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CROP FARMERS NEC-ANZSCO :121299

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ANZSCO 121299: CROP FARMERS NEC


Major Group: 1 - Managers | Sub-Major Group: 12 - Farmers and Farm Managers | Minor Group: 121 - Farmers and Farm Managers | Unit Group: 1212 - Crop Farmers

Description:
This occupation group covers Crop Farmers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level 1 : Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupation in NEC category
  • Coffee Grower (Aus)
  • Ginger Farmer
  • Hop Farmer
  • Mushroom Farmer
  • Tea Tree Farmer
  • Tree Farmer
Not elsewhere classified (nec) categories are used for known, discrete occupations which are not separately identified in ANZSCO Version 1.2 because of their lack of numerical significance in Australia or New Zealand. The occupation titles listed under nec categories are illustrative of the scope and range of occupations included in the nec category.

UNIT GROUP 1212: CROP FARMERS


Description: Plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow crops.

Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks
  • planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops, such as grain, cotton, sugar cane, fruit and nuts, vegetables, turf and flowers, from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors
  • selecting and planting seeds, seedlings and bulbs, and grafting new varieties to root stocks
  • maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions
  • organising and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
  • directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising and pest and weed control
  • maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
  • maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
  • managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
Other occupations in this Unit Group
  • 121211 - Cotton Grower
  • 121212 - Flower Grower
  • 121213 - Fruit or Nut Grower
  • 121214 - Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower
  • 121215 - Grape Grower
  • 121216 - Mixed Crop Farmer
  • 121217 - Sugar Cane Grower
  • 121218 - Turf Grower
  • 121221 - Vegetable Grower