Agronomy and Farm Services
What does an Agronomist/Farm Services worker do?
Veterinarian, Veterinarian Nurse, Rural health science services, Environmental health, Conservation and Land Management, Parks and gardens.
What do I need to be good at?
Food and Fibre industries require you to be
- Passionate and committed to your chosen industry
- Willing to learn
- Able to solve problems creatively
- A good team worker
- Reliable
- Honest
- Punctual
How much do I get paid?
Weekly wages range from apprenticeship wages of around $450 per week, to professional and experienced wages of an average of $1,500 per week.
Where can I get trained?
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At school
With a vocational Education and Training (VET) program in
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Landscaping
- Conservation & Land management
- Aboriculture
“No matter what subjects you choose – there is a link to a career in food and fibre.” Victorian Farmers Federation, 2014.
At TAFE
Or a private higher education provider where you don’t need an ATAR, and courses take between six months and two years.
At university where you can choose an undergraduate degree in:
- Marine Science/Aquaculture
- Environmental Science
- Veterinary Medicine
- Biotechnology
- Agricultural Science
- Genetics
You can learn on the job
Keep an eye on the Gippsland Volunteering website for other volunteering opportunities..
Where can I get experience?
At school through your year 10 work experience program. Contact your school careers advisor, or ask a local agribusiness for some voluntary work.
Keep an eye on the Gippsland Volunteering website for other volunteering opportunities..
What can this job lead to?
- Research scientist
- Rural Project Management
- Engineering
- Communication Media
- Government policy development
- Environmental Parks and Land management
- Veterinary Science Practice and Consultancy
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