A wide range of farming occupations, including beef cattle, mixed crop and livestock, poultry and pig farmers, may qualify for a skilled visa to Australia. Selected farming occupations are eligible for a temporary and permanent visa, as well as a provisional visa which provides a pathway to a permanent residency visa after three years.
In this article, part of our series which examines the Australian visa options that are available for selected occupations, we take a look at farmers. We examine how each farming occupation is classified and defined in Australia for migration purposes and the potential options for a skilled visa for farmers in Australia, including permanent residency pathways for these occupations. This includes employer sponsored options which require you to be sponsored for a farm visa Australia, as well as state sponsored visas for which you need to be sponsored by a State or Territory Government agency.
Before we discuss the potential visa options for Australian immigration for farmers, we first introduce you to some of the key elements that you need to consider when assessing your eligibility for a skilled farm visa Australia.
What Do You Need To Consider When Applying For A Visa For Farmers In Australia?
Skilled Occupation List
A key component in determining whether you may be eligible for a skilled visa for farmers in Australia is based on whether your farming occupation is included on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for the relevant skilled visa that you wish to apply for. It is important to be aware that each skilled visa subclass is subject to a specified SOL, which is designed to respond to skill shortages in various industries and regions across Australia. SOLs are updated periodically to reflect changing labour market conditions. And so a farming occupation that may be eligible for a given visa today will not necessarily be eligible in the future if it is removed from the SOL. The best advice is to apply for a skilled visa as soon as you meet the eligibility requirements.
Visas Target Areas Of Need
Certain skilled visas target skills shortages in certain geographical areas (including in regional Australia). Employers can sponsor or nominate suitably skilled applicants to fill vacancies in individual businesses, thereby addressing an employer-specific need. An example of this is an employer sponsored Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa for farmers in Australia.
There are several skilled visa options available for Australian immigration for farmers, with each one designed to meet a specific need. These include state sponsored, regional employer and regional state sponsored, employer sponsored and a skilled training visa (depending on the farming occupation).
A Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa is an example of a regional state sponsored visa for farmers in Australia. A regional employer sponsored visa for farmers in Australia is the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (SESR) visa.
Each skilled visa subclass is subject to a prescribed set of visa lodgement and grant requirements, a key part of which is the relevant SOL which prescribes the selected skilled farming occupations which may be nominated for that visa subclass.
Nominating A Farmer On The Skilled Occupation List
Different SOLs apply to each skilled visa subclass. For example, the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, which is a temporary employer sponsored visa, is subject to a Short‑term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), a Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and a Regional Occupation List (ROL). The skilled occupation list that applies to a selected farming occupation determines whether it may be nominated under the short-term or medium-term stream of the subclass 482 visa program.
If the occupation is included on the STSOL, it may be nominated under the short-term stream. If the occupation is included on either the MLTSSL or the ROL, it may be nominated under the medium-term stream.
There is also a labour agreement stream that applies where the sponsoring employer has a labour agreement in place, and that agreement specifies the occupation/s that may be nominated for a TSS visa.
An occupation that is on the STSOL, MLTSSL or ROL currently provides a pathway to a Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) permanent residence visa after two years.
That is, all TSS visa holders have a pathway to a permanent residency visa.
Caveats
Certain occupations that may be nominated for a TSS visa are also subject to a caveat. This means if specified circumstances are present in regard to the position that the employer is seeking to fill, then the occupation is not eligible for nomination. To illustrate, the occupation of beef cattle farmer is included on the ROL for the subclass 482 visa, and so may be nominated for a TSS visa (under the medium-term stream) subject to the following caveats (or conditions):
- the nominated position does not predominantly involve responsibility for low‑skilled tasks; and
- the nominated position is located in a designated regional area of Australia.
Australian Immigration For Farmers Under A Labour Agreement
Labour Agreements provide another avenue for employers in Australia to sponsor overseas workers in occupations that are not included on the standard SOLs.
A labour agreement is negotiated between the Australian Government (represented by the Department of Home Affairs) and employers who seek to sponsor overseas workers for their business.
Labour agreements enable approved businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers when there is a demonstrated need that cannot be met in the Australian labour market and the standard temporary or permanent visa programs are not available (for example, the occupation which the employer is seeking to nominate is not included on the SOL for the TSS, SESR or ENS visa programs).
One of the main benefits of entering into a labour agreement is its flexibility as it enables an employer to negotiate terms that meet the needs of the business (different types of agreements allow for varying levels of flexibility). This means that an employer may be able to negotiate certain concessions to the skilled visa criteria that would normally apply under the standard employer sponsored visa grant requirements. This can include requirements relating to English language competency, salary and age thresholds.
A labour agreement can also be used to employ overseas workers in new or emerging occupations that are not defined in the ANZSCO. For example, the occupations of ‘Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker’ and and ‘Dairy Cattle Farm Operator’ are not included in the ANZSCO. In this case, these occupations are defined in the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement (this is discussed further below).
Under a labour agreement, an employer can sponsor or nominate suitably skilled overseas workers for an employer sponsored skilled farm visa Australia in accordance with the terms which have been negotiated with the Department of Home Affairs (the Department) in the executed labour agreement (different types of agreements allow for varying levels of flexibility).
There are five types of Labour Agreements, as listed below:
- Company specific labour agreements
- Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
- Project agreements
- Global Talent Employer Sponsored (GTES) agreements
- Industry labour agreements
To learn more about labour agreements, including the different types of labour agreements and how they operate, please refer to our Labour Agreement Visa article.
Dairy Industry Labour Agreement
As mentioned above, in certain instances, non-ANZSCO occupations can also be nominated for a skilled visa. The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement is an example of where non-ANZSCO occupations may be nominated for a farmers visa Australia. The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement enables employers in Australia to sponsor skilled overseas workers in the occupations of ‘Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker’ and ‘Dairy Cattle Farm Operator’ for a temporary stay of up to four years and/or for permanent residence.
In this case, the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement specifies that a Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker and and a Dairy Cattle Farm Operator may be nominated for a skilled farmers visa Australia under the occupation code 070499. The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement sets out the occupation tasks as well as the minimum English language, skills, qualifications and experience requirements that must be met by the applicant to be nominated as a ‘Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker’ or a ‘Dairy Cattle Farm Operator’ under the labour agreement. Age-based limits also apply in certain instances.
The terms and conditions of the agreement are set and non-negotiable. Note that the concessions available under the agreement vary depending on the visa subclass as well as the designated regional location of the business.
You can access the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement on the Department’s website.
Which Visas Can Be Sponsored Under The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement?
Employers can sponsor skilled overseas workers for the following skilled visas under the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement:
- Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa;
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa after a three-year transition period (under the Temporary Residence Transition stream after holding a TSS visa for three of the last four years);
- Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) (Provisional) visa.
What Are The Tasks For The Occupation Of Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker?
The tasks for the occupation of a Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker under the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement are to:
- plan all aspects of milk production processes including management and coordination of milking shed routines
- coordinate and implement reproductive programs, including artificial insemination and herd fertility management, detection of oestrous and pregnancy
- assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains
- implement calving procedures, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervised internal assessments to minimise the incidence of still births or injuries to cow or calf
- plan and manage pastures and crops for livestock production and develop livestock feeding plans
- analyse produce to set and maintain standards of quality
- supervise animal health programs, handle sick or injured animals and maintain an optimal environment for the wellbeing of livestock consistent with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines – Cattle
- supervise work routines and staff performance of less experienced employees such as an assistant farmhand
- implement and monitor quality assurance procedures, ensuring compliance and that all relevant documentation is kept current
- operate milking plant and equipment in a safe manner, undertake multiple functions including reading and recording instrument information for example, milk vat temperatures and cow numbers and matching cow ID to calves to produce a quality milk outcome
- operate a dairy recycling system
- calf feeding, including tubing colostrum
- assisting with and/or performing irrigation works
- inspect livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
- transport, handle and store chemicals; prepare and apply chemicals
- operate farm and dairy shed-related vehicles, plant and equipment
- identify and report equipment not operating normally; maintenance of plant and machinery
- where appropriately qualified, perform maintenance works on sheds, fixtures and fittings, fences and surrounds and install new or replacement equipment or fittings
- transport stock, feed and equipment, if appropriately licensed
- maintain records to ensure accurate information for stock and inventory control
- ensure food safety regulatory requirements are met
- contribute to and implement OHS requirements
- computer literate—operate computer equipment and software packages requiring set-up and basic function operation
- coordinate the response to emergencies for both occupational health and safety emergencies and animal welfare emergencies
- participate in enterprise/industry training sessions and workshops as required
What Are The Tasks For The Occupation Of Dairy Cattle Farm Operator?
The tasks for the occupation of a Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Operator under the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement are to:
- operate milking plant and equipment
- identify and report equipment not operating normally
- work co-operatively as part of a team
- read and record instrument information, i.e. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers
- understands the principles of safe working
- undertake multiple functions, produce a quality outcome e.g. farm machinery
- maintain machinery, undertake adjustments and size changes
- solve problems and make decisions within given guidelines
- know general scientific terminology and assist with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertiliser mix design etc.
- operate standard measuring equipment
- operate computerised systems using menu options
- contribute to the team in a specific role, providing input and assisting other team members, and
- work at times without supervision.
What Are The English Language Requirements Under The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement?
Skilled overseas workers must meet the following English language requirements under the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement to qualify for a skilled visa for Australian immigration for farmers:
Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa
- Category 1 regional locations: IELTS overall test score of at least 5.0, with a score of at least 4.0 in each of the test components, or equivalent
- Category 2 and 3 regional locations: IELTS overall test score of at least 5.0, with no minimum score for each of the test components, or equivalent
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme Visa
- Category 1, 2 and 3 regional locations: IELTS overall test score of at least 5.0, with a score of at least 4.5 in each of the test components, or equivalent
Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa
- Category 2 and 3 regional locations: IELTS overall test score of at least 5.0, with no minimum score for each of the test components, or equivalent
What Are The Skills, Qualifications And Work Experience Requirements Under The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement?
To meet occupation requirements, skilled overseas workers sponsored as ‘Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Workers’ must have at least:
- an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate III, or equivalent qualifications as assessed by a registered training organisation, and demonstrate at least 2 years of recent and relevant work experience; or
- at least three years of recent and relevant work experience.
Skilled overseas workers sponsored as ‘Dairy Cattle Farm Operator’ must have at least:
- an AQF certificate II or III (or equivalent); or
- one year of recent and relevant work experience in lieu of the formal qualification.
Note that a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
In addition to the above occupational requirements, there are also minimum levels of work experience that need to be met to satisfy the visa criteria. The same work experience can count towards both the occupation requirements and visa criteria requirements.
Work experience requirements for a visa for farmers in Australia under the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement will vary depending on the location of the business and the Australian immigration for farmers visa subclass.
What Are The Age Limits Under The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement?
There is no age limit for the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa.
Applicants working in Category 1 regional areas must meet standard age requirements at the time of application for the Subclass 186 ENS visa and the Subclass 494 SESR visa (which is under 45 years of age).
Applicants working in Category 2 and 3 regional areas must be under 55 years of age at the time of application for the Subclass 186 ENS visa and the Subclass 494 SESR visa.
Skills Assessment
To be deemed ‘suitably qualified’ for a nominated farming occupation under the skilled visa program, applicants are required to demonstrate that they possess a minimum level of skills, qualifications and/or employment experience as prescribed by the migration provisions for the relevant skilled visa class which is being applied for. This may include the requirement that an applicant obtains a positive skills assessment in their nominated occupation (to be completed by a specified skills assessing body). The skills assessment must be within the accepted validity date (which is normally either three years from the date of issue, or on a date earlier if specified in the skills assessment).
It must also be the correct type of skills assessment. Applicants must have a skills assessment that meets the requirements for the visa for which they are applying. For example, some assessing authorities offer a provisional skills assessment for recent graduates of Australian educational institutions who are applying for a Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. A provisional skills assessment issued for this purpose is not a suitable skills assessment for a permanent residence skilled visa application, for example.
Skills Assessments For Farmers
The prescribed skills assessing body for farmers is Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).
The VETASSESS Skills Assessment considers the relevance of qualifications and employment to the nominated occupation. The qualification/s assessment assesses the general educational level of the qualification in Australian terms and the relevance of the major area of study. Only a qualification/s assessment is required for 485 visa purposes. An assessment of both qualification/s and employment is required for permanent residency visa purposes.
We provide further information about the VETASSESS requirements for each farmer occupation that may be nominated for a farm visa Australia in our discussion below.
English Language
English language criteria also apply, which may require applicants to complete a prescribed English language test and achieve a specified minimum test score (there are exemptions in certain cases). Be aware that English test results are valid for a limited period (depending on the class of visa being applied for and the level of English competency required).
What Are The Possible Skilled Visa Options For A Farm Visa Australia?
Before we delve into the detail about the farmer occupations which may qualify for a farmers visa Australia, let us start our discussion by introducing the main types of skilled visas that may be available for Australian immigration for farmers. We also provide links to further information on these visa options at the conclusion of this article.
Training Visa
The Subclass 407 training visa is a sponsored visa that is designed to help you to improve your skills in your current occupation, area of tertiary study, or to participate in a professional development training program in Australia. The subclass 407 visa is not suitable for applicants whose sole purpose is to perform work in Australia but rather, to engage in workplace-based training.
One of the subclass 407 visa requirements is that you need to be sponsored by an Australian organisation or government agency (including a foreign government). You must also be nominated for the subclass 407 visa (unless your sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency, in which case you will need to be invited in writing). You need to select from one of three nomination types, depending on the purpose or type of training which you seek to undertake. Each nomination type has specified requirements, one of which requires your occupation to be included on a subclass 407 training visa skilled occupation list (nomination type 2, which is discussed below).
The subclass 407 visa can be granted for a period of up to two years and permits unrestricted travel to and from Australia for the duration of the visa. You can also include certain members of your family unit as dependent visa applicants, allowing them to accompany you to Australia.
Nomination Type 2: Occupational Training To Enhance Skills
Nomination type 2 requires the occupational training to be a structured workplace-based training program which is designed to meet your training needs, as the nominee.
Farmer occupations are included on the skilled occupation list for the subclass 407 training visa, which means that as a farmer, you may be nominated for this visa provided that you have at least 12 months full-time employment experience as a farmer (in the two years immediately before lodgement of the application) to qualify under nomination type 2.
Please note that the subclass 407 visa is a temporary visa only with no direct pathway to permanent residency in Australia.
To learn more about the subclass 407 training visa program, please see our article on the subclass 407 Training Visa Requirements And Occupations.
General Skilled Migration
The General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa program offers the following skilled visa options (which are points-based) for selected farmer occupations:
- Subclass 190 Skilled (State Sponsored) visa; and
- Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa.
The GSM program operates under an invitation-based system, whereby applicants must first lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) with the Department. Only upon receipt of an invitation can applicants then proceed to apply for the visa itself. Periodically, we publish a summary of the results for invitations issued in the most recent invitation round. We refer you to the latest invitation round results.
Skilled (Nominated) Visa
The Subclass 190 Skilled (Nominated) Visa is a permanent residence visa that grants immediate permanent residency in Australia. It requires you to be nominated by a State or Territory Government. This visa also grants you an additional five points towards the migration points test, on account of the nomination.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
A farmer may be nominated by a State or Territory government agency for a Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa.
This visa also grants you an additional 15 points towards the migration points test, on account of the nomination.
The term of the subclass 491 visa is five years. As a subclass 491 visa holder (including any accompanying visa dependents), you must live, work and study only in a designated regional area of Australia.
Subclass 491 visa holders have unrestricted rights to travel to and from Australia during the visa term and are also entitled to enrol in Medicare, Australia’s public health system.
After you have held a subclass 491 visa for three years, you will be eligible for permanent residency as a farmer via a Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa, provided you meet specified requirements.
Employer Sponsored Skilled Visa
The range of skilled visas options that are available for farmer occupations includes the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, which, as mentioned earlier in this article, is an employer sponsored temporary visa that may be granted for up to four years. It consists of three visa streams, namely, a Short-term, Medium-term and Labour Agreement stream (the labour agreement stream includes nomination in regional areas of Australia under a Designated Area Migration Agreement). The subclass 482 visa provides a pathway to permanent residence via a Subclass 186 ENS visa after two years (this is discussed further below).
Under this employer sponsored skilled visa option, a sponsored farmers visa Australia is available for farming occupations.
Employer Nominated Skilled Visa
Applicants seeking an employer nominated permanent residence visa who are prepared to commit to remaining with their nominating employer for at least two years from visa grant may consider a Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa.
The subclass 186 employer nominated visa comprises of a Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) and Labour Agreement stream. The TRT option provides a pathway to permanent residence for all TSS subclass 482 visa holders after two years. This pathway is also available under the labour agreement stream in certain instances. The Direct Entry stream is for eligible applicants who automatically qualify for permanent residence.
Employer Sponsored Regional Visa
The Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) (Provisional) visa is a provisional visa which provides a pathway to permanent residence with the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa after three years if the applicant meets specified requirements at that time. The term of the subclass 494 visa is five years.
A SESR visa holder is required to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia. They can travel to and from Australia on an unrestricted basis over the visa term. They are also entitled to enrol in Medicare.
Under this employer sponsored skilled regional visa option, a sponsored visa for farmers in Australia is available for farming occupations.
Which Farmer Occupations May Qualify For A Farmers Visa Australia?
For migration law purposes, each nominated farming occupation is defined based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). The ANZSCO occupational classification system provides a general description of each occupation, skill level, registration and/or licensing requirements and the tasks that may be required to be performed as part of each occupation. Each occupation is assigned a unique ANZSCO code, which is used to identify the occupations that are eligible for a skilled visa for farmers in Australia.
Minor Group 121 – Farmers and Farm Managers
As a starting point, we begin with an overview of the general Farmers and Farm Managers ANZSCO category (referred to as minor group 121). This encapsulates all occupations contained in this grouping.
ANZSCO General Description: Farmers and farm managers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations in agricultural establishments to grow crops, and breed and raise livestock, and fish and other aquatic life.
ANZSCO Skill level: Most occupations in this minor group 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.
Tasks include:
- planning and coordinating the operation of hatcheries and crop production
- breeding and raising livestock and aquatic stock
- monitoring and maintaining the health of stock
- identifying and controlling environmental toxins, weeds, pests and diseases
- organising and conducting farming operations such as maintaining buildings, water supply systems and equipment
- managing business capital, monitoring market activity and planning production to meet contract requirements and market demand
The ANZSCO minor group 121 is next broken down into the following unit groups:
- Unit Group 1211 Aquaculture Farmers
- Unit Group 1212 Crop Farmers
- Unit Group 1213 Livestock Farmers
- Unit Group 1214 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers
Set out below are the specific farmer occupations that may be nominated for a farm visa Australia and which therefore may qualify for an Australian skilled visa.
Unit Group 1211 – Aquaculture Farmers
There is one occupation included in the Aquaculture Farmers ANZSCO group, with the following elements:
ANZSCO General Description: Aquaculture Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise fish and other aquatic stock.
ANZSCO Skill level: Most occupations in this unit group 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.
Tasks include:
- 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
Skilled Occupation List: Regional Occupation List (ROL)
Skilled Visa options:
- Subclass 407 Training visa
- Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass visa (Medium-Term Stream)*
- Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (State or Territory nominated)
- Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (Employer sponsored stream)
*Subject to caveats: (1) Regional only. Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia. (2) Low-skilled tasks. Excludes positions that predominantly involve responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
A description of the occupation in the Aquaculture Farmers ANZSCO group is listed below.
ANZSCO Occupation | ANZSCO code | ANZSCO Description |
Aquaculture Farmer
Specialisations: |
121111 | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise fish and other aquatic stock. |
VETASSESS Skills Assessment Requirements For An Aquaculture Farmer (ANZSCO 121111)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field, then the applicant must have:
- three years of post-qualification employment experience at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
This is reduced to two years if there is an additional qualification at least at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of 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.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
Aquaculture Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise fish and other aquatic stock (ANZSCO).
Highly relevant fields of study would include a major focus in Aquaculture, the study of breeding, rearing, harvesting, handling and processing fish and other aquatic resources.
Unit Group 1212 – Crop Farmers
There are two occupations included in the Crop Farmers ANZSCO group, with the following common elements:
ANZSCO General Description: Crop Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow crops.
ANZSCO Skill level: Most occupations in this unit group 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.
Tasks 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 taking into account 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
- organising and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
- directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising 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
Skilled Occupation List: Regional Occupation List (ROL)
Skilled Visa options:
- Subclass 407 Training visa
- Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass visa (Medium-Term Stream)*
- Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (State or Territory nominated)
- Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (Employer sponsored stream)
*Subject to caveats: (1) Regional only. Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia. (2) Low-skilled tasks. Excludes positions that predominantly involve responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
A description of each occupation in the Crop Farmers ANZSCO group is listed below.
ANZSCO Occupation | ANZSCO code | ANZSCO Description |
Mixed Crop Farmer | 121216 | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow a variety of crops. |
Crop Farmers nec
Occupations in this group include: |
121299 | This occupation group covers Crop Farmers not elsewhere classified. |
VETASSESS Skills Assessment Requirements For A Mixed Crop Farmer (ANZSCO 121216)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field, then the applicant must have:
- three years of post-qualification employment experience at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
This is reduced to two years if there is an additional qualification at least at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of 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.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
VETASSESS Skills Assessment Requirements For A Crop Farmer nec (ANZSCO 121299)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field, then the applicant must have:
- three years of post-qualification employment experience at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
This is reduced to two years if there is an additional qualification at least at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of 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.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
nec means “not elsewhere classified”.
Applicants should include a cover letter that justifies the rationale for choosing a nec category.
Unit Group 1213 – Livestock Farmers
The Livestock Farmers ANZSCO group covers several occupations, all of which share the following common elements:
ANZSCO General Description: Livestock Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock.
ANZSCO Skill level: Most occupations in this unit group 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.
Tasks include:
- breeding and raising livestock for the production of honey, meat, milk, skins, eggs and wool
- monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock
- providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
- moving livestock to optimise feeding opportunities
- organising and conducting farming operations such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
- directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
- maintaining fences, equipment and water supply systems
- organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
- 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
A description of each occupation in the Livestock Farmers group is listed below.
ANZSCO Occupation | ANZSCO code | ANZSCO Description | Skilled Occupation List | Skilled Visa Options |
Beef Cattle Farmer
Alternative Titles: Beef Cattle Farm Manager Beef Cattle Grazier Specialisation: |
121312 | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise beef cattle for meat and breeding stock. | ROL | Subclass 407 Training visa
Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass visa (Medium-Term Stream)* Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (State or Territory nominated) Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (Employer sponsored stream) |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
Alternative Title: Specialisations: |
121313 | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise dairy cattle for milk, meat and breeding stock. | ROL | Subclass 407 Training visa
Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass visa (Medium-Term Stream)* Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (State or Territory nominated) Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (Employer sponsored stream) |
Deer Farmer | 121314 | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise deer for meat, velvet, hides and breeding stock. | ROL | Subclass 407 Training visa
Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass visa (Medium-Term Stream)^ Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (State or Territory nominated) Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (Employer sponsored stream) |
Goat Farmer | 121315 | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise goats for fibre, milk, meat and breeding stock. | ROL | Subclass 407 Training visa
Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass visa (Medium-Term Stream)^ Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (State or Territory nominated) Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (Employer sponsored stream) |
Mixed Livestock Farmer | 121317 | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise a variety of livestock. | ROL | Subclass 407 Training visa
Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass visa (Medium-Term Stream)* Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (State or Territory nominated) Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (Employer sponsored stream) |
Pig Farmer
Alternative Title: Specialisation: |
121318 | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise pigs for meat and breeding stock. | ROL | Subclass 407 Training visa
Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass visa (Medium-Term Stream)* Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (State or Territory nominated) Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (Employer sponsored stream) |
Poultry Farmer
Alternative Title: Specialisations: |
121321 | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise chickens, turkeys, ducks and other poultry for eggs, meat and breeding stock. | Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) | Subclass 190 Skilled (Nominated) visa
Subclass 407 Training visa Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass visa (Short-Term Stream)# Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (State or Territory nominated) Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (Employer sponsored stream) |
Sheep Farmer
Alternative Title: Specialisations: |
121322 | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise sheep for wool, meat and breeding stock. | ROL | Subclass 407 Training visa
Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass visa (Medium-Term Stream)* Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (State or Territory nominated) Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (Employer sponsored stream) |
Livestock Farmers nec
Occupations in this group include: |
121399 | This occupation group covers Livestock Farmers not elsewhere classified. | ROL | Subclass 407 Training visa
Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass visa (Medium-Term Stream)* Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (State or Territory nominated) Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (Employer sponsored stream) |
*Subject to caveats: (1) Regional only. Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia. (2) Low-skilled tasks. Excludes positions that predominantly involve responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
^Subject to caveat: (1) Regional only. Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia.
#Subject to caveat: (1) Low-skilled tasks. Excludes positions that predominantly involve responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
To learn more about the skilled visa options that are available for pig farmers, please refer to our article on Migrate To Australia As A Pig Farmer Or A Senior Piggery Stockperson.
VETASSESS Skills Assessment Requirements For A Beef Cattle Farmer (ANZSCO 121312)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field, then the applicant must have:
- three years of post-qualification employment experience at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
This is reduced to two years if there is an additional qualification at least at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of 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.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
VETASSESS Skills Assessment Requirements For A Dairy Cattle Farmer (ANZSCO 121313)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field, then the applicant must have:
- three years of post-qualification employment experience at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
This is reduced to two years if there is an additional qualification at least at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of 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.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
VETASSESS Skills Assessment Requirements For A Deer Farmer (ANZSCO 121314)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field, then the applicant must have:
- three years of post-qualification employment experience at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
This is reduced to two years if there is an additional qualification at least at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of 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.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
VETASSESS Skills Assessment Requirements For A Goat Farmer (ANZSCO 121315)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field, then the applicant must have:
- three years of post-qualification employment experience at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
This is reduced to two years if there is an additional qualification at least at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of 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.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
VETASSESS Skills Assessment Requirements For A Mixed Livestock Farmer (ANZSCO 121317)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field, then the applicant must have:
- three years of post-qualification employment experience at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
This is reduced to two years if there is an additional qualification at least at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of 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.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
VETASSESS Skills Assessment Requirements For A Pig Farmer (ANZSCO 121318)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field, then the applicant must have:
- three years of post-qualification employment experience at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
This is reduced to two years if there is an additional qualification at least at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of 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.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
VETASSESS Skills Assessment Requirements For A Poultry Farmer (ANZSCO 121321)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field, then the applicant must have:
- three years of post-qualification employment experience at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
This is reduced to two years if there is an additional qualification at least at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of 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.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
VETASSESS Skills Assessment Requirements For A Sheep Farmer (ANZSCO 121322)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field, then the applicant must have:
- three years of post-qualification employment experience at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
This is reduced to two years if there is an additional qualification at least at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of 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.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
VETASSESS Skills Assessment Requirements For A Livestock Farmer nec (ANZSCO 121399)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field, then the applicant must have:
- three years of post-qualification employment experience at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
This is reduced to two years if there is an additional qualification at least at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of 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.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
nec means “not elsewhere classified”.
Applicants should include a cover letter that justifies the rationale for choosing an nec category.
Unit Group 1214 – Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers
There is one occupation included in the Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers ANZSCO group, with the following elements:
ANZSCO General Description: Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to both grow crops and to breed and raise livestock.
ANZSCO Skill level: Most occupations in this unit group 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.
Tasks include:
- planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops and livestock
- breeding and raising livestock for the production of meat, wool, skins, milk or eggs, and growing grain, seed crops, vegetables, fruit or nuts
- monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock
- providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
- selecting and purchasing seed for planting, planning and implementing breeding programs
- directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising, and pest and weed control
- maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
- organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
- maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
- managing business capital, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
- may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
Skilled Occupation List: Regional Occupation List (ROL)
Skilled Visa options:
- Subclass 407 Training visa
- Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass visa (Medium-Term Stream)*
- Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (State or Territory nominated)
- Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (Employer sponsored stream)
*Subject to caveats: (1) Regional only. Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia. (2) Low-skilled tasks. Excludes positions that predominantly involve responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
A description of the occupation in the Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers ANZSCO group is listed below.
ANZSCO Occupation | ANZSCO code | ANZSCO Description |
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
Alternative Title: Specialisations: |
121411 | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to both grow crops and to breed and raise livestock. |
VETASSESS Skills Assessment Requirements For A Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer (ANZSCO 121411)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
If the qualification is not in a highly relevant field, then the applicant must have:
- three years of post-qualification employment experience at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
This is reduced to two years if there is an additional qualification at least at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field.
If employment has occurred before completion of 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.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
Skills Assessment
As discussed earlier in this article, VETASSESS is the prescribed skills assessment authority for farmer occupations.
A VETASSESS full skills assessment involves assessing your qualifications and employment against the suitability of your nominated farming occupation. Qualification assessment involves assessing the educational level comparability of your qualifications on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and determining the relevance of your qualifications for your nominated farming occupation.
An employment assessment involves determining whether your work experience (obtained either in Australia or overseas) is at an appropriate skill level and relevant to your nominated farming occupation.
A positive assessment of both qualifications and employment is required for a successful skills assessment for migration purposes.
You will see from the above that we have set out the VETASSESS criteria for each farming occupation discussed in this article.
Please refer to the VETASSESS website for further information.
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In conclusion, we note that the above discussion provides an overview of the Australian visa options for farmers, as well as the VETASSESS criteria to be met to obtain a positive skills assessment for farmer occupations that may qualify for a farmer visa Australia. We also provide links to further information so that you can learn more about the skilled visas options that are available for farmer occupations to qualify for a farmers visa Australia.
Australia’s migration laws are complex, and each case is different. We recommend that you seek professional advice if you are seeking to migrate to Australia as a farmer, as being fully informed will give you the best chance of achieving a successful outcome on your case. A migration professional can help you to do this.
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