UNIT GROUP 9921 FARM HANDS
FARM HANDS perform routine tasks to assist in plant cultivation and animal production in various types of agricultural establishments.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is completion of compulsory secondary education or higher qualification.
Tasks Include:
- patrolling, inspecting and reporting on the condition of crops and animal stock
- operating farm machinery to cultivate, plant, fertilise, spray and harvest field crops
- maintaining and repairing buildings, machinery, fences, plant and water systems
- loading and unloading seed grain, fertilisers and livestock feed, and loading field crops into transporters for marketing
- planting fruit and nut trees, seeds, seedlings, roots, bulbs, vines and other plants using hand tools or farm machinery
- grooming, feeding and caring for stud animals
- handling fleeces and controlling sheep for shearing
Occupations:
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