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Agriculture

Agriculture

About this industry

If you’re a problem-solver, enjoy innovation, or have an interest in technology, sustainability, or business, agriculture offers exciting career opportunities. Modern agriculture goes beyond traditional farming, integrating robotics, AI, and data analytics to optimise food production and environmental management. From agribusiness and research to precision farming and AgriTech, the industry needs skills in technology, science, and strategy. Whether working with drones, smart machinery, or sustainable solutions, a career in agriculture is dynamic, high-tech, and vital to feeding the future.

Where can this take you?

Job titles in this industry

  • Irrigation Assistant
  • Shearer
  • Wool Handler
  • Sheep Farm Worker
  • Mixed Production Farm Workers
  • Livestock Husbandry Worker
  • Livestock Farm Workers
  • Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker
  • Beef Cattle Farm Worker
  • Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker
  • Apiarist
  • Dairy Cattle Farm Worker
  • Irrigation Technician
  • Piggery Farm Worker
  • Poultry Farm Worker
  • Grain Mill Worker
  • Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator
  • Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker
  • Wool Classer
Senior Secondary

Study VET while you complete the SACE

Traineeship/apprenticeship (contract or training)

Qualifications you could earn

Start your career at school through on-the-job training in one of:

  • AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture
  • AHC21124 Certificate II in Irrigation
  • AHC21216 Certificate II in Rural Operations
  • AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing
  • AHC21416 Certificate II in Wool Handling
  • AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC30224 Certificate III in Dairy Production
  • AHC32822 Certificate III in Rural Operations
  • AHC30422 Certificate III in Pork Production
  • AHC30522 Certificate III in Poultry Production
  • AHC31824 Certificate III in Beekeeping
  • AHC32422 Certificate III in Irrigation Technology
  • AHC33016 Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
  • AHC33116 Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
  • AHC33316 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations
Qualifications for institutional delivery (off-the-job training)

Qualifications you could earn

Start VET study at school through off-the-job training in:

  • AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture
  • AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC32822 Certificate III in Rural Operations

Industry requirements

Industry specific requirements, including:

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • Driver’s Licence

Plus

  • Customised SACE subjects
  • Pastoral care – mentoring and monitoring