Introduction

AgStart Short Courses

The AgStart short course is a hands-on industry endorsed program focused on upskilling existing or new employees across a range of general agriculture and farm-based operations.


Course Details

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Operate tractors Learn how to safely operate tractors, including procedures and guidelines, occupational health and safety and risk management.
Operate side-by-side utility vehicles Learn how to safely operate a side-by-side utility vehicle, including pre-start checks and shutdown procedures.
Farm safety Learn farm safety best practice, how to effectively perform farm tasks and manage any emergencies.
Maintain and operate chainsaws Learn how to safely operate chainsaws, perform scheduled maintenance, assess hazards and use personal protection.
Perform machinery maintenance Learn how to prepare, inspect, maintain and record maintenance
requirements for machinery that is used in agriculture.
Large-animal handling
workshop		 Learn how to effectively care and handle large animals, including monitor signs of stress, approach and restrain animals safely, lead and handle for transport, and general health and safety. Highly suited to employees already
working in animal care and management.

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* 1. From the list of skills listed above, is there anything missing that your existing or new employees would require?

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* 2. Will this back to back cluster of skills development best suit your needs?

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* 3. How many workers do you have as an immediate need for this program?

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* 4. How many workers can you send to any one course?

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* 5. How many workers would you be interested in attending the first course in August - December 2023?

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* 6. How many workers would you like to train in this program annually?

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* 7. What time period would you be looking to enrol your staff for training courses?

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* 8. If you are happy, could you please give us your details and we will follow up in the coming month?

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* 9. Please indicate which agricultural production sector/s is or are your primary focus in relation to staff training needs (you can choose more than one).