121111: Aquaculture Farmer
Skill Level: 1
Assessing Authority: VETASSESS
Visa Options – ANZSCO 121111
| Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) |  | - | - | - |
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | | - | - | - |
| Subclass 489 (State/Territory nominated) |  | - | - | |
| Subclass 489 (NOT nominated by State/Territory) | | - | - | - |
| Subclass 485 (Graduate) | | - | - | - |
| Subclass 482 (TSS) | | | - | |
| Subclass 186 (ENS) | | - | - | - |
| Subclass 187 (RSMS) | | - | - | |
| Subclass 407 (Training) | | - | - | |
State Eligibility Summary Table – ANZSCO 121111
- Occupation MAY be eligible
- Occupation in the ‘Supplementary Skilled List’ or ‘Special Conditions Apply’
- Occupation NOT on relevant ‘State Occupation List’, or ‘Closed’ status; but MAY still be eligible if you meet the requirements
- Occupation NOT eligible
121111: Aquaculture Farmer
Major Group: 1 – Managers | Sub-Major Group: 12 – Farmers and Farm Managers | Minor Group: 121 – Farmers and Farm Managers | Unit Group: 1211 – Aquaculture Farmers
Description
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise fish and other aquatic stock.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Specialization
- Seafood Farmer
- Fish Farmer
- Hatchery Manager (Fish)
- Mussel Farmer
- Oyster Farmer
Specialization titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Tasks
- Planning and coordinating the operation of hatcheries to produce fish fry, seed oysters, crayfish, marron and prawns taking into account environmental and market factors
- Monitoring the environment to maintain optimal growing conditions
- Identifying and controlling environmental toxins and diseases
- Monitoring stock growth rates to determine when to harvest
- Transporting fish, crayfish, marron, prawns and sticks of seed oysters to new tanks, ponds, cages and floating net pens
- Directing and overseeing the harvesting, grading and packaging of fish, oysters and other aquatic stock
- Organising the sale, purchase and transportation of fish stock
- Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
- Managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
- May select, train and supervise staff and contractors
Assessing Authority
Website
EmailExcludes positions that are not located in regional Australia within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations.
- Low skilled tasks
Excludes positions that predominantly involve responsibility for low-skilled tasks, for example:
- Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons
- Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
- Truck driving.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Commonwealth of Australia 2015 – Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) Version 1.2 CODER, Cat No. 1220.030.001, http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1220.0