Cotton Grower (ANZSCO 121211)
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What a Cotton Grower does
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow cotton.
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 121211ANZSCO 2022: 121511
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Skilled lists
- Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Main tasks
- planning and coordinating the production and marketing of broadacre crops, from soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
- planning crop production and selecting seed and plant stock
- coordinating and developing strategies for cultivating, fertilising and watering to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
- organising farming operations and routines, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce
- planning and coordinating the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
- directing and overseeing general farming activities to maintain crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks and controlling pests and weeds
- planning and overseeing the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as equipment, machinery, sheds and water supply and irrigation systems
- maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning production accordingly
- overseeing data collection and analysis and farm technology systems
- managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
- may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WANo shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Cotton Grower do?
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow cotton. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Cotton Grower on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Cotton Grower (ANZSCO 121211) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Cotton Grower?
121211. The ANZSCO 2022 code is 121511. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Cotton Grower migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Cotton Grower for the Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Cotton Grower for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 121211.
Is Cotton Grower in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.