Livestock and Animal Production

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Livestock Transporter

A Livestock Transporter moves animals between locations, ensures animal welfare, drives heavy vehicles, and handles loading and unloading tasks.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Farmhand

A Farmhand performs varied tasks like feeding livestock, operating machinery, maintaining equipment, and assisting with crop care in all weather.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Beginner

Station Hand

A Station Hand performs daily tasks on agricultural properties, which may include mustering livestock, fixing fences, and operating machinery.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Piggery Attendant

A Piggery Attendant manages daily operations by caring for pigs, maintaining their environment, and assisting with breeding and transport.

Avg yearly income $60,996
Skill level Beginner

Bore Runner

A Bore Runner ensures water points on cattle stations function properly, performing maintenance and monitoring water supply for livestock.

Avg yearly income $49,920
Skill level Beginner

Organic Farmer

Organic Farmers grow crops and raise livestock without chemicals, managing daily tasks like planting, harvesting, and equipment maintenance.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Poultry Farm Worker

A Poultry Farm Worker performs daily tasks on a poultry farm, including feeding, monitoring health, collecting eggs, and maintaining cleanliness.

Avg yearly income $60,424
Skill level Beginner

Farm Manager

A Farm Manager oversees farm operations, making strategic decisions, managing staff, ensuring compliance, and handling administration tasks.

Avg yearly income $96,356
Skill level Advanced

Station Manager

Station Managers oversee cattle stations, ensuring productivity, profitability, and compliance with regulations while managing a team and performing various tasks.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Advanced

Dairy Farm Manager

A Dairy Farm Manager oversees cattle health, pasture preparation, milking, equipment maintenance, and milk sales, requiring animal handling and management skills.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Cattle Worker

A Cattle Worker cares for and manages cattle, ensuring their health, welfare, and productivity while supporting farm operations.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Livestock Worker

A Livestock Worker cares for and manages farm animals, ensuring their health, welfare, and productivity through daily routines and maintenance.

Avg yearly income $66,664
Skill level Advanced

Agribusiness Manager

An Agribusiness Manager oversees operations of a farm or agricultural business, focusing on marketing, accounting, and profitability strategies.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Sheep Shearer

A Sheep Shearer removes wool using shearing equipment, handling animals while ensuring their health and working long hours in a physically demanding role.

Avg yearly income $59,956
Skill level Beginner

Sheep Shearing Trainer

A Sheep Shearing Trainer supervises shearers, training them in skills, animal handling, and equipment use while ensuring industry standards are met.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Wool Classer

A Wool Classer appraises and sorts wool based on quality for market sale, requiring attention to detail, physical fitness, and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in livestock and animal production

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
TLI31222

Certificate III in Driving Operations
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$4,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Street Sweeper Driver Taxi Driver Forklift Driver
Dump Truck Operator Fuel Tanker Driver Tour Driver Truck Driver Bus Driver Fleet Manager Fleet Controller Livestock Transporter
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Street Sweeper Driver Taxi Driver Forklift Driver Dump Truck Operator Fuel Tanker Driver Tour Driver Truck Driver Bus Driver Fleet Manager Fleet Controller Livestock Transporter + 8 more
AMP80215

Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness
On Campus
12 months
$25,000
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Manager Supply Chain Manager Operations Manager
Farm Manager Agricultural Economist Livestock Manager Agricultural Consultant
+ 4 more
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Manager Supply Chain Manager Operations Manager Farm Manager Agricultural Economist Livestock Manager Agricultural Consultant + 4 more
AHC40122

Certificate IV in Agriculture
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 30 months
$3,240 - $19,124
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Livestock Manager
Cattle Worker Livestock Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Livestock Manager Cattle Worker Livestock Worker + 2 more
AHC51422

Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$7,340 - $17,113
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agribusiness Manager
Farm Manager Livestock Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agribusiness Manager Farm Manager Livestock Manager + 2 more
AHC50122

Diploma of Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 24 months
$4,820 - $20,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Manager Agricultural Engineer Farm Manager
Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager Farmer Seed Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Manager Agricultural Engineer Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager Farmer Seed Technician + 4 more
AHC60319

Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Station Manager Agribusiness Manager Farm Manager
Natural Resource Manager Agricultural Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Station Manager Agribusiness Manager Farm Manager Natural Resource Manager Agricultural Consultant + 2 more
AHC51524

Diploma of Viticulture
On Campus, Online
36 months
$1,807 - $13,452
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Research Assistant Production Manager
Agribusiness Manager Vineyard Hand Vineyard Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Research Assistant Production Manager Agribusiness Manager Vineyard Hand Vineyard Manager + 3 more
AHC33116

Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Worker Wool Classer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Worker Wool Classer
AHC33016

Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
On Campus, Traineeship
1 year
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Classer Wool Worker Sheep Shearer
Warehouse Operator Transport Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Classer Wool Worker Sheep Shearer Warehouse Operator Transport Coordinator + 2 more
AHC32916

Certificate III in Shearing
On Campus, Traineeship
1 year
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate II in Shearing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Sheep Shearer Wool Worker
  • Completed Certificate II in Shearing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Sheep Shearer Wool Worker
AHC30624

Certificate III in Production Horticulture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$5,903 - $17,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Horticulturalist Irrigation Technician
Farmhand Organic Farmer Vineyard Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Horticulturalist Irrigation Technician Farmhand Organic Farmer Vineyard Worker + 3 more
AHC21316

Certificate II in Shearing
On Campus, Traineeship
2 weeks
$4,630
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Transporter Sheep Shearer Sheep Shearing Trainer
Wool Classer Farmhand Production Worker Station Hand
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Transporter Sheep Shearer Sheep Shearing Trainer Wool Classer Farmhand Production Worker Station Hand + 4 more
AHC21216

Certificate II in Rural Operations
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 16 months
$1,130 - $4,365
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Farmer Landscape Labourer
Garden Labourer Plant Propagator Horticultural Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Farmer Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer Plant Propagator Horticultural Assistant + 3 more
AHC20122

Certificate II in Agriculture
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$1,262 - $8,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Poultry Farm Worker Organic Farmer Piggery Attendant
Bore Runner Station Hand Farmhand
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Poultry Farm Worker Organic Farmer Piggery Attendant Bore Runner Station Hand Farmhand + 3 more
AHC32822

Certificate III in Rural Operations
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$2,640 - $8,645
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Bore Runner Station Hand
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Bore Runner Station Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer + 2 more
AHC30122

Certificate III in Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$150 - $14,210
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Poultry Farm Worker Nurseryperson
Piggery Attendant Bore Runner Organic Farmer Station Hand Farmhand Tractor Driver
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Poultry Farm Worker Nurseryperson Piggery Attendant Bore Runner Organic Farmer Station Hand Farmhand Tractor Driver + 6 more
AHC52116

Diploma of Permaculture
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Environmental Educator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Environmental Educator
AMP80115

Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$5,192 - $15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agribusiness Manager Agricultural Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agribusiness Manager Agricultural Manager
AHC41316

Certificate IV in Wool Classing
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$6,015 - $17,428
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Classer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Classer
AHC21416

Certificate II in Wool Handling
On Campus, Traineeship
1 year
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Worker
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More about livestock and animal production courses

Embarking on a career in livestock and animal production offers a rewarding path for those passionate about agriculture and animal care. With a variety of courses available, including beginner options like the Certificate II in Agriculture and more advanced qualifications such as the Certificate IV in Agriculture, learners can build the skills needed to thrive in this vital industry. Whether you are just starting out or looking to enhance your expertise, our comprehensive range of Livestock and Animal Production courses can help put you on the path to success.

Many training providers across Australia offer these courses, making it easy to find an option close to home. For instance, students in Victoria can study the Certificate III in Agriculture at ACAH, while those interested in the Licence To Drive A Heavy Rigid Vehicle can enrol at COVE. For advanced learners, Diploma of Agriculture courses are offered at institutions like GOTAFE, ensuring that you can access high-quality training that fits your needs.

Upon completion of your studies in livestock and animal production, you will find numerous job opportunities awaiting you. Roles such as Farm Manager or Piggery Attendant are just a couple of pathways available for graduates. With the right training, you could also progress to positions like Station Manager or even take on an entrepreneurial role as an Organic Farmer—the possibilities are endless!

Investing in your education in the livestock and animal production sector not only enhances your personal skill set but also contributes to the broader agricultural industry in Australia. Whether you choose to study the Certificate III in Dairy Production or the Diploma of Permaculture, you can feel confident that you're paving the way for a fulfilling career. Explore the diverse range of courses, connect with local training providers, and take the first step towards a rewarding future in livestock and animal production today!

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