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Career Guidance Skills working with machinery and specialised equipment S8.1 - operating mobile plant S8.1.2 - operating agricultural or forestry equipment Operate farm equipment
Description
Supervise the smooth running of farm equipment which can include high pressure cleaning equipment, heating or air conditioning and monitor the temperature of premises. Make sure tractors and other vehicles are running smoothly. Interpret instructions given by computer programs and report simple operations.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 10 occupations
- Optional in 1 occupations
- Total: 11 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 6 (Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers)
Essential for
- Bee breederBee breeders raise and care for honeybees for agricultural and commercial purposes, such as crop pollination and honey production. They construct and clean hives, induct wild swarm…
- Fur animals breederFur animals breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of fur animals. They maintain the health and welfare of fur animals. Other titles The following job titles also refe…
- Horse breederHorse breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of horses. They maintain the health and welfare of horses. Duties The duties of a horse breeder include, but are not…
- Mixed farmerMixed farmers are responsible for managing all aspects of livestock and crop production as a small enterprise or for self-sufficiency. Duties The duties of a mixed farmer include, …
- Dog breederDog breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of dogs. They maintain the health and welfare of dogs. Duties Dog breeders typically do the following: Select dogs for breed…
- Farm managerFarm managers plan and organise the daily operations, resourcing and business management of animal producing farms. Duties The duties of a farm manager include, but are not limited…
- Sheep breederSheep breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of sheep. They maintain the health and welfare of sheep. Duties Sheep breeders typically do the following: Patrols, inspec…
- Cattle breederCattle breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of cattle. They maintain the health and welfare of cattle. Duties The duties of a cattle breeder include, but are not…
- Poultry breederPoultry breeders raise chickens to produce eggs or for meat retail. They typically feed and care for them, also keeping charts to select the optimum chickens for production and…
- Pig breederPig breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of pigs. They maintain the health and welfare of pigs. Duties The duties of a pig breeder include, but are not…
Optional for
- Livestock advisorA livestock advisor is a professional who specializes in providing guidance and expertise on the management, health, and well-being of livestock. This role involves working with fa…
Related skills
- Health and safety regulations
- Animal welfare legislation
- Livestock species
- Computerised feeding systems
- Manage animal biosecurity
- Manage livestock
- Animal nutrition
- Manage the health and welfare of livestock
- Create animal records
- Advise on animal welfare
- Care for juvenile animals
- Advise on animal purchase
Last updated on February 19, 2026
