Livestock Worker

A Livestock Worker manages animals for meat, wool, or milk, handling feeding, health checks, breeding, and enclosure maintenance.

They are key to farm production, needing stamina, attention to detail, and animal knowledge to ensure welfare and meet production targets.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $66,664
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a livestock worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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