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1513 Mixed Production and Aquaculture Farmers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

1513 Mixed Production and Aquaculture Farmers

Plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform aquaculture farming operations and farming operations spanning two or more of the four different primary production areas - broadacre crops, horticultural crops, livestock and aquaculture.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Occupation

151331 Aquaculture Farmer

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise fish and other aquatic stock.

Alternative title

  • Aquaculture Farm Manager

Specialisations

  • Grow-out Manager (Aquaculture)
  • Hatchery Manager (Aquaculture)
  • Oyster Farmer

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Plans and coordinates the operations of hatcheries and grow-out operations to breed and produce aquatic stock such as fish, oysters, crayfish, marron or prawns
  • Plans and coordinates the cultivation and production of seaweed for food, animal feed, biofuels and fertilisers
  • Coordinates and oversees strategies to monitor the environment and maintain optimal growing conditions for aquatic stock and seaweed, minimise the impact of operations on the environment, and manage biosecurity and other risks
  • Directs and oversees general aquaculture farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of farming infrastructure and equipment
  • Directs and oversees the transportation of aquatic stock to new tanks, ponds, cages and floating net pens
  • Coordinates and oversees harvesting, grading, processing and packaging operations for aquatic stock and seaweed
  • Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of aquatic stock and seaweed
  • Maintains and evaluates records of aquaculture farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
  • Manages aquaculture farm business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise aquaculture farm staff and contractors
Occupation

151332 Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming and farm management activities involving the cultivation of broadacre crops and the breeding and raising of livestock.

Alternative title

  • Farmer and Grazier

Specialisations

  • Cattle and Wheat Farmer
  • Sheep and Wheat Farmer

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Grows broadacre crops, and breeds and raises animals for the production of food, wool, skins, milk or eggs
  • Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of livestock, including by providing pastures, fodder and water
  • Plans and maintains broadacre crop production by selecting seed and coordinating cultivation, fertilising, watering and crop health strategies
  • Develops and oversees strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
  • Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of broadacre crop and livestock farming infrastructure, such as equipment, machinery, sheds, and water supply and irrigation systems
  • Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
  • Maintains and evaluates records of broadacre crop and livestock farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
  • Manages broadacre crop and livestock farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise broadacre crop and livestock farm staff and contractors
Occupation

151399 Mixed Production and Aquaculture Farmers nec

This occupation group covers Mixed Production and Aquaculture Farmers not elsewhere classified.

Skill level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

  • Livestock and Fruit Farmer
  • Livestock and Vegetable Farmer