


🐾 Animal Industry Pathway Program
Discover Your Future in the Animal Industry
This hands-on, structured 20-week program offers young people the chance to build real-world skills, confidence, and insight into careers within the animal care and agriculture sectors.
📅 Fridays | 3 Hours Per Week | Ages 14–22 | Morning Tea Included
Start Date: Ongoing Enrolment | Showcase Day: Week 20
🔍 Weekly Skill Development
Running weekly on Fridays (excluding school holidays), each 3-hour session is designed to focus on a specific skill set. Through structured, hands-on learning and real-world activities, participants will build foundational knowledge and practical confidence. Our experienced facilitators create a supportive and engaging environment where learners of all abilities can thrive, ask questions, and explore future possibilities in the animal industry.
💡 Program Overview
🧠 What You'll Learn
🐴 Animal Care & Handling - Participants will gain direct experience caring for a range of animals including horses, goats, chickens, and small companion animals. Learn proper handling techniques, feeding routines, grooming, and the basics of animal health and wellbeing. These foundational skills promote empathy, responsibility, and awareness of animal needs.
🌱 Agriculture, Environment & Sustainability - Understand the journey of food from paddock to plate while exploring sustainable farming practices, environmental care, and ethical animal husbandry. This section builds appreciation for the land and introduces participants to agriculture-based career pathways.
🤝 Work Readiness - Develop essential soft skills including effective communication, teamwork, following instructions, problem-solving, and managing tasks within a group setting. These skills are critical in any future workplace and help build self-assurance in professional environments.
🔧 Property Maintenance - Learn practical farm maintenance skills such as fencing, tool use, gardening, and cleaning animal enclosures. These sessions foster a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and pride in contributing to the upkeep of a working animal environment.
⚠️ Workplace Safety - Gain a solid understanding of Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) procedures relevant to animal settings. Learn how to identify risks, use PPE correctly, and apply safe working practices to protect yourself and others when working around animals.
📝 Employment Skills - Receive personalised support in developing a professional resume, crafting job applications, and practicing interview techniques. These sessions help prepare participants for real-world job seeking with practical strategies and feedback.
🎓 Education Pathways - Explore further study options such as TAFE courses, traineeships, apprenticeships, and industry-based qualifications. Learn how to identify personal interests and align them with career and education opportunities in the animal care and agriculture sectors.
🎯 Goal Setting & Reflection - Set individual learning and development goals, and participate in regular reflection and progress check-ins. This structured approach encourages self-motivation and helps participants recognise their own growth and achievements throughout the program.

🎉 End of Program Showcase
On the last Friday of the semester at 12:00 PM, students and their support networks are invited to the farm (wet-weather option available) for a celebratory event:
✔ Grazing table lunch
✔ Certificate ceremony
✔ Display of student projects
✔ Recognition of achievement
💼 Payment Information
Participants can be supported through:
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NDIS (Core Supports, CB Social & Community, or SLES)
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Private self-funding
ECES welcomes participants of all abilities, with or without NDIS funding.
Payment Terms:
A service agreement is required for the full 20-session commitment.
Please note: As per current NDIS Pricing Arrangements, costs may be shared across group participants and may include non-face-to-face supports.


✅ Program Benefits
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Supportive, inclusive learning environment
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Individual support workers welcome
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Provisions and equipment included
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Real-world pathways to employment and further study
Ready to Explore a Future in the Animal Industry?
📞 Contact Us to enrol or learn more.