If you enjoy physical work, being close to nature or animals, outdoor activity in varied weather conditions and have an interest in applied science then this industry could be for you.
Star Ratings: Give industry and trainees what they need
Since launching its Star Ratings Scheme to recognise RTOs, The
Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has received feedback from industry suggesting that, for the first time, industry knows what it wants and can expect from Australia's VET system.
Solutions for labour shortages on the land
"Farming is significantly more than a block of dirt with an animal or plant on it," so says the National Farmers Federation labour shortage recommendations for 2008 which includes attracting seasonal workers from overseas and the student population while improving public perception and training.
The next generation of dairy farmers
Narelle Savige, a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Moe in Victoria, is on a quest to show other young people that there is a lot more to career in farming than milking cows.
SkillsOne nominated for 12th Annual Webby Awards
The 12th Annual Webby Awards has nominated Australia's skillsone.com.au as one of only 3 Australian sites in the running to win the Internet's most prestigious award.
Paul Bagnato - Fisherman"Imagine yourself 100 miles into the bush, with no petrol stations, no hospitals, no one near and no assistance. When a crisis occurs, you've got no one to help you, except yourself, and all you've got to rely on is your experience."
Tiffany Burdack - Agribusiness studentWhen Tiffany's Principal recommended she try studying Agriculture at TAFE, neither of them could have expected it would result in Tiffany having a scholarship to study farming in the UK for three months!
Tracey Hickmott - Environmental officerNot many recent graduates have quite so much variety in their work - and as much freedom to pursue their passions - as this Environmental Officer in rural New South Wales. Her average day could be dealing with everything from feral animals to public speaking.
