Livestock Handler

Their duties include feeding, watering, monitoring the health and wellbeing of animals, assisting with breeding and birthing processes, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in animal enclosures. They may also operate machinery and equipment related to livestock management, help with transportation of animals, and ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations.

This role requires physical stamina, knowledge of animal behavior, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $57,200
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a livestock handler?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AMP31116

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling)
Blended
24 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Labourer Meat Packer Meat Inspector
Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Handler
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Labourer Meat Packer Meat Inspector Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Handler + 2 more
AMP30516

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 48 months
$0 - $4,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Abattoir Knife Hand Apprentice Butcher
Meat Process Worker Livestock Handler
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Abattoir Knife Hand Apprentice Butcher Meat Process Worker Livestock Handler + 2 more
AMPSS00001

Animal Welfare Officer Skill Set
Blended, On Campus
2 days
$720 - $750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Handler
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Handler
AHCMOM303

Operate a Telehandler
On Campus, Online
1 day
$500 - $520
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Construction Labourer Warehouse Operator
Livestock Handler Maintenance Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Construction Labourer Warehouse Operator Livestock Handler Maintenance Technician + 2 more
AHC30422

Certificate III in Pork Production (Grow-out Production)
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Piggery Attendant Animal Attendant Livestock Handler
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Piggery Attendant Animal Attendant Livestock Handler
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