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Agriculture

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

FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH UNIVERSITY

Qualification codes and titles are subject to change due to training package updates.

This pathway may not be available at all schools – talk to your teacher about your options.

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