What does a Pig Farmer do under ANZSCO 121318?

A Pig Farmer is employed to breed and raise pigs in indoor, outdoor or free-range systems, managing genetics, nutrition, biosecurity and farrowing. Typical tasks include: plan breeding, farrowing and weaning schedules for the sow herd; maintain strict biosecurity and disease control programs; and manage shed environment, effluent systems and welfare standards.

Who assesses Pig Farmer skills for Australian migration?

VETASSESS is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 121318. A positive skills assessment is needed before you can lodge most skilled visa applications as a Pig Farmer.

Which visa lists include ANZSCO 121318?

Our data lists Pig Farmer on the ROL and CSOL, linked to visa subclasses 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407. List settings change, so confirm the current position before you lodge an Expression of Interest or nomination.

What evidence helps a Pig Farmer skills assessment?

Prepare production data such as sow productivity and feed conversion, plus references showing you managed a piggery. Detailed references on company letterhead with dates, hours and duties are essential.

Is Pig Farmer (121318) the right code for my experience?

121318 is for pig farmers who manage the operation. Piggery hand work without production planning responsibilities is lower skilled.

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Pig Farmer 121318

Yes. Pig Farmer (121318) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the ROL and CSOL. VETASSESS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407.

Pig Farmer (121318): Plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock.

As a Pig Farmer (ANZSCO 121318), you breed and raise pigs in indoor, outdoor or free-range systems, managing genetics, nutrition, biosecurity and farrowing. The occupation sits in unit group 1213 Livestock Farmers, which ANZSCO describes as people who plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock. You will typically work in piggeries, breeder units and free-range pig farms. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a VETASSESS skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

121318

Assessing authority

VETASSESS

Occupation lists

ROL · CSOL

Industry

Agriculture & primary production

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Pig Farmer can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

491 · Skilled Work Regional

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

407 · Training visa

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Pig Farmer is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Pig Farmer

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. VETASSESS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

VETASSESS

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

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Occupation match

Is Pig Farmer the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Plan breeding, farrowing and weaning schedules for the sow herd.
Formulate or select rations and monitor feed conversion and growth.
Maintain strict biosecurity and disease control programs.
Manage shed environment, effluent systems and welfare standards.
Arrange sale of pigs to abattoirs or processors.

Questions

Before you start an assessment

A Pig Farmer is employed to breed and raise pigs in indoor, outdoor or free-range systems, managing genetics, nutrition, biosecurity and farrowing. Typical tasks include: plan breeding, farrowing and weaning schedules for the sow herd; maintain strict biosecurity and disease control programs; and manage shed environment, effluent systems and welfare standards.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.