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AgTrain - RTO 3876
Overview | AgTrain Staff | Training Schedule | Course information | Training Needs Survey | Policies and Procedures | Resources for Sale | Related Information
Registered training provider for primary producers
Overview
AgTrain is part of DPI's Farm Services Victoria (FSV) and is a private Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3876 - Department of Primary Industries, Knoxfield).
AgTrains' mission is to support agricultural industries adopt best practice by providing high quality education and training services that are 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 Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and Industry Training Boards.
General Training Courses
Examples of the topics we are currently accredited to deliver are:
- Postharvest Handling (for fresh horticultural produce; this can also include Fresh Food Safety training)
- Plant Protection (Integrated Pest Management)
- AgVet Chemical Users Course
- Chemical Risk Management
- Environmental Management Systems
- Waste Management (for councils and tip operators concerned about the potential spread of pathogens from composted or treated materials)
- Soil and Water Management
- 1080 Pest Animal Bait Endorsement
For further information please view the AgTrain Capabilities Brochure (PDF 1.6MB) or Scope of Registration (Word 68KB).
To view the PDF documents on this page you will need Adobe Acrobat Viewer. A free copy can be downloaded from Adobe Acrobat (external link)
Research to PracticeTM Viticulture
This national flagship program for the wine and grape industry was developed through DPI and the viticulture industry in conjunction with the Australian Wine Research Institute Ltd. All programs are delivered under licence.
Delivery is focussed on adult training workshops that foster industry and producer interaction, feedback and hands-on sessions.
Adoption of new practices is facilitated through the use of assessment exercises that require workshop participants to critically evaluate new practices in their own workplace, report back on the findings and develop ongoing action plans.
Topics available:
- Grapevine Nutrition
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Spray Application for Viticulture
- Water Management for Grape Production
- Winegrape Quality Management
- Getting Started with Environmental Management in Viticulture
Other Capabilities
- Customised group training - AgTrain can organise accredited training courses on behalf of external and internal clients, particularly industry groups
- Educational consulting and resource development
- Assessment services
- AgTrain is approved to deliver courses under the Victorian Skills Commission Priority Education and Training Program (PETP) funding arrangements
- AgTrain partners with Goulburn Ovens Skills Store (GOSS) to support Recognition of Prior Learning and skills into vocational qualifications
Facilities
DPI Knoxfield has a state of the art Training and Conference Centre that has been carefully designed with maximum comfort and flexibility in mind. 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 are run in this centre or at another mutually agreed location selected by the person or group arranging the training.
Track Record
More than 9,500 industry clients have trained with DPI Knoxfield over the last 6 years.
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Training Schedule
The following courses and workshops are recognised as Nationally Recognised Training activities within the Australian Quality Training Framework. | |
Training Course | Dates
& Location | Cost | Forms and Fliers |
AgVet Chemical User Course
(2 days) 8:30am - 5pm
RTC3704A Prepare and apply chemicals
RTC3705A Transport handle and store chemicals
| TBA
03 9210 9244 | TBA
| *This course is recognised by the Department of Primary Industries as the minimum requirement to apply for the Agricultural Chemical Users Permit (ACUP).
- 2009 course dates to be released early January 2009 - |
Chemical Risk Management Course
(1 day) 8:30am - 5pm
RTC4702A Minimise risks in the use of chemical
| TBA
03 9210 9244 | TBA | * This course is also recognised by ChemCert (Vic) as a “refresher” program for the AgVet chemical user course (Farm Chemical User Course FCUC).
- 2009 course dates to be released early January 2009 - |
Courses are scheduled on a regular basis throughout the year. Watch this site! Contact Sheridan Williams 03 9210 9244 if unable to download course details.
The following courses are conducted on a demand only basis and will run when sufficient registrations have been lodged. These courses are not Nationally Recognised Courses.
Training Course | Date | Length | Cost | Location |
| Biology and Identification of Whiteflies | on demand | 3 hours | $110 | DPI Knoxfield
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AgVet Chemical UPDATE Course
* Most primary producers prefer the Chemical Risk Management Course
listed above | on demand | 9am-4pm | $160 inc GST | DPI Knoxfield |
AgTrain can provide customised courses on a variety of topics for your industry group. To discuss your training needs, please contact the Education Officer Barry Dignam on (03) 9210 9360 or barry.dignam@dpi.vic.gov.au
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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 (PDF 93 KB).
Policies and Procedures
If you would like to receive this information/publication in an accessible format (such as large print) please call AgTrain on: 03 9210 9360, or email barry.dignam@dpi.vic.gov.au
Resources for Sale
- Healthy Harvest Video: Post Harvest Handling (English, Khmer, Cantonese & Vietnamese translations)
- Safe Use of Pesticides (Khmer translation) other translations available via Western Australia Health Department
Contact Sheridan Williams to order resources
Related Information
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