Sheep Farm Worker
OSCA 841237·ANZSCO 842317
1,100
42.7%
26.5%
38 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Sheep 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 sheep farm, such as feeding and herding sheep into pens in preparation for branding, shearing, crutching and yarding for sale.
What they typically do
- Assists with maintaining the health and welfare of sheep, including by patrolling, inspecting and reporting on their condition
- Provides sheep with feed and water, and implements sheep feeding and welfare programs
- Establishes pastures and crops for sheep production
- Herds and droves sheep to access feed, as well as for shearing, milking and other farming operations
- Undertakes general sheep farming activities, such as erecting and repairing fences, and maintaining and cleaning sheep housing
- Operates and maintains general farm machinery, and water supply and irrigation systems
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Sheep Farm Worker.
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