Livestock Exchange
Have you ever seen a livestock sale?
The Bendigo Livestock Exchange has hosted the buying & selling of farm animals for the last 150 years.
Join James, a Livestock Agent for Elders Rural Services, for sale day at the Bendigo Livestock Exchange. See what happens on the day, as well as the other aspects of being a Livestock Agent. Explore other occupations related to livestock, like butchering and wool classing.
MEET THE PEOPLE
Meet the people of the involved in the Bendigo Livestock Industry. Watch these videos to find out a bit more about the careers and jobs in Agriculture, Farming & Fishing.
Don’t understand some of the words in the videos?
Click on the video glossary to find out what the word means!
Exploring Differences
Find out all about our differences and how individuals have various traits which are ideal for different jobs
INDUSTRY PATHWAYS
Explore how you could pursue jobs like these!
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Volunteer opportunities are not frequent but may be available upon enquiry.
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Work Placements may be available on inquiry.
If you’re looking for a work placement opportunity, the Goldfields LLEN can help. Visit their website to find out more.
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No experience necessary for beginning careers within the industry.
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School based apprenticeships may be available dependent on availability & school timetabling.
Apprenticeships or traineeships are available directly through workplace and TAFE institutions.
Longerenong College
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Bendigo TAFE
Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
Certificate III in Horticulture
(Also available in Castlemaine)
Federation TAFE Ballarat
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Federation University Ballarat & Online
Bachelor of Environmental & Conservation Science
Up to 26 weeks of industry placement
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Federation University Ballarat & Online
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FOR TEACHERS
Start engaging your students in our various learning areas and capabilities within the curriculum.
This resource is for teachers who are engaged with the Passions & Pathways curriculum and would like to explore additional activities, AND/OR for specialist or generalist teachers who would like to bring career conversations into their classrooms.
See the list of curriculum links below for information on which activities engage students in the various learning areas and capabilities within the curriculum.
