Crop Farmers NEC
121299 · Very Heavy Next-day readyDescription
This occupation group covers crop farmers not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include: ginger farmer, hop farmer and tree farmer.
Typical work tasks
- Co-ordinates production and marketing of crops from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors; plants seeds, seedlings and bulbs, and grafts new varieties to root stocks; maintains crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintains optimal growing conditions; conducts farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and despatch of produce; oversees general farming activities such as fertilising and pest and weed control; maintains farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems; maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand; manages business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management; selects, trains and supervises staff and contractors.
Typical work environment
- Frequently works outdoors in the farm environment performing and supervising farming tasks on-site but also occasionally works indoors in offices to plan and coordinate tasks and projects.
- Office work areas will frequently be heated, ventilated, clean and well maintained. Outside work will be in all weathers and is likely to often be in a dirty or rugged environment.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Light to very heavy work with frequent standing and walking In the office this is sedentary work with frequent sitting. Occasional to frequent lifting, carrying or pulling up to a very heavy physical demand level.
- Bending, squatting or crouching and stretching, twisting, climbing is likely to be required on a regular basis when engaged in the physical tasks of farming.
- There is occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements required when using a wide range of hand tools associated with farm work. There is also occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements required when using hand-held objects/equipment in the office including pens, calculators and using a keyboard, mouse and customised design software.
- Driving is likely to be required occasionally to frequently.
- Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with communication, interpersonal, organisational, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.
Entry signal Model estimate
Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.
Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready Yes
Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.
How this was determined (model-generated): Crop farmers nec enter via accumulated farming experience; no statutory licence for crop farming; next-day ready holds.
Entry Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.