ISCO Occupation Group 6121.6 Shepherd
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Shepherd: Shepherds manage the welfare and movement of livestock, especially sheep, goats and other grazing animals, in a variety of surroundings.
Essential Skills
- Provide Flock Medical Treatment
- Care For The Flock
- Maintain Pastures
- Move Animals
- Provide Nutrition To Animals
- Examine Animals
- Move The Herd
- Ensure Flock Safety
- Milk Animals
- Work Independently In Agriculture
- Assist Animal Birth
- Organise Shearing
Optional Skills
- Maintain Farm Equipment
- Create Solutions To Problems
- Carry Out Cheese Production
Alternative Names
- Flock Manager
- Shepherds
- Flock Movement Specialist
- Sheep Flock Specialist
- Sheep Herder
- Sheep Flock Manager
