Goat Farmers
Overview
Snapshot
Summary
Goat Farmers breed and raise goats for fibre, milk, meat and breeding stock.
Tasks
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Breeds and raises livestock for the production of meat, fibre and milk.
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Maintains the health and condition of livestock.
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Provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels.
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Moves livestock to optimise feeding opportunities.
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Conducts farming operations such as mustering, milking, shearing and drenching livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce.
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Oversees general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder.
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Maintains fences, equipment and water supply systems.
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Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce.
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Evaluates records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production.
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Manages business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management.
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May select, train and supervise staff and contractors.
Characteristics
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Vocational Education and Training (VET)
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Informal or on-the-job
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Practical
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Administrative
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Enterprising
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Light
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Medium
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Heavy
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Very Heavy
Outlook
JSA produces employment projections to show where likely future job opportunities may be. Employment projections data are only produced for occupations at the broad four digit Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) level. While data are not available for this occupation, projections data are available for the parent occupation, Livestock Farmers, under the outlook section.
Earnings and hours
Working arrangements
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Around 71% of people employed as Goat Farmers work full-time hours, in all their jobs combined. This is 5 percentage points above the all jobs average (66%).
Full-time workers work an average of 58 hours per week in their main job. This is 14 hours more than the all jobs average (44 hours per week).
Sources:Full-time share and full-time hours: ABS, 2016 Census, customised report. Compared to the all jobs average.
Industries
Main industries
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Most Goat Farmers work in the Agriculture, forestry and fishing industry.
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report.
Regions
Employment across Australia
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT
ACT
Employment by State and Territory (% Share)
State | Goat Farmers | All Jobs Average |
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NSW | 50.0 | 31.6 |
VIC | 24.1 | 25.6 |
QLD | 10.8 | 20.0 |
SA | 5.7 | 7.0 |
WA | 7.6 | 10.8 |
TAS | 1.9 | 2.0 |
NT | 0.0 | 1.0 |
ACT | 0.0 | 1.9 |
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Around 92% of Goat Farmers live outside of capital cities, compared with the all jobs average of 38%.
New South Wales has a large share of employment relative to its population size.
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian states, territories and regions, in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Worker profile
Age and gender
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The median age of Goat Farmers is 57 years. This is higher than the all jobs average of 40 years.
A large share of workers are aged 65 years and over.
Females make up 39% of the workforce. This is 9 percentage points below the all jobs average of 48%.
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile and gender share compared to the all jobs average.
Age Profile (% Share)
Age Bracket | Goat Farmers | All Jobs Average |
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15-19 | 2.4 | 5.0 |
20-24 | 4.7 | 9.3 |
25-34 | 6.5 | 22.9 |
35-44 | 11.8 | 22.0 |
45-54 | 16.5 | 21.6 |
55-59 | 15.9 | 9.0 |
60-64 | 17.1 | 6.0 |
65 and Over | 25.3 | 4.2 |
Median Age | 57 | 40 |
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile of workers in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Employment Pathways
Education, training and experience
Livestock farming experience is usually needed to work as a Goat Farmer. Some workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification in agriculture.
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Highest Level of Education (% Share)
Type of Qualification | Goat Farmers | All Jobs Average |
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Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 10.0 | 10.1 |
Bachelor degree | 10.0 | 21.8 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.5 | 11.6 |
Certificate III/IV | 16.9 | 21.1 |
Year 12 | 18.5 | 18.1 |
Year 11 | 3.1 | 4.8 |
Year 10 and below | 30.0 | 12.5 |
Source: ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study). Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
Skills and Knowledge
Employers look for Livestock Farmers who can communicate and connect well with others and are reliable.
Skills
Skills can be improved through training or experience.
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59%
Critical thinkingThinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
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55%
Judgment and decision makingFiguring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.
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55%
Coordination with othersBeing adaptable and coordinating work with other people.
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54%
MonitoringKeeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.
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54%
Reading comprehensionReading work related information.
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54%
SpeakingTalking to others.
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54%
Time managementManaging your own and other peoples' time to get work done.
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54%
MathematicsUsing maths to solve problems.
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54%
NegotiationBringing people together and trying to sort out their differences.
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52%
PersuasionTalking people into changing their minds or their behaviour.
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50%
Active listeningListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
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50%
Complex problem solvingNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
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50%
Active learningBeing able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.
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48%
Systems analysisFiguring out how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect it.
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48%
Learning strategiesFiguring out the best way to teach or learn something new.
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48%
Systems evaluationMeasuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
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45%
Operation monitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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45%
Management of personnel resourcesMotivating, developing, and directing people as they work, and choosing the best people for the job.
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43%
Quality control analysisDoing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.
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41%
Operation and controlControlling equipment or systems.
Knowledge
These are important topics, subjects or knowledge areas.
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70%
Food productionPlanting, growing, and harvesting food (both plant and animal), including storage and handling.
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70%
Administration and managementBusiness principles involved in strategic planning, leadership, and coordinating people and resources.
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69%
Production and processingRaw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ways of making and distributing goods.
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68%
MathematicsArithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics.
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65%
Economics and accountingEconomics and accounting, the financial markets, banking and checking and reporting of financial data.
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63%
Education and trainingCurriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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61%
ChemistryChemical composition, structure, and properties. How chemicals are made, used, mixed, and can change.
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61%
BiologyPlant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, how they rely on and work with each other and the environment.
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56%
MechanicalMachines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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55%
Law and governmentHow our laws and courts work. Government rules and regulations, and the political system.
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53%
Engineering and technologyUse engineering, science and technology to design and produce goods and services.
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53%
Public safety and securityUse of equipment, rules and ideas to protect people, data, property, and institutions.
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52%
Computers and electronicsCircuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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52%
TransportationMoving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road.
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51%
Building and constructionMaterials, and methods used to construct or repair houses, buildings, or other structures like highways and roads.
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51%
Sales and marketingShowing, promoting, and selling including marketing strategy, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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50%
English languageEnglish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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50%
ClericalWord processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office work.
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48%
Personnel and human resourcesRecruiting and training people, managing pay and other entitlements (like sick leave), and negotiating pay and conditions.
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44%
Technical designDesign techniques, tools, and principles used to make detailed technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Abilities
Workers use these physical and mental abilities..
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61%
Oral comprehensionListen to and understand what people say.
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59%
Deductive reasoningUse general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.
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59%
Oral expressionCommunicate by speaking.
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59%
Problem spottingNotice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.
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57%
Written comprehensionRead and understand written information.
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55%
Inductive reasoningUse lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.
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52%
Multilimb coordinationUse your arms and/or legs at the same time while sitting, standing, or lying down.
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52%
CategorisingCome up with different ways of grouping things.
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52%
Control precisionQuickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
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50%
Near visionSee details that are up-close (within a few feet).
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50%
Sorting or orderingOrder or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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50%
Written expressionWrite in a way that people can understand.
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48%
Speech recognitionIdentify and understand the speech of another person.
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48%
MathematicsChoose the right maths method or formula to solve a problem.
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46%
BrainstormingCome up with a number of ideas about a topic, even if the ideas aren't very good.
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45%
Speech claritySpeak clearly so others can understand you.
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43%
Far visionSee details that are far away.
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43%
Working with numbersAdd, subtract, multiply, or divide.
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39%
Depth perceptionDecide which thing is closer or further away from you, or decide how far away it is.
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39%
Selective attentionPay attention to something without being distracted.
Activities
These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.
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76%
Planning and prioritising workDeciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.
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73%
Managing payments and ordersMonitoring and controlling resources and the spending of money.
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70%
Coming up with systems and processesDeciding on goals and figuring out what you need to do to achieve them.
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70%
Making decisions and solving problemsUsing information to work out the best solution and solve problems.
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67%
Thinking creativelyUsing your own ideas for developing, designing, or creating something new.
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66%
Keeping your knowledge up-to-dateKeeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.
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66%
Driving vehicles or equipmentRunning, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
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64%
Doing physically active workUse your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.
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63%
Handling and moving objectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.
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61%
Researching and investigatingLooking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.
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61%
Working with mechanical equipmentServicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.
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60%
Monitoring people, processes and thingsChecking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.
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59%
Controlling equipment or machinesOperating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).
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56%
Making sense of information and ideasLooking at, working with, and understanding data or information.
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55%
Communicating within a teamGiving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.
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53%
Communicating with the publicGiving information to the public, business or government by telephone, in writing, or in person.
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52%
Working with electronic equipmentServicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing electronic devices and equipment.
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52%
Looking for changes over timeComparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.
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48%
Checking for errors or defectsInspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.
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47%
Documenting or recording informationEntering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Interests and demands
Learn about the daily activities, and physical and social demands faced by workers. Explore the values and work styles that workers rate as most important.
Interests
Interests are the style or type of work we prefer to do. All interest areas are shown below.
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100%
EnterprisingStarting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.
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95%
PracticalPractical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
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71%
AdministrativeFollowing set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.
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38%
AnalyticalIdeas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.
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24%
HelpingWorking with people. Helping or providing service to others.
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19%
CreativeWorking with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.
Values
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76%
AchievementResults oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
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71%
IndependenceWork alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.
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67%
RecognitionAdvancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.
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64%
Working conditionsJob security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.
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62%
RelationshipsServe and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
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29%
SupportSupportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.
Demands
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99%
Unstructured workHave freedom to decide on tasks, priorities, and goals.
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98%
Outdoors, exposed to weatherWork outdoors, exposed to the weather.
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96%
Face-to-face discussionsTalk with people face-to-face.
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96%
Freedom to make decisionsHave freedom to make decision on your own.
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94%
In an enclosed vehicle or equipmentWork in a closed vehicle (e.g., car).
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92%
TelephoneTalk on the telephone.
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88%
TeamworkWork with people in a group or team.
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86%
Impact of decisionsMake decisions that have a large impact on other people.
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85%
In an open vehicle or equipmentWork in an open vehicle (e.g., a tractor).
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85%
Lead or coordinate a teamLead others to do work activities.
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82%
Contact with peopleHave contact with people by telephone, face-to-face, or any other way.
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81%
Health and safety of othersTake responsibility for the health and safety of others.
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80%
Being exact or accurateBe very exact or highly accurate.
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79%
Outdoors, under coverWork outdoors, under cover (e.g., in an open shed).
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79%
Indoors, not heat controlledWork indoors without heating or cooling (e.g., warehouse without heat).
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76%
Very hot or cold temperaturesWork in very hot or cold temperatures.
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75%
Time pressureWork to strict deadlines.
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74%
Frequent decision makingFrequently make decisions that impact other people.
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73%
Consequence of errorWork where mistakes have serious consequences.
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72%
Responsible for outcomesTake responsibility for the results of other people's work.
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