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COMPUTER OPERATOR

A Computer Operator may be employed across all sectors of the dairy industry. The role of the Computer Operator will vary according to the sector of the industry they work in.

Computer Operators may be involved in the following:

  • Milking machine technology
  • Cow identification systems
  • Farm planning and management
  • Herd improvement services
  • Operations and supervision of computer based systems in the processing sector
  • Processing accounts and budgets
  • Programming automated equipment

SCOPE:

Computer Operators are employed in:

  • Dairy manufacturing plants
  • Private consulting firms
  • State Government agencies
  • Herd Improvement cooperatives
  • Research organisations

COURSES AND TRAINING:

The entry level for professional Computer Operator occupations has been via a Bachelor Degree, plus in some cases, specialist post-graduate qualifications. This pathway continues to be very important as a means of recruiting people with the high level of IT expertise required by the industry.

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