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1529 Other Livestock Farmers

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

1529 Other Livestock Farmers

This unit group covers Livestock Farmers not elsewhere classified. It includes Apiarists, Goat Farmers, Horse Breeders, Pig Farmers and Poultry Farmers.

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

152931 Apiarist

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and operates apiaries to produce honey, queen bee pollen, beeswax and royal jelly, breed queen bees, and pollinate crops.

Alternative title

  • Beekeeper

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of bees for apiary operations, including the production of honey and other bee products, packaging of bee products and the provision of pollination services
  • Harvests and processes honey and other bee products such as beeswax, propolis, royal jelly and bee pollen from hives
  • Breeds queen bees and manages the process of queen bee rearing
  • Inspects and monitors hives for signs of disease, pests and other issues
  • Provides nutrition, medication and pest control to maintain the health of bee colonies and prevent the spread of pests and disease
  • Directs and oversees general apiary activities, including the provision and maintenance of apiary infrastructure, such as hives and supporting apparatus
  • Oversees the transportation of bee hives to provide pollination services for crops
  • Maintains and evaluates records of apiary activities, including hive inspections, honey production and breeding records
  • Manages apiary business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise staff or contractors in apiary operations
Occupation

152932 Goat Farmer

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise goats for fibre, milk, meat and breeding stock.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of goats for fibre, milk, meat and breeding stock
  • Organises goat farming operations and routines, such as feeding, watering, herding, milking, shearing, and administration of vaccinations and medications
  • Selects and purchases breeding stock and manages goat breeding programs
  • Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of goats, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
  • Directs and oversees general goat farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as pens, fences, sheds and water supply systems
  • Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of goats for meat and breeding purposes, and the sale of goat fibre or milk
  • Maintains and evaluates records of goat farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
  • Manages goat farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise goat farm staff and contractors
Occupation

152933 Horse Breeder

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise horses for competition, dressage, eventing, showjumping, riding for pleasure and working.

Alternative title

  • Horse Stud Manager

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Plans, organises, controls and coordinates the breeding and raising of horses
  • Organises horse stud operations and routines, such as feeding, watering and exercising, and administration of nutrition programs, vaccinations and medications
  • Maintains records of horse pedigrees, selects and purchases horses for breeding, and manages breeding programs
  • Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of breeding stock and young horses, including by developing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
  • Directs and oversees general horse stud activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as stables, fences, paddocks, sheds and water supply systems
  • Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of horses
  • Manages horse stud business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise horse stud staff and contractors
Occupation

152934 Pig Farmer

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise pigs for meat and breeding stock.

Alternative title

  • Pig Farm Manager

Specialisation

  • Pig Breeder

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of pigs for meat and breeding stock
  • Organises pig farming operations and routines, such as feeding, watering, and administration of vaccines and medications
  • Selects and purchases breeding stock, and manages pig breeding programs
  • Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of pigs, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
  • Directs and oversees general pig farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as pens, sheds and water supply systems
  • Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of pigs for meat and breeding purposes
  • Maintains and evaluates records of pig farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
  • Manages pig farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise pig farm staff and contactors
Occupation

152935 Poultry Farmer

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise chickens, turkeys, ducks and other poultry for eggs, meat and breeding stock.

Alternative title

  • Poultry Farm Manager

Specialisations

  • Egg Producer
  • Hatchery Manager (Poultry)

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of poultry for eggs, meat and breeding stock
  • Organises poultry farming operations and routines, such as feeding, collecting and storing eggs, and administration of vaccinations and medications
  • Selects and purchases breeding stock, and manages poultry breeding programs
  • Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of poultry, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
  • Directs and oversees general poultry farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as barns, sheds, cages and hatchery equipment
  • Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of poultry and eggs
  • Coordinates and schedules activities such as breeding, storage, disposal of waste products and poultry hatch schedules
  • Maintains and evaluates records of poultry farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
  • Manages poultry farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise poultry farm staff and contractors
Occupation

152999 Livestock Farmers nec

This occupation group covers Livestock Farmers not elsewhere classified.

Skill level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

  • Alpaca Farmer
  • Crocodile Farmer
  • Deer Farmer
  • Dog Breeder
  • Worm Farmer