Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers

Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers apply in-depth industry specific knowledge to manage and supervise aspects of aquaculture, broadacre, horticultural crop, fisheries, forestry and vineyard production.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In Australia:

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**Tasks include:**

- managing and supervising the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish, prawns, oysters and other aquatic stock - managing and supervising the planting, cultivation and harvesting of crops, including wine grapes - managing and supervising the cultivation and maintenance of natural and plantation forests - managing livestock breeding programs and the rearing of young livestock - managing and supervising stock feeding and watering programs - supervising and undertaking the operation and maintenance of farming equipment and machinery - supervising the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment and machinery used in aquaculture, fisheries, forestry and vineyard settings - supervising and managing the inspection and maintenance of farm infrastructure, including fencing, trellising and water supply systems - ensuring fishing gear is rigged to correct specifications including legislated requirements - managing offboarding of catches - conducting forestry and fisheries-specific safety drills - overseeing logging and haulage crews and directing activities for reafforestation - organising and training workers - supervising work routines and day to day production operations - supervising, maintaining and operating data collection and analysis and production technology systems - may undertake or supervise the application of pesticides and other chemicals