OSCA 151133: Sugar Cane Grower
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow sugar cane. This record sits in Broadacre Crop Growers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.
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Role overview
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow sugar cane.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 1 Managers
- Sub-major group
- 15 Farmers and Farm Managers
- Minor group
- 151 Broadacre, Horticultural and Mixed Production Farmers
- Unit group
- 1511 Broadacre Crop Growers
Tasks
- Plans, organises and coordinates the production and marketing of sugar cane crops, taking into account environmental and market conditions
- Selects and purchases sugar cane setts, fertilisers and other supplies required for sugar cane production
- Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising and irrigating sugar cane crops to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
- Monitors and maintains sugar cane crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and disease
- Directs and oversees sugar cane crop defoliation, harvesting and transportation to sugar mills
- Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of sugar cane
- Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of sugar cane farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, fences, machinery, and water supply and irrigation systems
- Maintains and evaluates records of sugar cane farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
- Manages sugar cane farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
- May select, train and supervise sugar cane farm staff and contractors
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
Related occupations
Industry context
Alternative titles
- Sugar Cane Farm Manager
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Compare OSCA 151133 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code151133 Sugar Cane Grower | 151131 Cotton Grower | 151132 Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower |
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| Official role definition | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow sugar cane. | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow cotton. | Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow grain, including certified seed and specialty grains, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture crops. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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| Alternative titles |
| Not stated | Not stated |
Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 151133 do?
Sugar Cane Grower is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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