Jobseekers in these industries require more specialised training than ever before as a result of changes in technology, environmental requirements and community perceptions. This has led to bright future career prospects for people seeking employment in these industries. Technological and societal changes, including biotechnical innovations, have resulted in advancements in areas such as crop and grain improvement, biological testing, agricultural biotechnology, aquaculture and animal welfare. Because Australia requires environmentally sustainable industries, increasing opportunities are developing in environmental consulting, ecosystem management, services to agriculture, fisheries and specific technologies such as desalination. TAFE SA training in these areas can lead to careers in animal attending, animal technology, laboratory technology, veterinary nursing, agriculture and horticulture, aquaculture, shearing, wool classing, horse racing industry and work in nurseries.
TAFE SA Career Groups within Primary and Allied Industries
| Career Group | Description |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Workers | Certificate courses in agriculture prepare graduates for a career in farming and pastoral work as a wool classer, wool technical officer, farm hand or agricultural assistant, shedhand or wool presser. Further study may lead to employment as a farm supervisor; assistant farm manager or field officer. These courses may also assist graduates to gain employment with stock agents involved in merchandising, livestock sales and machinery sales. Alternatively graduates may gain employment in agricultural research as technical officers. |
| Animal Care Workers | There are a variety of employment prospects available for graduates in these areas including the opportunity to work in veterinary practices, pet shops, boarding kennels, animal welfare organisations, and in the biomedical area. The Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing course is the national qualification for Veterinary Nurses. The Diploma of Animal Technology provides graduates with opportunities to work in biotechnical research and production, teaching facilities, zoos and wildlife parks. |
| Aquaculture Workers | This industry sector provides many diverse and interesting career opportunities for graduates, providing the opportunity to work in various aquaculture industries at both technician and management level. Aquaculture is carried out in the ocean, in tanks housed in sheds using recirculating equipment and in freshwater dams and purpose built ponds. Research is also currently being conducted into possibilities for aquaculture to be undertaken in inland areas affected by salinity. Seafood processing skills are required in a range of industry settings. |
| Conservation and Land Management Workers | Certificates in environmental practices cover the necessary skills and knowledge required for seeking employment as an assistant environmental officer. Employment opportunities will be found in local government; national parks and wildlife reserves; natural resources conservation; transport; waste management; and public housing and works. |
| Environmental Project Officers, Technicians and Workers | Completion of these courses will equip you to work as either a project manager or technician in vocations involving biology, wetland management, air and water quality, Australian flora and fauna, ecology, energy management, waste management, soil science, statistics, environmental issues, environmental auditing and systems and project management. |
| Horse Racing Industry Workers | Qualifications within this career group include all those associated with breeding, training and caring for race horses. |
| Horticulture Industry Workers | Qualifications in Horticulture cover the necessary knowledge and skills required for employment in this diverse industry. Sectors include general amenity horticulture, landscaping, wholesale and retail nursery, parks, gardens and turf. Employment opportunities include garden maintenance and landscaping businesses, local government, group training companies, wholesale nurseries, garden centres, sports turf organisations and school grounds. |
| Laboratory Workers | Qualifications in this area provide diverse career prospects including the opportunity to work in biomedical research and production facilities, medical and veterinary diagnostic laboratories and environmental testing laboratories. |
| Pest and Weed Controllers | Courses are available for students interested in bushland regeneration. Career opportunities in this area include working as bushland regenerators and weed controllers for local government, bushland regeneration enterprises and organisations such as the National Trust, or work in the field of land, parks and wildlife management. |
| Rural Business Workers | These qualifications will provide graduates with the skills and knowledge required to successfully operate a rural business. |
This Industry Group information was last modified : 9/07/2008 11:40:10 AM
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.
