AgTrain
Registered training provider for primary producers
AgTrain is a private Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3876 - Department of Primary Industries, Knoxfield).
It is registered under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) to deliver, assess and issue Nationally Recognised Qualifications to its clients. Registration requires an organisation to operate in accordance with the national principles, standards and protocols that make up the AQTF.
AgTrains' mission is to support agricultural industries adopt best practice by providing high quality education and training services based on the latest science and technology.
AgTrain works with DPI research and extension staff to provide training courses designed to illustrate the application of the latest research information to producers and landholders. All our staff are experienced in effective adult learning and facilitation skills.
Where possible, DPI seeks to fit its training programs within national competencies accredited by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC), Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and Industry Skills Councils.
Workshops and Training Courses
Examples of the topics DPI is accredited to deliver:
- Postharvest Handling (for fresh horticultural produce)
- Plant Protection (Integrated Pest Management)
- AgVet Chemical Users Course
- Chemical Risk Management
- Environmental Management Systems
- Soil and Water Management
- Services to New Landholders and Whole Farm Planning
- FarmPlan 21
- Weedstop
- Client Interaction and Defensive Tactics (CIDT)
Alternatively, Agricultural/Horticultural training can be tailored to need.
Other AgTrain Capabilities
Customised group training
AgTrain can organise accredited training courses on behalf of external and internal clients, particularly industry groups.
- New training course development
- Workshop development and administration
- Auspicing delivery
- Government Funded Training
Educational consulting
- Resource development
- Training needs analysis
- Competency mapping
- Training administration
- Course registration and accreditation
Assessment services
- Assessment of workplace competencies
- Recognition of current competencies (RPL/RCC)
AgTrain is approved to deliver courses under Securing Jobs for Your Future - Skills for Victoria funding arrangements.
Track record
More than 12,000 industry clients have trained with DPI Knoxfield over the last decade.
Facilities and contact
DPI Knoxfield has a state of the art Training and Conference Centre designed for maximum comfort and flexibility. This modern centre incorporates a theatrette, training laboratory, function rooms, seminar and syndicate rooms, trade display or workshop display area, kitchen and bar facilities. Training workshops or courses run at the centre or at another mutually agreed location selected by the person or group arranging the training.
For further information regarding your training needs please contact:
Wayne Morgan
CEO, Director, Enforcement and Capability Branch
Barry Dignam
Education and Training Officer
Department of Primary Industries Knoxfield
Private Bag 15 Ferntree Gully Delivery Centre VIC 3156
Phone: 03 9210 9360
Fax: 03 9800 3521
Email: barry.dignam@dpi.vic.gov.au
Training Needs Survey
Please feel free to let us know your training needs, information is gathered and utilised to deliver appropriate training according to farmer needs.
For further information please view the Training Needs Survey.
