Hard Skills
IntermediateLivestock Handling and HerdingThe ability to safely guide, move, and sort livestock within stockyards using low-stress handling techniques to ensure animal welfare and worker safety.
IntermediateFarm Machinery OperationProficiency in operating specialized equipment such as tractors, skid steers, and loaders for feeding, cleaning, and maintenance tasks.
AdvancedAnimal Health MonitoringThe skill of identifying early clinical signs of disease, injury, or nutritional deficiencies in a large population of livestock.
BasicStockyard Maintenance and RepairAbility to perform basic repairs on fences, gates, waterers, and feed bunks to maintain a secure and functional environment.
BasicData Recording and ComplianceMaintaining accurate logs of animal counts, weight gains, medical treatments, and feed consumption for regulatory and inventory purposes.
IntermediateOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) ComplianceAdhering to safety protocols specific to working with heavy livestock and agricultural machinery to prevent workplace injuries.