Directory of Semiskilled Trades

Sector : 02 - Agriculture and Fisheries Info

8799 Livestock Worker

M799
Field of application Livestock workers are employed on dairy farms, in beef, pork, or lamb processing facilities, or rabbit, horse or dairy goat farms.
Other job titles Harvest worker, harvester, farm worker
Information specific to the trade The Highway Safety Code stipulates that a class 8 licence authorizes the holder to drive a tractor only. If you hold a driver’s licence or probationary licence belonging to any other class, with the exception of class 6 D and 6 E, you may also drive a tractor.

712 - Handle food and other products 1

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Observance of rules with respect to hazardous materials
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of materials-handling equipment
  • Concern for the safety of people and goods
  • Careful handling of products

Tasks

  • Choose the materials-handling equipment in accordance with the form and weight of the products.
  • Check the condition of the materials-handling equipment.
  • Lift boxes, bags, materials or any other cumbersome items and place them on the equipment.
  • Move products.
  • Place the products in the designated locations.
  • Detect any problems and notify the person in charge.

829901 - Drive a tractor Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of the Highway Safety Code
  • Safe driving of tractor

Tasks

  • Check the tractor and ensure that the safety guards and protective devices have been properly installed.
  • Read the instruments.
  • Start the tractor.
  • Drive on different types of terrain, change gears, etc.
  • Stop the tractor.
  • Clean the tractor.
  • Park the tractor.
  • Detect any operating problems and notify the producer.

829902 - Prepare the fields Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of environmental laws and regulations
  • Observance of the Highway Safety Code
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of time allotted
  • Staying within the limits of the occupation
  • Safe driving of tractor
  • Correct use of harrow
  • Demonstration of sense of responsibility

Tasks

  • Check the condition of the tractor and fill the fuel tank.
  • Hitch the harrow to the tractor and inspect it before starting up.
  • Remove stones.
  • Harrow the field.
  • Unhitch the harrow.
  • Clean the machinery before putting it away.
  • Detect any operating problems and notify the producer.

829903 - Help the producer harvest and store forage, grain or oilseed plants 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of environmental laws and regulations
  • Observance of the Highway Safety Code
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of time allotted
  • Staying within the limits of the occupation
  • Safe driving of tractor
  • Correct use of machinery
  • Demonstration of sense of responsibility

Tasks

  • Check the condition of the tractor and fill the fuel tank.
  • Hitch the harvester to the tractor.
  • Transport the harvester to the storage area. Optional task or competency
  • Help prepare storage facilities and equipment (drier, bale elevator/conveyor, silage blower, etc.).
  • Handle the forage, empty grain cars, put the bundles on the bale elevator/conveyor, etc.
  • Help press, bag or apply any other process to the forage, or help with drying the grain.
  • Unhitch the harvester.
  • Clean the machinery before putting it away.
  • Detect any operating problems and notify the producer.

829904 - Perform tasks related to caring for a herd 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of rules of hygiene, if applicable
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper use of tools and equipment
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Wash the troughs and feeders.
  • Help distribute feed and water to the animals.
  • Wash and brush the animals. Optional task or competency
  • Wash the equipment.
  • Put away rakes, shovels, brooms, cleaning products, etc.

829905 - Perform tasks related to building maintenance 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of tools and equipment

Tasks

  • Clean stables, pens and other living quarters.
  • Spread the bedding.
  • Clean the aisles.
  • Check the condition of troughs and feeders.
  • Wash the walls.
  • Repaint the walls. Optional task or competency
  • Solidify the enclosures. Optional task or competency
  • Repair fences, doors, etc. Optional task or competency
  • Put away tools, materials and equipment.

829906 - Help the producer with various dairy production tasks Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of rules of hygiene, if applicable
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Confidence in handling dairy cattle

Tasks

  • Help milk the cows.
  • Wash and clean the milking and dairy equipment.
  • Lead the herd out to exercise areas. Optional task or competency
  • Help weigh the animals. Optional task or competency
  • Help load and unload the animals. Optional task or competency

829907 - Help the producer with various pork production tasks Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of rules of hygiene, if applicable
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Confidence in handling pigs

Tasks

  • Help tag or tattoo the animals.
  • Move the pigs from one pen to another.
  • Help weigh the animals. Optional task or competency
  • Help load and unload the animals. Optional task or competency
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.