation systems
Supervising farming operations such as herding, catching, drenching, and milking livestock
Supervising general farming activities such as maintenance and cleaning of livestock housing and other farm infrastructure
Supervising work routines and training farm workers
Supervising, maintaining and operating data collection and analysis and farm technology systems

Skill Level

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

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