5111 — Farmers

What this occupation covers

Farmers and related occupations cultivate arable crops, fruits and trees, and raise cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and other livestock for consumption.

Typical duties

feeds and waters animals, takes responsibility for livestock health and welfare, treats minor ailments and calls vet if necessary

plants, propagates, sprays, fertilises and harvests field crops

undertakes farm maintenance tasks such as fencing, hedging, cleaning and building maintenance

operates and maintains farm machinery such as combine harvesters, straw balers, milking machines and tractors

arranges for the sale of crops, livestock and other farm produce

maintains records of production, finance and breeding

ensures good environmental practice is observed in all tasks

Entry routes and qualifications

No formal academic qualifications are required, but prior practical farming experience is normally needed. Training is typically received on-the-job and via a variety of vocational qualifications in agriculture, including NVQs/SVQs at levels 1 to 4. Apprenticeships are also available in some areas.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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