Support services aim to sustain farming inputs, outputs and growing/harvesting operations and to ensure materials and products are of the required quality. Support services are extensive and can include:
- grain storage
- rural merchandising, marketing and advertising
- irrigation
- agricultural chemical specialisations, pest and weed control
- financial services
- transport and distribution
- technology and equipment services
- packaging
- advisory and consulting services
Job titles for those who work at different levels are generally described as below, with numerous other variations used:
| Level | Job Role | Recommended qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | Farmhand | Certificate II in Agriculture Certificate II in Rural Operations |
| Level 3 | Farm Tradesperson | Certificate III in Agriculture Certificate III in Rural Operations |
| Level 4 | Farm Supervisor | Certificate IV in Agriculture |
| Level 5 | Farm Manager | Diploma of Agriculture |
| Level 6 | Rural Business Manager | Advanced Diploma of Agriculture Advanced Diploma of Rural Business Management |
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Bolding indicates a qualification appears on the Victorian Funded Course List, meaning subsidies are available for eligible students. Refer to the latest Funded Course List for more information.
Salesperson, agent, rural merchandiser