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General Farm Workers

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What You Need | Educational Programs | Useful Experience | Useful High School Subjects
 

What You Need


You need no specific education or training. However, you may obtain college certificates or specialized courses related to farming, such as farm equipment mechanics, agricultural welding, tree pruning, and pesticide application.

You may benefit from previous farm experience, maybe on a family farm.

With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a supervisor.

Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and almost 2 in 5 have a trade/vocational certificate.

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Required/Related Educational Programs*


Agricultural Technologies (C610)- C610

Agricultural Technologies (T610)- T610

Heavy Equipment Mechanic (T314)- T314

Commerce - Business Administration (U120)- U120

* These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.


Useful Experience/Skills


Physical/outdoor work

Environment/safety procedures

Troubleshooting


Useful High School Subjects


Mechanics

Sciences

Physical Education