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Pig Farmer - 121318

Description

Pig Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and performs farming operations to breed and raise pigs for meat and breeding stock.

Skill Level

1

Alternative Titles

  • Pig Farm Manager

Specialisations

  • Pig Breeder
Skills Assessment Requirements

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Pig Farmer is Vocational & Education Training Assessment (VETASSESS). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Qualification assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher in a highly relevant field of study AND at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years

OR

  • Qualification assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher WITH an additional qualification at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field of study AND at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years

OR

  • Qualification assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher WITHOUT a highly relevant field of study AND at least three years of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years
  • Applicants must meet both the qualification and employment requirements to obtain a positive skills assessment
  • Highly relevant fields of study include:
    • Agriculture
    • Animal Science & Husbandry
    • Biology
    • Pig Breeding
    • Pork Production
    • Veterinary Science

Important

  • According to VETASSESS, your pre-qualification experience may be considered in the skills assessment if it meets the following requirements:
    • 5 years of relevant pre-qualification employment; and
    • 1 year of highly relevant employment within the past five years
Group Title 1213 Livestock Farmers
Group Description

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

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

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).

Occupations in this 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
  • 121323 Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer
  • 121399 Livestock Farmers nec

How to calculate your points (skilled visas)

To apply for a skilled visa, you must determine your points score. The minimum required to be eligible is 65 points. However, depending on your occupation, the demand, and the state you are applying to, you may need a higher score to receive an invitation.

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