AgSkilled Program Extended!

AgSkilled Program Extended!

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 businessOnline self-paced
    AHCAGB405 Analyse and interpret production dataOnline self-paced
    AHCAGB513 Develop a farm plan Online self-paced
    AHCAGB518 Develop climate risk management strategies Online self-paced
    AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirementsOnline self-paced
    AHCBUS512 Develop and implement family business structures and relationshipsOnline self-paced
    AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business planOnline self-paced
    AHCBUS517 Monitor and review business performanceOnline self-paced
    AHCBUS518 Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reportsOnline self-paced
    AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicalsFace-to-face workshop
    AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseasesFace-to-face workshop
    AHCLSK309 Implement animal health control programs Online self-paced
    AHCLSK402 Develop livestock feeding plansOnline self-paced
    AHCLSK422 Identify and select animals for breedingOnline self-paced
    AHCLSK504 Develop livestock health and welfare strategiesOnline self-paced
    AHCLSK509 Develop and implement a breeding strategyOnline self-paced
    AHCLSK510 Develop production plans for livestockOnline self-paced
    AHCPMG301 Control weedsOnline self-paced
    AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret resultsOnline self-paced
    AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production projectsOnline self-paced
    AHCWHS402 Maintain work health and safety processesOnline self-paced
    AHCWRK313 Collect samples for a rural production or horticulture monitoring programFace-to-face or online one-day workshop 
    AHCWRK302 Monitor weather conditionsOnline self-paced
    AHCWRK409 Supervise work routines and staff performanceOnline self-paced
    BSBLDR414 Lead team effectivenessOnline 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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