FOOD SECTOR INFORMATION LINKS

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE FOOD SECTOR (Education & Training Resources)

AUSVEG
- Industry Representative Body for vegetable, potato and onion growers

PRIMARY PRODUCERS SA
- Is the peak industry body representing the interests of South Australian primary producers and is the South Australian member of the National Farmers’ Federation.

HORTICULTURE COALITION OF SA
- Is the peak industry body representing the interests of horticulture within South Australia.

SKILLS INSIGHT
- Work with stakeholders who share a passion for improving skills and training across the agribusiness, fibre, furnishing, food, animal and environment care industries.

WEBSITES TO CONSIDER, WHEN PLANNING YOUR EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION PATHWAY:

Your Career – The Your Career website is a platform of the National Careers Institute. It is designed to provide clear and simple careers information and to help people of all ages and circumstances better plan and manage their career

myskills – online information about vocational education and training options

myfuture – Australia’s career information and exploration service

National Careers Institute – The National Careers Institute (NCI) was established so that Australians have access to accurate and up to date career information and support regardless of their age and stage.

Jobs and Skills Australia – JSA is an independent agency, responsible for providing advice to Australian Government to underpin Australia’s response to current, emerging and future labour market and workforce skills and training needs.

Labour Market Updates – Discover trends in the Australian Jobs Market. The latest insights from Jobs and Skills Australia to help you understand your local labour market

Future Ready – Australia’s National Career Education Strategy and the resources that support the Strategy

QILT – helps you compare official study experience and employment outcomes data from Australian higher education institutions. Create your own shortlist to compare different study areas and institutions.

Course Seeker –  is a national course comparison tool that allows students to search over 7,000 undergraduate courses. Students can search, select and compare up to four higher education courses nationally.

Australian Job Search – Australia’s largest free online jobs website

Careers for Net Zero – Whether you’re a school leaver, a recent graduate or a worker with years of experience, find out more about why Careers for Net Zero is so important.

Job Jump Start – Find new ways to explore careers and prepare for work by reading articles and using the tools provided. All the information on Job Jumpstart fits into three themes: Looking for a job; Building a career, and At work

Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study

jobactive – Australian Government employment services system that supports job seekers and employers

Disability Employment Services – helps people with a disability find work and keep a job

Parents and Guardian’s Guide for School Leavers – summarises the resources and information available to help you explore all the education, training, and work options available to your child.

Australian Apprenticeships – Australian Government information site for apprenticeships

National Apprentice Employment Network – the national association representing group training organisations, Australia’s largest employer network of apprentices and trainees

National Centre for Vocational Education Research – informing policy and practice in Australia’s training system

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority – ACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority) improves learning for young Australians through world-class school curriculum, assessment and reporting

Work Studies Years 9-10 Australian Curriculum – The Australian Curriculum: Work Studies Years 9–10 will deliver a school-based subject that provides opportunities for students to undertake vocational learning and develop work-readiness skills in preparation for further study towards a skilled occupation or further education after leaving school

TERTIARY EDUCATION
(focusing on degrees in Agriculture, Food & Wine)   

The University of Adelaide  

University of South Australia

TAFE & PRIVATE TRAINING ORGANISATIONS
(focusing on Certificate qualifications in Horticulture & Agriculture)  

TAFESA

Ironwood Institute 

ARO Educational Services Pty Ltd 

Regional Skills Training Pty Ltd