Student Worksheet

The Career

1. How much does an average graduate earn immediately after graduating?

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2. What personal qualities are required to make a good agricultural scientist?

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3. What is the difference between an agronomist and a horticulturalist?

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4. Find the profile of Linda Falzari. What is her main area of research?

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5. What service does the web site http://www.ozemail.com.au/~iaea/ offer and give an example of an offering?

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6. Of the graduates destinations listed, what is the most common destination (excluding RHD)?

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7. When you use the Job Guide site, a) how many occupations are listed when you identify the Industry Group ‘Agriculture, Foresting and Fishing and b) how many relate directly to agriculture?

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8. What are the main duties of a wine maker?

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9. Find the profile of Cameron Spurr. After finishing his PhD, what does Cameron hope to do?

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10. Find the Rural Skills site, what areas are listed on the menu under the heading “On the Farm”?

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