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In this course you will develop your skills and knowledge in all areas of dairy production, including establishing pastures and crops for livestock production, planning and constructing electric fences and coordinating milking operations.
Summary
You’ll learn how to implement animal health control programs and feeding plans for livestock, as well as implementing procedures for calving and rearing newborn and young livestock.
You’ll also gain skills in respond to emergencies and learn how to contribute effectively to work health and safety processes.
Successful completion of this course will enable you to seek work as qualified Dairy Farm Hand and contribute to Tasmania’s reputable and high-quality Dairy industry.
This course is also available as an Australian Apprenticeship.
Career Outcomes
Dairy farmhand
A dairy farmhand is an agricultural worker who performs daily, hands-on tasks to maintain a dairy farm and care for the herd. Key responsibilities include milking cows, cleaning the milking shed, feeding and monitoring livestock health, managing herd movement between paddocks, and maintaining farm equipment like fences and machinery.