The occupation of Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower/Field Crop Grower (ANZSO Code 121214) requires an AQF equivalent bachelor’s degree in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation. It is a Group B occupation as per VETASSESS.
Additional criteria
- In addition to a bachelor’s degree, at least 1 year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level is required undertaken in the last 5 years.
- Working a minimum of 20 hours a week.
- Experience should be highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field.
Additional Criteria
- 3 Years of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level which should have been undertaken in the last 5 years.
- Minimum of 20 hours a week experience.
- The post-employment experience should be highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
- The post-qualification experience is reduced to 2 years from 3 years in case an applicant has an additional qualification of at least AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of the qualification, then five years of highly relevant employment experience are required in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years.
For a positive skill assessment as a Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower/Field Crop Grower (ANZSO Code 121214), both the qualification and post-qualification experience should have been positively assessed.
The alternative title to Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower/Field Crop Grower:
Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Farm Manager
Role of Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower/Field Crop Grower:
A Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower/Field Crop Grower plans, organizes, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to grow grain, oilseed, protein, and pasture crops.
Specializations of Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower/Field Crop Grower:
Lucerne Farmer
Soybean Grower
Wheat Farmer
Tasks of Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower/Field Crop Grower Include:
- planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops, such as grain, cotton, sugar cane, fruit and nuts, vegetables, turf, and flowers, from soil preparation to harvest considering environmental and market factors
- selecting and planting seeds, seedlings, and bulbs, and grafting new varieties to root stocks
- maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding, and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions
- organizing and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading, and packaging produce, and organizing the sale, purchase, and despatch of produce
- directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilizing and pest and weed control.
- maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment, and water supply systems
- maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand.
- managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt, and loan management
- may select, train, and supervise staff and contractors.
The occupation of Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower/Field Crop Grower (ANZSO Code 121214) falls into Unit Group 1212 Crop Farmers.
Other occupations in this Unit Group are as follows:
ANZSCO 121211 Cotton Grower
ANZSCO 121212 Flower Grower
ANZSCO 121213 Fruit or Nut Grower
ANZSCO 121214 Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower
ANZSCO 121215 Grape Grower
ANZSCO 121216 Mixed Crop Farmer
ANZSCO 121217 Sugar Cane Grower
ANZSCO 121218 Turf Grower
ANZSCO 121221 Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)
ANZSCO 121299 Crop Farmers nec
Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower (ANZSCO Code 121214) VETESSESS Skill Assessment Cost:
ANZSCO 121214 Skill assessment cost is AUD 1058.20 from within Australia or AUD 962 from outside Australia.
The online application priority fee is AUD 685.30 from within Australia and AUD 623 from outside Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower (ANZSCO Code 121214)
Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower (ANZSCO Code 121214) is in which skilled occupation list?
The occupation of Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower/Field Crop Grower (ANZSO Code 121214) is in ROL (Regional Occupation List).
Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower (ANZSCO Code 121214) is eligible for which visas?
is in which skilled occupation list?
The occupation of Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower/Field Crop Grower (ANZSO Code 121214) is in ROL (Regional Occupation List) and is eligible for the following visas:
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional Visa
Subclass 482 TSS – Medium and Short Stream
Subclass 187 RSMS: TRT
Subclass 494 SESR: Employer Sponsored
Subclass 407: Training Visa: Enhance Skills
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