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Job / Qualification |
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job/career expectations
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Farmhand Assistant Certificate I in Agriculture |
Dairy
farm assistant jobs are usually the beginning of a career in the dairy
industry. Work undertaken usually involves working under direct supervision
and can include: Milking; operating farm vehicles and equipment; assisting
in livestock management; helping with general farm duties such as fencing
and farm maintenance.
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Farmhand Certificate
II in Agriculture |
A
dairy farmhand is likely to be involved in a wide range of tasks with
only limited supervision. Tasks could include:animal husbandry procedures
and handling; moving and drafting of livestock; pest control and application
of chemicals; fencing; irrigation and farm maintenance; simple testing
procedures and administration duties.
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Tradesperson Certificate
III in Agriculture |
A
dairy tradesperson is likely to be involved in a wide range of dairy
farm operations including:supervision of milking procedures; crop establishment
and fodder conservation animal husbandry programs; installation, operation
and service of water supply and irrigation systems; operation of a waste
system and implementation of a sustainable land use practices; communications
with dairy industry organisations, suppliers, consultants and contractors.
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Supervisor Certificate
IV in Agriculture |
A
dairy supervisor has responsibility for a number of workers and a range
of dairy farm activities including:monitoring dairy herd health and
overseeing milking; staff supervision and training; pasture and crop
management; supervision of machinery and equipment use; maintenance,
budget and stock control.
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Farm Manager Diploma
in Agriculture |
A
dairy farm manager is likely to have significant responsibilities in
managing dairy production activities including:property planning and
management; livestock breeding and production; staff management; business
planning and operations.
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Farm Owner-Manager Advanced
Diploma in Agriculture |
A
dairy farm owner-manager has the primary responsibility for ensuring
that the dairy enterprise is successfully managed.These responsibilities
may include:whole farm planning and management; managing production
systems; marketing of products; strategic planning; financial management.
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