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ANZSCO 121218

Turf Grower

Skill level 1Assessed by VETASSESS

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2013, Version 1.2

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow turf.

Skill level 1

Also called

  • Turf Farmer

Unit group 1212

Crop Farmers

CROP FARMERS plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow crops.

Indicative skill level

In Australia and New Zealand

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks include

  • Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops, such as grain, cotton, sugar cane, fruit and nuts, vegetables, turf and flowers, from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors
  • Selecting and planting seeds, seedlings and bulbs, and grafting new varieties to root stocks
  • Maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions
  • Organising and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
  • Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising and pest and weed control
  • Maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
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  • Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
  • Managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise staff and contractors

Occupations in this unit group

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 (the edition the MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL use)

Title in this edition: Turf Grower, skill level 1

Major group
1 MANAGERS
Sub-major group
12 Farmers and Farm Managers
Minor group
121 Farmers and Farm Managers
Unit group
1212 Crop Farmers

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Search another occupation