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363 Primary Production Supervisors and Specialists

ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Reference period
2022

363 Primary Production Supervisors and Specialists

Primary Production Supervisors and Specialists apply in-depth industry specific knowledge to undertake, manage and supervise aspects of breeding, feeding and raising livestock and aquatic stock, catching fish, cultivating and harvesting broadacre and horticultural crops, managing forests, and shearing or classing wool and hair from animals.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

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.

Tasks Include:

  • supervising the breeding, rearing and feeding of livestock for the production of breeding stock, milk, meat, eggs and wool or hair
  • shearing or classing wool and hair from animals
  • managing crops and pastures for livestock production
  • managing the planting, cultivation and harvest of broadacre or horticultural crops
  • managing implementation of animal health and plant pest control programs
  • supervising farming operations and maintenance of farming infrastructure
  • supervising work routines and training Farm Workers
  • undertaking specialised roles in agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries or forestry
Unit Group

3631 Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers

Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers apply in-depth industry specific knowledge to manage and supervise aspects of aquaculture, broadacre, horticultural crop, fisheries, forestry and vineyard production.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

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.

Tasks Include:

  • managing and supervising the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish, prawns, oysters and other aquatic stock
  • managing and supervising the planting, cultivation and harvesting of crops, including wine grapes
  • managing and supervising the cultivation and maintenance of natural and plantation forests
  • managing livestock breeding programs and the rearing of young livestock
  • managing and supervising stock feeding and watering programs
  • supervising and undertaking the operation and maintenance of farming equipment and machinery
  • supervising the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment and machinery used in aquaculture, fisheries, forestry and vineyard settings
  • supervising and managing the inspection and maintenance of farm infrastructure, including fencing, trellising and water supply systems
  • ensuring fishing gear is rigged to correct specifications including legislated requirements
  • managing offboarding of catches
  • conducting forestry and fisheries-specific safety drills
  • overseeing logging and haulage crews and directing activities for reafforestation
  • organising and training workers
  • supervising work routines and day to day production operations
  • supervising, maintaining and operating data collection and analysis and production technology systems
  • may undertake or supervise the application of pesticides and other chemicals

Occupations:

  • 363111 Aquaculture Supervisor
  • 363112 Fishing Leading Hand
  • 363113 Forestry Operations Supervisor
  • 363114 Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist
  • 363115 Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker
  • 363116 Senior Broadacre Crop Farm Worker
  • 363117 Vineyard Supervisor
  • 363199 Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers nec

363111 Aquaculture Supervisor

Supervises and performs specialist roles in aquacultural farming operations including in hatcheries, grow-out operations, and initial processing and packing of harvested product.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

  • Processing Supervisor (Aquaculture)

363112 Fishing Leading Hand

Supervises fishing hands to ensure safe, efficient and effective fishing operations, preservation of quality catch and cleanliness and maintenance of workplace.

Skill Level: 3

363113 Forestry Operations Supervisor

Supervises Forestry and Logging Workers to ensure safe, efficient and effective cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of natural and plantation forests.

Skill Level: 3

363114 Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist

Supervises or performs specialist roles in horticultural farming operations including the planting, cultivation, harvest and packing of horticultural crops.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

  • Horticultural Chemical Spray Operator
  • Horticultural Fertigation Manager
  • Horticultural Harvest Supervisor
  • Horticultural Irrigation Manager
  • Horticultural Machine Supervisor
  • Horticultural Packing Facility Supervisor
  • Horticultural Production Supervisor
  • Horticulture Section Manager

363115 Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker

Performs skilled tasks to manage and supervise the cultivation of broadacre crops and the breeding and raising of livestock.

Skill Level: 3

363116 Senior Broadacre Crop Farm Worker

Performs skilled tasks on a broadacre crop farm in managing and supervising the planting, cultivation, and harvest of broadacre crops.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

  • Broadacre Crop Chemical Spray Operator

363117 Vineyard Supervisor

Alternative Title:

  • Leading Hand (Vineyard)

Supervises aspects of vineyard operations including maintenance, pruning, harvest operations and disease and pest monitoring.

Skill Level: 3

363199 Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers nec

This occupation group covers Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers not elsewhere classified. This includes farm supervisors or specialists working on farms that involve two or more different commodity types not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 3

Unit Group

3632 Senior Livestock Farm Workers

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.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

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.

Tasks Include:

  • 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

Occupations:

  • 363211 Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker
  • 363212 Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker
  • 363213 Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker
  • 363214 Senior Piggery Stockperson
  • 363215 Senior Sheep Farm Worker
  • 363299 Senior Livestock Farm Workers nec

363211 Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker

Alternative Title:

  • Leading Hand (Beef Cattle)
  • Overseer (Beef Cattle)

Performs skilled tasks on a beef cattle farm or station in managing and supervising the breeding, raising, feeding, treatment and welfare of cattle.

Skill Level: 3

363212 Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker

Performs skilled tasks on a cattle and sheep farm in managing and supervising the breeding, raising, feeding, treatment and welfare of a cattle and sheep.

Skill Level: 3

363213 Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker

Alternative Title:

  • Dairy Herd Manager

Performs skilled tasks on a dairy farm in managing and supervising the breeding, raising, droving, feeding and milking of dairy cattle.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

  • Production Manager (Dairy Cattle) (Skill Level 2)

363214 Senior Piggery Stockperson

Alternative Title:

  • Senior Piggery Attendant

Performs skilled tasks in a piggery in managing and supervising the breeding, farrowing, raising, feeding, treatment and welfare of pigs.

Skill Level: 3

363215 Senior Sheep Farm Worker

Performs skilled tasks on a sheep farm or station in managing and supervising the breeding, raising, feeding, treatment and welfare of sheep.

Skill Level: 3

363299 Senior Livestock Farm Workers nec

This occupation group covers Senior Livestock Farm Workers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

  • Senior Horse Stud Worker
  • Senior Poultry Farm Worker
Unit Group

3633 Shearers and Wool Classers

Shearers and Wool Classers remove and classify wool and hair from sheep, goats, alpacas and other animals.

Indicative Skill Level:

The occupation Shearer has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

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)

The occupation Wool Classer has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

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 Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

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.

Tasks Include:

  • selecting and preparing shearing equipment
  • catching and positioning animals for shearing
  • shearing and removing wool and hair from animals
  • identifying contaminated fibre and injured, infected and diseased animals
  • treating skin cuts
  • returning shorn animals to let-out pens for counting and checking
  • inspecting fleece to determine its type according to physical characteristics (staple length and strength, fibre diameter, colour)
  • classing wool into lines to meet processors’ requirements and to optimise growers’ returns
  • managing wool handling teams
  • instructing wool handlers and supervising the picking up, skirting, rolling and pressing of fleeces
  • may service, maintain and repair shearing equipment
  • may shear stud animals with hand shears or special combs

Occupations:

  • 363311 Shearer
  • 363312 Wool Classer

363311 Shearer

Removes wool and hair from sheep, goats, alpacas and other animals.

Skill Level: 3

363312 Wool Classer

Classifies wool to industry standards or market requirements.

Skill Level:

  • 3 Australia
  • 2 New Zealand