If you are an early riser, enjoy the outdoors and hands-on work, then consider a career in agriculture. This involves producing food and materials from crops and livestock through farming duties like handling animals, driving tractors, harvesting and maintenance. You need strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and good communication skills.
STUDY VET WHILE YOU COMPLETE THE SACE
Senior Secondary
On-the-job training:
Start your career at school through on-the-job training in one of:
AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture
AHC21119 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
AHC30221 Certificate III in Dairy Production
AHC32822 Certificate III in Rural Operations
AHC30422 Certificate III in Pork Production
AHC30522 Certificate III in Poultry Production
AHC31818 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
OR
Off-the-job training:
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
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Industry specific requirements, including:
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Manual Metal Arc (stick)
Gas Metal Arc (for Farm Hand, Farm Operations and Stockperson/Stockhand roles)
Driver’s Licence
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Customised SACE subjects
Pastoral care - mentoring and monitoring
THEN
WORK IN YOUR CAREER
Use your VET qualification to work as:
Mixed Livestock farm Worker
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Worker
Rural Operations Worker
Shearer
Irrigation Assistant
Cattle Farmhand
Sheep Farm Worker
Grain Handler
Dairy Farmhand
Farmhand (Grain)
Poultry Farm Worker
Beekeeper
Grain, Oilseed and Pasture Farm Worker
Feedlot Feeding and Milling Hand
Feedlot Maintenance Hand
Grain Classifier
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH VET
Study:
Continue your studies with one of the following:
AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture
AHC41316 Certificate IV in Wool Classing
AHC51422 Diploma of Agribusiness Management
AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture
AHC60319 Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
To work as:
Wool Classer
Dairy Farm Supervisor
Farm Supervisor (Sheep)
Head Stockperson (Beef Cattle)
Piggery Unit Supervisor
Stud Farm Supervisor/Manager
Agribusiness Enterprise Business Manager
Farm Production Manager
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH UNIVERSITY
Study at university to work in:
University study in agriculture can lead to employment in: