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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Domestic Animal Care Workers are excluded from this occupation unit group. Domestic Animal Care Workers are included in Unit Group 4614 Domestic Animal Care Workers.

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Evaluates dogs to assess temperament and suitability for training
• Designs and implements training programs to teach dogs basic obedience commands
• Trains dogs to perform specific tasks such as search and rescue, detection or assistance work
• Uses positive reinforcement techniques to reward desired behaviours and discourage unwanted behaviours
• Conducts training sessions with individual dogs or groups of dogs
• Monitors and evaluates the progress of dogs during training, and adjusts training methods as required
• Provides guidance and support to dog owners on how to continue training at home
• Assists in the selection and placement of trained dogs with appropriate handlers or owners
• Keeps up to date with advancements in dog training techniques and professional development opportunities

Registration or licensing may be required.

Track Riders are excluded from this occupation. Track Riders are included in Occupation 341133 Track Rider.

• Horse Educator
• Racehorse Trainer
• Thoroughbred Horse Trainer

• Evaluates horses' physical condition and temperament to determine training needs
• Develops and implements training programs to improve horses' performance and behaviour, and reports on horses' progress
• Educates horses to obey verbal and non-verbal commands
• Trains horses to accept riders and pull vehicles
• Trains and conditions horses to perform in competitions, races and other horse-related activities
• Provides care and maintenance for horses, including feeding, grooming and medical attention
• May evaluate and select horses for purchase or sale based on their potential and suitability
• May assist with breeding and foaling processes, including selecting suitable mates and overseeing mating procedures

Registration or licensing may be required.

Horse Trainers are excluded from this occupation. Horse Trainers are included in Occupation 341132 Horse Trainer.

• Exercise Rider
• Trackwork Rider

• Rides thoroughbred horses at varying speeds to condition them for racing
• Exercises horses according to the instructions of a horse trainer
• Observes and assesses the horse's performance and behaviour during exercise, and reports on progress to the horse's trainers and owners
• Monitors the horse's physical condition and reports any signs of injury or illness
• Assists with the grooming and care of the horse, including feeding and stable maintenance

• Aquarist

• Feeds and waters animals according to schedules and dietary requirements
• Monitors animal health and behaviour, reporting concerns
• Cleans and maintains animal enclosures
• Assists with the capture, restraint and transportation of animals
• Administers medications and treatments to animals under veterinary direction
• Conducts inspections of animal enclosures to identify and address safety hazards and maintenance issues
• Interacts with visitors and participates in education programs, providing information about animals and conservation efforts

• Cameleer
• Marine Mammal Trainer
• Snake Catcher

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Critical Care and Emergency Veterinary Nurse
• Equine Veterinary Nurse

• Provides care and support to animals under treatment or in temporary residence at veterinary facilities
• Assists Veterinarians in performing procedures and operations on animals
• Prepares animals for surgery, including administering anaesthesia and monitoring vital signs
• Administers medications and treatments to animals as directed by Veterinarians
• Assists with diagnostic procedures such as taking X-rays or collecting samples for laboratory testing
• Provides post-operative care to animals, including monitoring their recovery and administering medications
• Ensures hygiene processes are maintained, including cleaning and sterilising equipment and facilities
• Provides basic grooming and hygiene care to animals, such as bathing and grooming
• Educates pet owners on proper animal care, and provides advice on nutrition, exercise and preventive health care
• Assists with euthanasia procedures and provides emotional support to pet owners

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

• Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Garden Labourers are excluded from this unit group. Garden Labourers are included in Occupation 842131 Garden Labourer.

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Garden Labourers are excluded from this occupation. Garden Labourers are included in Occupation 842131 Garden Labourer.

• Prepares and maintains seedbeds and growing sites
• Plants and transplants flowers, shrubs, hedges, trees and other plants
• Maintains planted and grassed areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering, mowing and removing trash, fallen branches and leaves
• Prunes and trims trees, shrubs and hedges to maintain their shape and improve plant health
• Installs plant support and protection devices
• Applies pesticides and herbicides to control pests and weeds

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

• Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Arboriculturist
• Urban Forester

• Arboricultural Consultant

• Assesses and documents tree health and risk in urban areas
• Advises on tree species selection for urban environments
• Develops, implements and monitors tree management plans
• Collaborates with planners and architects on tree integration in urban design
• Ensures tree management aligns with environmental regulations
• Conducts tree surveys and inventories
• Makes recommendations for tree planting, pruning and removal

• Tree Surgeon

• Utility Tree Worker

• Prunes and shapes branches of trees and shrubs to maintain their health and appearance
• Treats trees and shrubs for pests and diseases
• Removes dead or decaying trees to ensure safety and prevent potential hazards
• Provides advice on general tree care to clients
• Utilises skills such as aerial access using ropes or elevated work platforms, to prune, shape or remove trees
• Performs tree risk assessments
• Maintains and operates equipment and tools used in tree care, such as chainsaws and pruning shears

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Receives and prepares orders for floral arrangements according to customer preferences, seasonal demands and design principles
• Selects and purchases flowers and other materials needed for arrangements
• Provides advice and recommendations to customers on suitable floral arrangements for different occasions and seasons
• Trims, treats and stores flowers to ensure freshness and quality
• Creates and maintains displays of floral arrangements
• Keeps up to date with seasonal demands, current trends and techniques in floral design

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Installs and sets up irrigation systems according to design specifications
• Maintains, services and repairs irrigation systems by cleaning, flushing, troubleshooting and replacing faulty components to ensure proper functioning
• Monitors and adjusts irrigation schedules based on site conditions to maximise efficiency and water conservation
• Provides advice and guidance to clients on use and maintenance of the irrigation systems

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Landscape Construction Worker

• Structural Landscaper

• Interprets plans and drawings to construct garden landscapes
• Constructs hardscape structures such as gravel and paved walking areas, walls, fences, pergolas, ponds, barbecues and garden furniture
• Prepares seedbeds and growing sites for planting of softscapes such as tree plants, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
• Plants trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
• Prepares lawn areas by spreading topsoil and planting grass or by laying instant turf

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

• Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Sportsground Manager

• Golf Course Superintendent
• Head Curator (Sportsground)

• Plans and schedules the maintenance and upkeep of fine turf sporting facilities
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of Sports Turf Trades Workers and maintenance staff
• Develops and implements turf management programs to maintain and improve the condition of sporting facilities
• Manages sports facility irrigation systems and ensures proper watering
• Manages the treatment and prevention of pests and disease to enhance the presentation and playability of sport and recreation facilities
• Maintains records and prepares reports on the condition and maintenance of sports turf facilities
• Coordinates with other departments or organisations for the use of sporting facilities

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Greenkeeper
• Groundsperson (Sportsground)
• Turf Tradesperson

• Grounds Curator
• Sportsground Foreperson

• Maintains turf surfaces to ensure they are in optimal condition
• Operates and maintains irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of turf surfaces
• Applies treatments to maintain the health and appearance of turf surfaces
• Repairs and renovates turf surfaces as needed, including reseeding and sodding
• Monitors and controls pests and diseases affecting turf surfaces, and implements appropriate treatment measures
• Inspects turf surfaces to identify and address any issues or hazards
• Keeps records of maintenance activities, including fertilisation, pest control and irrigation schedules
• Provides maintenance advice to management

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Forest Nursery Production Operator
• Plant Propagator

• Prepares soil, fertiliser mixes and containers for planting
• Selects and plants seeds, bulbs and cuttings in beds, containers or trays
• Buds and grafts vegetative material onto rootstock
• Monitors, waters and fertilises plants to ensure their water and nutritional requirements are met
• Applies pesticides and appropriate treatments to control pests, diseases, weeds, and nutritional and environmental plant disorders
• Keeps records of soil mixtures, plantings, treatments, losses and yields
• Advises customers on plant selection and care

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Processing Supervisor (Aquaculture)

• Supervises the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish, prawns, oysters and other aquatic stock
• Supervises the inspection, operation and maintenance of specialised aquaculture equipment and machinery, including ponds, cages, recirculating aquaculture systems, longlines and flow-through systems
• Oversees the harvesting, sorting, grading and packing of aquatic stock
• Trains Aquaculture Workers, and supervises aquaculture farm work routines and day-to-day aquacultural production operations

• Ensures fishing gear is rigged to correct specifications, including legislated requirements
• Supervises the operation, cleaning and maintenance of vessel deck machinery and lifting appliances
• Oversees offboarding of catches
• Conducts fishing operations-specific safety drills
• Organises and trains Fishing Hands, and supervises fishing work routines and day-to-day fishing operations

• Timber Harvest Crew Leader

• Supervises the cultivation and maintenance of natural and plantation forests
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment and machinery used in forestry settings
• Oversees logging and haulage crews, and directs activities for harvesting and reafforestation
• Provides training and guidance to forestry and logging workers on correct techniques and procedures, and conducts forestry-specific safety drills

• 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

• Oversees the planting, cultivation and harvest of horticultural crops, and the packing and storage of horticultural produce
• Supervises horticultural farming routines such pruning, trimming, picking and tree training
• Oversees and undertakes the maintenance, repair and operation of horticultural farming machinery
• Monitors horticultural crops for signs of pests or disease, and to identify watering or nutrition problems
• Prepares and applies chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases
• Oversees the maintenance and use of horticultural farm equipment and infrastructure, including irrigation and fertigation systems
• Organises and trains horticultural farm workers, and supervises work routines and day-to-day horticultural production activities

• Oversees the planting, cultivation and harvesting of broadacre crops, as well as livestock breeding programs and the rearing of young livestock
• Identifies health and nutrition problems in livestock, and manages and supervises stock feeding and watering programs
• Supervises and undertakes the operation and maintenance of broadacre crop and livestock farming equipment and machinery
• Implements biosecurity measures
• Oversees the inspection and maintenance of broadacre crop and livestock farm infrastructure, including fencing, and water supply and irrigation systems
• Supervises, maintains and operates data collection and analysis and production technology systems, such as GPS, GIS, variable-rate technology, soil sensors and yield monitors
• Supervises work routines and trains Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Workers

• Broadacre Crop Chemical Spray Operator

• Oversees the planting, cultivation and harvesting of broadacre crops
• Supervises and undertakes the operation and maintenance of broadacre crop farming equipment and machinery
• Oversees the inspection and maintenance of broadacre crop farm infrastructure, including fencing and water supply systems
• Organises and trains broadacre crop farm workers, and supervises work routines and day-to-day broadacre farm production operations
• Supervises, maintains and operates data collection and analysis and production technology systems such as GPS, GIS, variable-rate technology, soil sensors and yield monitors
• May undertake or supervise the application of pesticides and other chemicals to broadacre crops

• Leading Hand (Vineyard)

• Oversees the planting, cultivation and harvesting of wine grapes
• Supervises and undertakes the operation and maintenance of specialised vineyard equipment and machinery
• Oversees the inspection and maintenance of vineyard infrastructure, including fencing, trellising and water supply systems
• Organises and trains vineyard workers, and supervises work routines and day-to-day vineyard production operations

• Mushroom Farm Supervisor

Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Workers are excluded from this unit group. Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Workers are included in Occupation 343135 Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker.

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

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

• Oversees beef cattle breeding programs and the rearing of calves
• Develops and implements beef cattle feeding plans, and identifies beef cattle health and nutrition problems
• Establishes and maintains pastures and fodder crops for beef cattle production, and identifies plant health and nutrition problems
• Supervises beef cattle health and welfare programs
• Implements biosecurity management measures
• Supervises farming operations such as herding, catching and drenching beef cattle
• Supervises general farming activities such as maintenance and cleaning of beef cattle housing, water supply and irrigation systems, and other farm infrastructure
• Supervises work routines and trains Beef Cattle Farm Workers

• Oversees cattle and sheep breeding programs and the rearing of calves and lambs
• Develops and implements cattle and sheep feeding plans, and identifies health and nutrition problems in cattle and sheep
• Establishes and maintains pastures and fodder crops for cattle and sheep production, and identifies plant health and nutrition problems
• Supervises health and welfare programs for cattle and sheep
• Implements biosecurity management measures
• Supervises farming operations such as herding, catching, drenching and milking cattle and sheep
• Supervises general farming activities such as maintenance and cleaning of cattle and sheep housing, water supply and irrigation systems, and other farm infrastructure
• Supervises work routines and trains Cattle and Sheep Farm Workers

• Dairy Herd Manager

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

• Oversees dairy cattle breeding programs and the rearing of calves
• Develops and implements dairy cattle feeding plans, and identifies health and nutrition programs in dairy cattle
• Establishes and maintains pastures and fodder crops for dairy cattle production, and identifies plant health and nutrition problems
• Supervises health and welfare programs for dairy cattle
• Implements biosecurity management measures
• Supervises dairy cattle farming operations such as herding, droving, drenching and milking
• Supervises general farming activities such as the maintenance and cleaning of dairy cattle housing, milking systems, water supply and irrigation systems, and other dairy cattle farm infrastructure
• Supervises work routines and trains Dairy Cattle Farm Workers

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Stable Foreperson

• Supervises horse farm or stable activities, including feeding, exercising, grooming and readying of horses for work, sport or recreational activities
• Oversees the rearing of young horses, including the wellbeing of broodmares, foals, weanlings and yearlings
• Supervises Stablehands, overseeing the cleaning and maintenance of stables and horse equipment
• Supervises the assembly, preparation and storing of feed, bedding and horse equipment
• Prepares and attends to horses for transportation to race days and other sports and recreational activities
• May train new Stablehands

• Senior Piggery Attendant

• Oversees pig breeding programs, including caring for farrowing sows and rearing piglets
• Develops and implements pig feeding programs, and identifies health and nutrition problems in pigs
• Supervises health and welfare programs for pigs
• Implements biosecurity management measures
• Manages water supply and irrigation systems
• Supervises general farming activities such as the movement of pigs, and maintenance and cleaning of pens and stalls, water supply systems, and other piggery infrastructure
• Supervises work routines and trains Piggery Farm Workers

• Oversees sheep breeding programs and the rearing of lambs
• Develops and implements sheep feeding plans, and identifies health and nutrition programs in sheep
• Establishes and maintains pastures and fodder crops for sheep production, and identifies plant health and nutrition problems
• Supervises health and welfare programs for sheep
• Implements biosecurity management measures
• Supervises sheep farming operations such as herding, catching and drenching sheep
• Supervises general farming activities such as the maintenance and cleaning of sheep housing, water supply and irrigation systems, and other farm infrastructure
• Supervises work routines and trains Sheep Farm Workers

• Senior Poultry Farm Worker

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Selects and prepares shearing equipment
• Catches and positions animals for shearing
• Shears and removes wool and hair from animals
• Identifies contaminated fibre and injured, infected and diseased animals
• Treats skin cuts on shorn animals
• Returns shorn animals to let-out pens for counting and checking
• May service, maintain and repair shearing equipment
• May shear stud animals with hand shears or special combs

• Inspects fleece to determine its type according to physical characteristics such as staple length and strength, fibre diameter and colour
• Classes wool into lines to meet processors' requirements and to optimise growers' returns
• Manages wool handling teams
• Instructs Wool Handlers and supervises the picking up, skirting, rolling and pressing of fleeces
• Records wool characteristics and the details of pressed wool bales, and prepares wool clip documentation