EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

Taking an education and training course prepares you for the real world, where you will be trained to become confident facilitators of learning.

 

What is the difference between education and training?

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Taking an education and training course will prepare you for the real world, where you will be trained to be confident learning facilitators.

 

You'll gain good communication and organisational skills, as well as knowledge of a variety of topics to teach learners at different stages of life.

 

You will work as an instructor in one of the following areas:

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• Early childhood learning

• Primary education

• Secondary education

• Vocational training

• Higher education

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What are my choices for courses?

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Vocational Education and Training (VET)

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VET programmes give you a hands-on learning experience. A Diploma in Early Childhood Education is a standard VET course in this sector, and it provides on-the-job training in developing healthy and secure learning environments for children.

 

Undergraduate

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You'll learn best practises teaching methods on a number of subjects if you study this area at the undergraduate level.

 

You'll learn how to deliver knowledge with confidence and creativity, as well as how to make learning easier for students of all ages. The most popular degrees in this area are a Bachelor of Primary Education and a Bachelor of Secondary Education.

 

Most Australian universities have work experience and supervised work placements to help you prepare for the classroom. Job placement will make up a portion of your degree, and you will gain real-world experience in leading classes, studying, and promoting student growth.

 

Postgraduate/research

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Further research in this area will provide you with the necessary skills to become a good educational leader.

A Master of Education (Research) is for teachers and education professionals who want to broaden their expertise and skillset in order to become education professors in higher education institutions.

 

What could my future look like?

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There are several educational institutions in Australia, including nursery, kindergarten, preschool, elementary school, high school, university, TAFE, and VET.

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Your career prospects for education and training are as varied as your study options in Australia. A career in education and training can be a fulfilling one, allowing you to change people's lives and inspire their futures.

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Agriculture and Environmental Science

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Learn about issues ranging from food production and farming to food security and preserving a healthy and sustainable natural environment on a global, regional, and local level.

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Job opportunities in this sector are plentiful, with five available for every agriculture graduate in Australia.

In Australia, major cities and metropolitan areas account for half of all agricultural employment.

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Seven Australian universities are among the top 100 universities in the world for agriculture, and nine are among the top 100 for environmental science.

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What is the difference between agriculture and environmental science?

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You will learn about global, regional, and local issues ranging from food production and farming to food security and preserving a healthy and sustainable natural environment while studying this area.

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You can learn the theory and practise of the following topics while studying agriculture and environmental science:

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• Crop production

• Animal production and management

• Environmental impact assessment

• Forestry resource management

• Soil and water conservation

• Aquatic resource management

• Natural resource management

• Geographical sciences

• Botany

• Geology

• Agricultural science

• Aquaculture

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What are my choices for courses?

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VET courses provide practical programmes that will help you become job-ready. They also provide a route to further undergraduate study. Animal handling, farm management, landscaping, aquaculture, and soil testing are all skills that can be learned through VET programmes.

 

Undergraduate

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An undergraduate degree in this field is typically associated with a science or business programme. You will have the option of specialising in areas of interest such as crop science, animal genetics, and sustainable agriculture.

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Postgraduate/research

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Postgraduate and research degrees can offer you expert knowledge in a specific field. In this sector, a Master of Environmental Science is a popular postgraduate degree.

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What might the future hold for me?

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The dynamic and natural ecosystem of Australia is well-known around the world, and it is the ideal setting for gaining expert knowledge and experience in the region. GrainCorp, Prensa, and Devondale Murray Goulburn all recognise the value of learning skilled skills from some of the industry's top professors.