Agribusiness Manager, Rural Loan Officer

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I'm a high school or college student
Year 10, 11 or 12

I'm an adult
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Exploring my options - school subjects, School-based Apprenticeships, TasTAFE & VET courses

I'm a year 11/12 student
Exploring my options - school subjects, School-based Apprenticeships, TasTAFE & VET courses

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Do you have a particular area of agriculture in mind?

Business and Management

Science and Technology

Horticulture and Cropping

Sustainability

Biosecurity

Animals and Livestock

Food and Products

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Business and Management

TasTAFE certifications (16+)

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

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TasTAFE certifications (16+)

Certificate II in Agriculture -TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Operate Quad Bikes - TasTAFE

Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles - TasTAFE

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws - TasTAFE

Tractor Operations -TasTAFE

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

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Science and Technology

TasTAFE certifications (16+)

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

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TasTAFE certifications (16+)

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

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Horticulture and Cropping

TasTAFE certifications (16+)

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

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TasTAFE certifications (16+)

Certificate II in Agriculture -TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Dairy Production - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Forest Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

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Sustainability

TasTAFE certifications (16+)

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Question

TasTAFE certifications (16+)

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

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Biosecurity

TasTAFE certifications (16+)

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

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TasTAFE certifications (16+)

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

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Animals and Livestock

TasTAFE certifications (16+)

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

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TasTAFE certifications (16+)

Operate Quad Bikes - TasTAFE

Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles - TasTAFE

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws - TasTAFE

Tractor Operations -TasTAFE

Certificate II in Agriculture -TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Dairy Production - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Beekeeping - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Forest Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Wool Classing - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Animal Care - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Animal Care Services - TasTAFE

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

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Food and Products

TasTAFE certifications (16+)

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

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TasTAFE certifications (16+)

Agricultural Chemical Skill SET - TasTAFE

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

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TAFE courses (16+)

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

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TAFE courses (16+)

Agricultural Chemical Skill SET - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Agriculture -TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Beekeeping - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Dairy Production - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Forest Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Certificate IV in Wool Classing - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Animal Care - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Animal Care Services - TasTAFE

Operate Quad Bikes - TasTAFE

Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles - TasTAFE

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws - TasTAFE

Tractor Operations -TasTAFE

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

Question

Do you have a particular area of agriculture in mind?

Business and Management

Science and Technology

Horticulture and Cropping

Sustainability

Biosecurity

Animals and Livestock

Food and Products

Not sure yet - show me everything

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Business and Management

TasTAFE certifications

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

University degrees and diplomas

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TasTAFE certifications

Certificate II in Agriculture -TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Tractor Operations -TasTAFE

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws - TasTAFE

Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles - TasTAFE

Operate Quad Bikes - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Dairy Production - TasTAFE

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

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University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours (S4A)

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Diploma of Agribusiness (Z1A) - University of Tasmania

Undergraduate Certificate in Agribusiness (Z0L) - University of Tasmania

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Science and Technology

TasTAFE certifications

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

University degrees and diplomas

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TasTAFE certifications

Agricultural Chemical Skill SET - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

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University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours (S4A)

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

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Horticulture and Cropping

TasTAFE certifications

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

University degrees and diplomas

Question

TasTAFE certifications

Certificate II in Agriculture -TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Dairy Production - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Forest Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

Agricultural Chemical Skill SET - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

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University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours (S4A)

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Diploma of Agribusiness (Z1A) - University of Tasmania

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Sustainability

TasTAFE certifications

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

University degrees and diplomas

Question

TasTAFE certifications

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

Agricultural Chemical Skill SET - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

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University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours (S4A)

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

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Biosecurity

TasTAFE certifications

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

University degrees and diplomas

Question

TasTAFE certifications

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Agricultural Chemical Skill SET - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

Question

University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Question

Animals and Livestock

TasTAFE certifications

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

University degrees and diplomas

Question

TasTAFE certifications

Certificate II in Agriculture -TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Dairy Production - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Beekeeping - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Forest Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Animal Care - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Animal Care Services - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Wool Classing - TasTAFE

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

Course in Firearms Safety - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

Operate Quad Bikes - TasTAFE

Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles - TasTAFE

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws - TasTAFE

Tractor Operations -TasTAFE

Question

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

Question

University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Diploma of Agribusiness (Z1A) - University of Tasmania

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Food and Products

TasTAFE certifications

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

University degrees and diplomas

Question

TasTAFE certifications

Agricultural Chemical Skill SET - TasTAFE

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Agriculture -TasTAFE

Certificate III in Dairy Production - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles - TasTAFE

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws - TasTAFE

Tractor Operations -TasTAFE

Question

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

Question

University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Diploma of Agribusiness (Z1A) - University of Tasmania

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Not sure yet - show me everything

TasTAFE certifications

School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

University degrees and diplomas

Question

TasTAFE certifications

Certificate III in Dairy Production - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Animal Care - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Animal Care Services - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Agriculture -TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management - TasTAFE

Tractor Operations -TasTAFE

Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles - TasTAFE

Operate Quad Bikes - TasTAFE

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws - TasTAFE

Course in Firearms Safety - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Beekeeping - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Wool Classing - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Forest Operations - TasTAFE

Tree Felling Course (intermediate) - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

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School subjects, VET courses and School-based Apprenticeships

Options vary between schools - speak to your career advisor to find out what’s available to you.

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University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours (S4A)

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Diploma of Agribusiness (Z1A) - University of Tasmania

Undergraduate Certificate in Agribusiness (Z0L) - University of Tasmania

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Business and Management

Science and Technology

Horticulture and Cropping

Sustainability

Biosecurity

Animals and Livestock

Food and Products

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Science and Technology

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Food and Products

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Business and Management

TasTAFE certifications

University degrees and diplomas

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TasTAFE certifications

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

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University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours (S4A)

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Diploma of Agribusiness (Z1A) - University of Tasmania

Undergraduate Certificate in Agribusiness (Z0L) - University of Tasmania

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Science and Technology

TasTAFE certifications

University degrees and diplomas

Question

TasTAFE certifications

Agricultural Chemical Skill SET - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

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University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours (S4A)

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Question

Horticulture and Cropping

TasTAFE certifications

University degrees and diplomas

Question

TasTAFE certifications

Certificate II in Agriculture -TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Dairy Production - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Forest Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

Agricultural Chemical Skill SET - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

Question

University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours (S4A)

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Diploma of Agribusiness (Z1A) - University of Tasmania

Question

Sustainability

TasTAFE certifications

University degrees and diplomas

Question

TasTAFE certifications

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

Agricultural Chemical Skill SET - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

Question

University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours (S4A)

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Question

Biosecurity

TasTAFE certifications

University degrees and diplomas

Question

TasTAFE certifications

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

Agricultural Chemical Skill SET - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

Question

University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Question

Animals and Livestock

TasTAFE certifications

University degrees and diplomas

Question

TasTAFE certifications

Certificate II in Agriculture -TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Dairy Production - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Beekeeping - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Forest Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Wool Classing - TasTAFE

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Animal Care - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Animal Care Services - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

Question

University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Diploma of Agribusiness (Z1A) - University of Tasmania

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Food and Products

TasTAFE certifications

University degrees and diplomas

Question

TasTAFE certifications

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Animal Care - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Animal Care Services - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Dairy Production - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Wool Classing - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

Question

University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Diploma of Agribusiness (Z1A) - University of Tasmania

Question

Not sure yet - show me

TasTAFE certifications

University degrees and diplomas

Question

TasTAFE certifications

Tractor Operations -TasTAFE

Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles - TasTAFE

Operate Quad Bikes - TasTAFE

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws - TasTAFE

Course in Firearms Safety - TasTAFE

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Course - TasTAFE

Install, Maintain and Repair Farm Fencing - TasTAFE

Agricultural Chemical Skill SET - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Agriculture -TasTAFE

Certificate III in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Agriculture - TasTAFE

Diploma of Agriculture - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Certificate III in Beekeeping - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Dairy Production - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Forest Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations - TasTAFE

Certificate II in Animal Care - TasTAFE

Certificate III in Animal Care Services - TasTAFE

Certificate IV in Wool Classing - TasTAFE

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University degrees and diplomas

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours (S4A)

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (P7D)- University of Tasmania

Diploma of Agribusiness (Z1A) - University of Tasmania

Undergraduate Certificate in Agribusiness (Z0L) - University of Tasmania

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Business & Management Beyond the Farm

Agribusiness Manager, Rural Loan Officer

In agribusiness you can support smart decision-making for the future, working with businesses from local to global scales across supply chains, value chains and trade.

Blend business and agriculture to lead decision-making

Career highlights

Make a difference

Agriculture is brimming with business decision-making, from purchasing land, upgrading irrigation, analysing trade markets, or planning future farm investments. As an agribusiness manager or rural lender, you can support businesses in making smart decisions for the future.

Exciting & diverse

From analysing finances and markets, to being on-farm meeting clients, negotiating sales and seeing operations first-hand, each day can be different. You could work for an agribusiness company, a financial institution, a large agricultural producer, or a co-operative.

What the job involves

Agribusiness jobs span commercial, financial and operational activities of agricultural businesses, farms, supply chains and value chains. This can involve market analysis, strategic and financial planning, managing people and operations, and adopting technologies. Roles include agribusiness managers, supply chain coordinators and rural loan officers.

Educational pathways

TasTAFE

Diploma of Agriculture
Diploma FBM

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness

Relevant Courses

Agribusiness Manager, Rural Loan Officer

In agribusiness you can support smart decision-making for the future, working with businesses from local to global scales across supply chains, value chains and trade.

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