Occupation

841134 Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

841134 Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker

Performs routine tasks on a grain, oilseed, protein, pulse or pasture farm, such as cultivating and fertilising soil, and planting and irrigating crops. May spray pesticides on crops to treat disease and pests.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Patrols, inspects and reports on the condition of grain, oilseed, pulse and pasture crops
  • Undertakes soil preparation and crop maintenance duties, such as ploughing, harrowing and weeding
  • Operates water and irrigation systems for grain, oilseed, pulse or pasture crop growth
  • Siloes and bales produce, and loads it into transporters when required
  • Maintains, cleans and operates grain, oilseed, pulse and pasture farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, fences and machinery
  • May spray crops with pesticides to control weed growth, insects, fungus growth and diseases