09 Mar, 2023
NSW Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders announced Fee-free training will be rolled out to the livestock sector under an exciting expansion of the AgSkilled program.
AgSkilled has already delivered about $9.6 million worth of training across plant-based industries like cropping, cotton, viticulture and horticulture - and now it will help up-skill workers in the livestock industry.
Whether you’re working with beef cattle, dairy, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry or honey-bees, you can take part in industry-relevant training that incorporates new and emerging technologies.
This will help businesses boost their efficiency and productivity, while creating a highly skilled workforce to help deal with staff shortages.
Participants who have not previously received funding to complete the selected course may be eligible for FEE FREE training under the AgSkilled program.
AgSkilled seeks to upskill NSW’s agricultural industries to manage the challenges of the future. AgSkilled training has a strong on-farm focus. Funded training is available to those with a genuine interest in NSW’s agricultural industries, such as being a producer, farm staff, contractor, industry professional or those seeking employment in the sector.
Industries include:
- Cotton
- Grains
- Production Horticulture & Viticulture
- Rice Growing
- Fodder & Forage Crops
- Hay & Silage
- Beef cattle, dairy, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, honeybees, other livestock and animal management services used for commercial agricultural food and fibre production
At this stage commercial fish production/aquaculture are not included.
To be eligible for AgSkilled Fee Free courses you must meet the NSW Smart & Skilled standard eligibility, meaning you:
- are aged 15 years or older
- have left school
- live or work in New South Wales
- are an Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen
AND the AgSkilled Eligibility:
- Have a genuine interest in one of the above listed industries
- Have not received funding from the NSW Government to complete these units previously
- Complete the NSW information and declaration page on the enrolment form
Available units (as at 15/01/2024)
Unit | Delivery |
| AHCAGB302 Keep production records for a primary production business | Online self-paced |
| AHCAGB405 Analyse and interpret production data | Online self-paced |
| AHCAGB513 Develop a farm plan | Online self-paced |
| AHCAGB518 Develop climate risk management strategies | Online self-paced |
| AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements | Online self-paced |
| AHCBUS512 Develop and implement family business structures and relationships | Online self-paced |
| AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan | Online self-paced |
| AHCBUS517 Monitor and review business performance | Online self-paced |
| AHCBUS518 Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports | Online self-paced |
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals | Face-to-face workshop |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | Face-to-face workshop |
| AHCLSK309 Implement animal health control programs | Online self-paced |
| AHCLSK402 Develop livestock feeding plans | Online self-paced |
| AHCLSK422 Identify and select animals for breeding | Online self-paced |
| AHCLSK504 Develop livestock health and welfare strategies | Online self-paced |
| AHCLSK509 Develop and implement a breeding strategy | Online self-paced |
| AHCLSK510 Develop production plans for livestock | Online self-paced |
| AHCPMG301 Control weeds | Online self-paced |
| AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret results | Online self-paced |
| AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production projects | Online self-paced |
| AHCWHS402 Maintain work health and safety processes | Online self-paced |
| AHCWRK313 Collect samples for a rural production or horticulture monitoring program | Face-to-face or online one-day workshop |
| AHCWRK302 Monitor weather conditions | Online self-paced |
| AHCWRK409 Supervise work routines and staff performance | Online self-paced |
| BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness | Online self-paced |
This training is funded the the NSW Governmant AgSkilled strategy. Contact our office on 02 6884 8812 or admin@ruralbiztraining.com.au for more information
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