More than 550 people attended the WA College of Agriculture, Cunderdin, open day on Friday, September 8.
The annual event showcased students' work and achievements and provided information for potential students and their parents who are considering an agricultural career.
Displays throughout the campus included the farm workshop area, the barn-style poultry facility, the piggery, the shearing shed, butcher shop, students' work from design and technology, the library, the dormitories and the laundry.
One of the main events of the day was the Triple C Ram Sale where 29 rams from the Cunderdin College Poll Dorset and Cardonia Poll Merino stud were sold.
Representatives from universities, TAFE and industry businesses were available for students and parents to talk about the options and opportunities available.
There are 130 students who attend the self-sustaining farm where all the food produced is used for college meals.
Students have the option to do either general studies, achieving a minimum of a certificate II or Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking for university entrance, also achieving at least a certificate II.
Students doing general studies must undertake English and mathematics, animal production systems, plant production systems, agriculture certificate II and/or III and choose courses in design and technology (two certificates from automotive, engineering, furnishing and general construction) and design and technology or physical education studies.
Students who choose the ATAR pathway will study English, mathematics, animal production systems and plant production systems (ATAR units) and choose one or both of agriculture (certificate II and/or III) and design and technology (certificate).
Principal Bernard Beatty said the college had a strong reputation across the State for preparing students for the real world.
"The college has a history of preparing the students to be work ready," Mr Beatty said.
"The college has near 100 per cent employment, further education or university entrance, four months following graduation."
Last week the Avon Valley Advocate reported that Shaun Byrnes, who is a technical officer overseeing beef and poultry production at the college, was announced as a 2017 NAB Agribusiness Rising Beef Industry Champion State finalist.
The Rising Champion award is in its seventh year and aims to inspire, empower and support 21-35-year-olds who are passionate about the Australian beef industry.
The national winner will be announced on November 20.
