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Livestock Worker Courses

A Livestock Worker cares for and manages farm animals, ensuring their health, welfare, and productivity through daily routines and maintenance.

    • -1.108 AI Exposure: Low

      This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.

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  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Livestock Worker?

Get qualified to work as a Livestock Worker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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Livestock and animal production training courses are designed to equip students with the right blend of agricultural, business and livestock skills for industry success.

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Livestock Worker careers

A Livestock Worker manages animals for meat, wool, or milk, handling feeding, health checks, breeding, and enclosure maintenance.

They are key to farm production, needing stamina, attention to detail, and animal knowledge to ensure welfare and meet production targets.

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