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Training and career opportunities and pathways in the Agriculture and Fisheries sector
Agriculture involves farming activities, including the growing of crops and raising of animals. There are three sub-categories: livestock, crops and horticulture. List some examples under the headings in the table below:
| Livestock | Crops | Horticulture |
|---|---|---|
| lamb | soy | vegetables |
| beef stock | rice | fruit |
| chicken | sugar | herbs |
| kangaroo | canola | spices |
List some examples under the headings in the table below:
| Commercial fisheries | Aquaculture |
|---|---|
| tuna | bream |
| salmon | shellfish |
| trout | oysters |
Career opportunities
Career opportunities in the fishing industry have generally been declining. Increased efficiency in producing foods and increased use of machinery and technology to do jobs once done by people, have been responsible for this trend.
Using http://www.myfuture.com.au/ 
list the following jobs in the Agriculture and Fisheries industry.
| Jobs | On the job tasks | Training required: TAFE/University |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural industry | ||
| 1. Agricultural scientist | Consultation on the application of science to the practice of agriculture. | Numerous courses at TAFE and university |
| 2. Agricultural inspector | Inspection of animals, plants and agricultural produce at farms, abattoirs, processing and packing plants, wholesale markets, and places of storage or shipment. | TAFE courses |
| 3. Animal attendant | Feeding, watering and care of animals. | Animal Care Studies: TAFE Bachelor of Animal Science: University |
| 4. Agronomist | Study of commercial plants, animals and cultivation techniques. | Numerous courses at TAFE and university |
| 5. Animal technician | Assisting veterinary, medical, pharmacy, agricultural and general scientists and students to care for and check on animals used for research, breeding and scientific purposes. | Numerous TAFE and university courses |
| Fisheries industry | ||
| 1. Boating and fisheries patrol officer | Responsible for the management and conservation of fishery resources. | Numerous TAFE and university courses |
| 2. Fishing boat crew | Catching fish, crustaceans and molluscs with equipment such as nets, lines, traps, pots, dillies, rakes or towed dredges, in ocean, coastal and inland waters. | TAFE studies |
| 3. Marine surveyor | Inspection of passenger and cargo ships, fishing vessels, pleasure craft and yachts. | Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Commerce |
| 4. Divers | Divers carry out a range of duties underwater using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA), surface breathing apparatus or underwater work chambers. Diving for abalone for example. | TAFE studies |
| 5. Farmhand (Fish) | Assists with the growing and cultivation of fish and the maintenance of fish farm premises and equipment. | TAFE studies |
Describe the working conditions for the following people in the Agriculture and Fisheries industry:
- farmer
- fishmonger
- butcher
- veterinarian.
| Occupation | Working conditions |
|---|---|
| Farmer | Farmers may work on large or small enterprises, or they may need to travel between a number of properties to manage activities. They spend much of their time working outdoors. |
| Master fisher | Master fishers work in all types of weather conditions and spend long hours at sea. Conditions can be cramped while at sea, and fishers may be required to work odd hours. Shifts could be four hours of work, followed by four hours of sleep around the clock. |
| Butcher | Butchers work with a variety of knives, hand tools, power equipment (including mincers, mixers and band saws) and computer-operated machinery. Butchers work in shops and boning/slicing rooms. Butchers usually have early morning starts and their work involves dealing a lot with people including customers and workmates. Butchers are exposed to animal blood. |
| Veterinarian | Veterinarians may work either indoors or outdoors depending on the location of their employment. Veterinarians usually work long and irregular hours, especially those in private practice who may be called upon to treat sick animals at any hour of the day or night. |
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