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Korrangie Farms

Are you passionate about farming? Are you currently studying a Certificate II or III in Agriculture? If so, a placement at Korrangie farms is perfect for you! Koorangie Farms is a leading family farming enterprise situated near Kangaroo Lake. With approximately 5,000 hectares, the farm comprises of cropping drylands irrigation, approximately 2,500 beef cattle (some pasture fed, and some grain assisted), and 2,000 merino sheep. The company has been involved with SWL previously and enthusiastic students will have many opportunities to learn from a business that is a leader in its field.

Skills You Might Learn

Students can attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
-Communication
-Teamwork

Typical Tasks & Duties

Duties are varied. Some days it may be attending to animals and learning about farming life. Other days it may be about land protection and stock protection all which are vital to a working farm.
these duties may include assisting with vets, fencing and fence maintenance, feeding the stock, watering the stock and learning about hygiene of animals and their living environments.
- stock maintenance

Student Requirements

-Must be happy to try different tasks and get hands dirty
-Able to do repetitive tasks
-Reliable and showing up for work

Dress Requirements

Work boots and safety gear.
Work wear, short/long sleeved shirt, hat and sunscreen.

Special Transport Requirements

Students to arrange their own transportation..

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• AHC20116 - Certificate II in Agriculture
• AHC30116 - Certificate III in Agriculture