Livestock Handler Courses
A Livestock Handler is responsible for the daily care and management of farm animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry.
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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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Get qualified to work as a Livestock Handler with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
AMP30516
Duration
6 months - 4 years
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Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
The AMP30516 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering) covers work activities in abattoirs involving slaughtering duties. Graduates will have cognitive, technical, and communication skills to complete routine tasks and solve predictable and unpredictable problems. They will apply knowledge and skills with autonomy and judgement, taking limited responsibility within established parameters.
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Duration
6 months - 4 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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AMPSS00001
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The AMPSS00001 Animal Welfare Officer Skill Set equips individuals to oversee animal welfare and handling in meat processing. Tailored for industry workers seeking skill enhancement, it addresses a rising demand to ensure proper animal welfare management. Covering humane handling in abattoirs and processing plants, completion enhances existing qualifications, preparing graduates to lead animal welfare teams.
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AHC33316
Get started in the beef cattle industry with the AHC33316 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations. This nationally recognised qualification teaches you how to clean and maintain cattle pens, mix and mill stockfeeds, remove manure and re-use effluent — as well as operate a range of farming equipment and machinery. Graduate with an arsenal of skills, ready to work at an Australian beef cattle feedlot.
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AMP31116
The AMP31116 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling) is the minimum qualification for labourers and leading hands working at stockyards or lairage. This course is completed over 2 years and teaches you how to prepare livestock for slaughter — while maintaining animal welfare and handling requirements. The course covers HACCP and legal standards of the Australian meat industry, and you can choose specialisations in team leadership, stock handling, and lairage.
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Their duties include feeding, watering, monitoring the health and wellbeing of animals, assisting with breeding and birthing processes, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in animal enclosures. They may also operate machinery and equipment related to livestock management, help with transportation of animals, and ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations.
This role requires physical stamina, knowledge of animal behavior, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
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