Cotton Farm Worker
OSCA 841131·ANZSCO 842211
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Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Cotton Farm Worker is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
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About this career
Performs routine tasks on a cotton farm, such as cultivating and fertilising soil, and planting and irrigating crops. May spray pesticides on crops to treat disease and pests.
What they typically do
- Patrols, inspects and reports on the condition of cotton crops
- Undertakes soil preparation, cultivation and crop maintenance activities, such as thinning, weeding and hoeing
- Operates water and irrigation systems for cotton growth
- Maintains and cleans cotton farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, fences and machinery
- Bales and packs cotton, and loads it into transporters
- May spray cotton crops with pesticides to control weed growth, insects, fungus growth and diseases
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Cotton Farm Worker.
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