Courses and Training Providers

Courses at University

University degrees providing training in all aspects of agriculture are found in every state and territory of Australia. Here are a few examples:

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science

• Bachelor of Agricultural Economics

• Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

• Bachelor of Environmental Agriculture

• Bachelor of Agribusiness

• Bachelor of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics

• Bachelor of Horticultural Science

• Bachelor of Animal Science

• Bachelor of Environmental Science and Policy

• Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology

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Courses at TAFE and Private Providers

TAFE offers many practical and theoretical courses ranging from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma levels. There are also non-government organisations that provide specialised training, both face-to-face and online. Some examples include:

• Agriculture

• Horticulture

• Animal Studies

• Horse Care

• Agribusiness Management

• Sustainable Agriculture

• Farm Planning and Management

• Livestock Management and Nutrition

• Precision Agriculture

• Agricultural Technology

• Veterinary Nursing

• Agricultural Mechanical Technology

• Irrigation Technology

• Aquaculture

Courses at High School

​There are a range of TVET and EVET courses available to students during high school. Examples include:

• Primary Industries - Agriculture

• Farm Vehicle Safety

• Conservation and Ecosystem Management

• Aquaculture

• Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration

Check with your Careers Adviser to see which options are available through your school.

Entry Level Jobs

Entry-level jobs are positions designed for people who are just starting their careers or have little work experience. These jobs help you learn basic skills and gain experience while earning money, often with opportunities to grow into more advanced roles.

• Farm Hand - assists with planting, harvesting, and maintaining crops. Duties often include operating machinery and manual labour.

• Shearer - removes wool from sheep, often working as part of a team during shearing seasons.

• Fruit Picker - gathers fruit from orchards or fields. Seasonal work that requires physical stamina and attention to detail.

• Farm Animal Attendant - cares for livestock, including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and monitoring animal health.

• Dairy Farm Assistant - helps with milking cows, maintaining equipment, and managing milk storage.

• Poultry Farm Worker - handles egg collection, feeding poultry, and cleaning enclosures.

• Aquaculture Worker - maintains fish tanks or pens, feeds aquatic species, and monitors water quality in aquaculture facilities.

• Deckhand - assists on fishing vessels with tasks like catching, sorting, and storing fish or other seafood.

• Nursery Assistant - works in plant nurseries, propagating plants, watering, and preparing orders for customers.

• Landscape Labourer - installs and maintains gardens, lawns, and other outdoor areas for homes, parks, or businesses.

• Tractor Operator - operates tractors for ploughing, planting, and harvesting crops on farms.

• Irrigation Technician Assistant - helps install and maintain irrigation systems for crops or gardens, ensuring efficient water use.