9111 — Farm workers

What this occupation covers

Farm workers perform a variety of tasks, by hand and machine, to produce and harvest crops and to breed and rear cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry.

Typical duties

operates farm machinery to prepare soil, fertilise and treat crops

cultivates growing crops by hoeing, spraying and thinning as necessary

weighs and measures foodstuffs, feeds animals and checks them for any signs of disease

cleans barns, sheds, pens, yards, incubators and breeding units and sterilises milking and other equipment as necessary

Treats minor ailments, delivers vaccinations and other medicines under the direction of the veterinary surgeon, and assists the veterinary surgeon as required

Catches, moves, and handles livestock, including in preparation for transport

carries out maintenance on farm buildings, hedges, ditches and erects and repairs fences

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by vocational training at an agricultural college. A variety of vocational qualifications in Agriculture are available at levels 1, 2 and 3, together with BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships in some areas.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. 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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