Livestock Transporter Courses
A Livestock Transporter moves animals between locations, ensures animal welfare, drives heavy vehicles, and handles loading and unloading tasks.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Livestock Transporter
Get qualified to work as a Livestock Transporter with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
TLI31222
Duration
7 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Learn how to safely drive and operate commercial vehicles with the TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations. This nationally recognised qualification is the training requirement for most commercial vehicle licences in Australia including buses, coaches, tip trucks, line-haul and delivery vehicles, forestry vehicles, waste vehicles and more. During your studies you will learn how to drive in a range of traffic conditions, ensure the safety of your vehicle, and complete mandatory paperwork. You will a...
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Duration
7 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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TLILIC2016
Duration
Half day - 3 days
The TLILIC2016 Licence To Drive A Heavy Rigid Vehicle is required for driving heavy ridged vehicles in Australia as per Safe Work Australia. A heavy rigid vehicle is a bus or truck, including a prime mover or mobile crane, with over 8 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and 3 or more axles. This unit covers the skills and knowledge needed to control vehicle functions, monitor traffic, manage vehicle conditions and performance, and handle hazardous situations effectively.
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Duration
Half day - 3 days
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TLILIC2015
Duration
Half day - 3 days
The TLILIC2015 Licence to Drive a Medium Rigid Vehicle is essential for operating or driving a medium rigid vehicle in Australia, as specified by Safe Work Australia. This licence permits the driver to operate any two-axle rigid vehicle, including trucks and buses, and tow trailers up to 9 tonnes GVM. The unit covers skills and knowledge for vehicle control, traffic and road monitoring, vehicle condition management, and handling hazardous situations.
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Duration
Half day - 3 days
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AHC21316
Duration
2 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
On Campus, Traineeship
The AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing is a hands-on course that brings your shearing skills and technique to a professional level. Over 18 weeks of study you’ll learn how to prepare and sharpen grind combs and cutters, as well as crutch and shear different breeds of sheep. Graduate able to shear at least 40 adult merino sheep or 50 adult crossbred sheep per day — the minimum standard for a novice shearer.
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Duration
2 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
On Campus, Traineeship
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Common questions
How much does a Livestock Transporter earn?
In Australia, a full time Livestock Transporter generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Livestock Transporter?
There are currently 137,200 people employed in the transport industry in Australia and a small percentage of them work as a Livestock Transporter. This number has remained steady over the last five years. Livestock Transporters may find work across all regions of Australia, but mostly in rural or regional areas.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal – 2019 Occupation Projections
How do I become a Livestock Transporter?
If you’re thinking of becoming a Livestock Transporter you could enrol in a course preparing you to work with animals. A Certificate II or III in Shearing or a Certificate II or III in Agriculture may be appropriate.
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A Livestock Transporter is responsible for moving animals from their farm or agricultural facility to saleyards, markets or other destinations. You might have to get livestock ready for transport and organise appropriate vehicles. Livestock Transporters may be involved with loading animals onto trucks, driving a heavy vehicle and ensuring animal welfare during transportation. You might also have to unload livestock at their destination.
Being a Livestock Transporter can be a physically demanding role. You’ll need to be physically fit and capable of driving long distances. You may have to handle various kinds of livestock so you’ll need to be comfortable working with animals. Livestock Transporters also need to be able to drive heavy vehicles and operate loading and unloading equipment.
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