Agricultural Teacher - Casual

at  Melbourne Polytechnic

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A Degree, Diploma or Certificate relevant in both content and academic level and industry experience relevant to the Agriculture industry
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 including TAEASS502 and TAELLN411) or (TAE40116) are essential.
• The Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or an equivalent course of teaching training is preferred.

• Demonstrated currency of practice working within the relevant industry

  Payment is in the rate of:

• $82.00 per hour for Casual Teaching Certificate IV qualified

• $85.00 per hour for Casual Teaching-Diploma or equivalent (AQF5) teacher training qualified.
• $88.59 per hour for Casual Teaching-AQF6 teacher training qualified

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Organise and deliver theory, practical, flexible and field based classes in specialist farming subject areas including OH&S, farm management, livestock management, machinery operation, sustainability and whole farm planning.
• To teach Agricultural studies and practical farm-based activities.

DUTIES:

• Teach approved recurrent and industry programs including Certificates II, III, IV and Diploma of Agriculture
• Liaise with farm staff, industry personnel and employers
• Identify requirements for staff development and participating in staff development activities
• Assist in the development and delivery of agronomy programs
• Participate in activities related to the delivery of programs, ie. Field trips
• Provide interim and annual reports of student results
• Selecting and assessment of intending students
• Implementing new technologies within the department
• Identify resource requirements
• Participate in ongoing curriculum development and assessment
• Respond to enquiries on courses and training
• Continually maintain class attendance rolls in compliance with the institute quality guidelines
• Selection, safe use and maintenance of appropriate equipment
• Promote traineeships to employers
• Identify and introduce strategies to assist students who are experiencing learning difficulties
• Ensure vocational competence is maintained for all areas of teaching.