Overview
Learn the technical agricultural skills and knowledge you need as a skilled person in an agriculture or agribusiness workplace. Building on existing experience to become a competent agricultural operator as a public student or as a trainee through your employer.
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Training in North West Victoria is provided by Matthews and Associates
Delivery Methods
- On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
- Workplace – Some/all teaching and assessment will be conducted at your workplace
- Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship
- On-campus - Assessment is conducted on campus.
Locations
- Shepparton Vic
- McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)
- Mildura Vic
When You Can Start
School-based trainees (joining AgSchools) will commence training February/March 2024.
Public students (and non-school trainees) can commence at anytime.
When You Can Enrol
School-based trainees (intending on joining AgSchools) are recommended to apply December/January, prior to commencement of training.
Public students (and non-school trainees) can apply anytime throughout the year.
Duration
Traineeship 14 - 24 months, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring. Public applicants, Part Time, 14 - 24 months, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring.
Schedule
Variable depending on school-based traineeship, non-school traineeship or public cohort training arrangement.
Requirements
• You will require farm or agribusiness access (if you cannot find a workplace, please let us know as we may be able to assist).
• Students will be required to have their own hi-vis collared shirt, work boots and broadbrimmed hat.
• Applicants will utilise agricultural equipment and perform some manual tasks, an average level of fitness is required.
Please note - applicant are strongly advised to:
• Have basic literacy skills and numeracy skills.
• Have basic digital literacy skills and knowledge, including access to: internet, email and text message.