Global Career Agriculture

Broad study area- Agriculture and Biological Sciences Career- Agriculture

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Future growth indicators and Prospects-

Agriculture and its related industries support 1.6 million Australian jobs
Grew very strongly over the past 5 years
18,700 new jobs projected by 2025
Best places to work as an agriculturalist in Australia include Tasmania, Western Australia, New South Wales and South Australia

Indicative salaries (per year) in the ‘country of study’ post-completion of degree

Study level	After Bachelor’s degree	After Master’s degree
Starting salary UK (Per year in Pounds)	GBP 30,000-40,000	GBP 50,000-60,000
Starting salary Australia (Per year in Australian Dollars)	AUD 40,000-50,000	AUD 60,000-70,000
Starting salary Canada (Per year in Canadian Dollars)	CAD 40,000-50,000	CAD 60,000-70,000
Starting salary USA (per year in USD)	USD 40,000-50,000	USD 50,000-60,000

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Career Outcomes and Tasks

(performed by those pursuing career)

Demonstrate specialised knowledge of agriculture that includes understanding of recent developments
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research principles and methods
Demonstrate specialised technical, field and laboratory skills
Generate and evaluate complex information applying creative skills to a practical problem(s)

Details about career

Knowledge- (theoretical or practical understanding of a subject or knowledge areas)

Knowledge area / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Engineering & technology

9 out of 10

Use engineering, science and technology to design and produce goods and services

Technical design

9 out of 10

Design techniques, tools, and principles used to make detailed technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

Mathematics

8 out of 10

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Physics

8 out of 10

The physical laws of matter, motion and energy, and how they interact through space and time

Mechanical

7 out of 10

Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Computers and electronics

7 out of 10

Circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software

Skill- (soft skills, hard skills, domain-general, and domain-specific learnt skills)

Skill type / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Reading comprehension

6 out of 10

Reading work related information

Critical thinking

6 out of 10

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Complex problem solving

6 out of 10

Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Writing

6 out of 10

Writing things for co-workers or customers

Active listening

6 out of 10

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Judgement and decision making

6 out of 10

Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one

Abilities- (physical and mental abilities: functional, personal traits, attitudes, and knowledge-based abilities)

Abilities / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Oral expression

6 out of 10

Communicate by speaking

Writing comprehension

6 out of 10

Read and understand written information

Writing expression

6 out of 10

Write in a way that people can understand

Deductive reasoning

6 out of 10

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically

Oral comprehension

6 out of 10

Listen to and understand what people say

Problem spotting

6 out of 10

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem

Activities- (done on a regular basis in the job)

Activities / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Drafting, laying out and specifying parts

8 out of 10

Describing how devices, parts or equipment are to be made, assembled, modified, maintained, or used

Making decisions and solving problems

8 out of 10

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems

Keeping up-to-date knowledge

8 out of 10

Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas

Collecting and organizing information

8 out of 10

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data

Making sense of information

8 out of 10

Looking at, working with, and understanding data or information

Thinking creatively

7 out of 10

Using your own ideas for developing, designing, or creating something new

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Designation(s) in the career-

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy Supervisor

Director of Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Liaison

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Demands in the career-

(physical and social demands)

Use electronic mail
Telephonic conversation or face-to-face interaction with people
Have freedom to make your own decisions
Work with people in a group or a team
Be highly accurate
Frequently make decisions that impact people

Values of the career- (Achievement, Independence, Relationships, Support, Working conditions, Recognition)

Work values / How important is it?

Description

Independence

8 out of 10

Work alone and make decisions

Working conditions

8 out of 10

Job security and good working conditions

Achievement

7 out of 10

Results oriented

Recognition

6 out of 10

Advancement and the potential to lead

support

5 out of 10

Supportive management that stands behind employees

Study options at UG level (Bachelor’s)-

Country	Entry requirements & pre-requisites	Range of yearly fees	Starting salaries respective countries
UK	Grade 12th in any stream IELTS score- 6.5 TOEFL- 100	GBP 20,000-30,000	GBP 30,000-40,000
Australia	Grade 12th in any stream IELTS score- 7.0 TOEFL- 94	AUD 30,000-40,000	AUD 40,000-50,000
Canada	Grade 12th in any stream IELTS score- 6.5 TOEFL- 100	CAD 20,000-30,000	CAD 40,000-50,000
USA	Grade 12th with core subjects like English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences IELTS score- 6.5 TOEFL score- 80	USD 40,000-50,000	USD 40,000-50,000

Names of degrees with specializations (Bachelor’s)-

UK

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Hons.)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons.)

Australia

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Hons.)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons.)

Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)

Canada

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons.)

USA

Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Natural Resources

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture Science

Study options at PG level (Master’s)-

Country	Entry requirements & pre-requisites	Program duration	Range of yearly fees	Starting salaries respective countries
UK	Bachelor’s in related field Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Health Sciences and Humanities or a professional qualification at degree level such as teaching, nursing, social work or an allied health profession IELTS score- 7.0 TOEFL score- 100	2 years	GBP 10,000-15,000	GBP 50,000-60,000
Australia	Bachelor’s in Health Sciences or similar field IELTS score- 7.0 TOEFL score- 98	2 years	AUD 50,000-60,000	AUD 60,000-70,000
Canada	Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Biology, or a health professional degree IELTS score- 6.5 TOEFL score- 100	2 years	CAD 40,000-50,000	CAD 60,000-70,000
USA	Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or similar field IELTS score- 6.5 TOEFL score- 80	1-2 year	USD 20,000-30,000	USD 50,000-60,000