AgriFood Skills Australia/RTCA Fund

Five projects were granted funding under the AgriFood Skills Australia/Rural Training Council of Australia (RTCA) Rural and Related Industry Sectors Training Fund, a one-off project to fund innovative vocational education and training solutions. The successful projects include:
 

On-line Certificate IV and Diploma RPL Processes for Australian Farmers/Farm Managers
Rural Skills Australia

This project aims to demonstrate the feasability of technology and web-based platforms as a delivery service for skills recognition processes and gap training with mentor support and assistance.
 

Native Seed Procurement Training Materials
Greening Australia

This project will develop a Native Seed Procurement training course with supporting materials. The materials will be available for use by RTOs once completed.
 

Leadership and Corporate Governance Training
Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association

This project aims to train and develop future leaders of rural organisations and communities through a combination of seminars and workshops.
 

Developing a National Model for Management Training for the Australian Dairy Industry
Dairy Australia

This project will develop, trial and promote a national higher level qualification for the Australia dairy industry utilising e-learning technologies.
 

Expanding On-line Resources for Agriculture
Rural Skills Australia

This project will expand Rural Skills Australia's on-line e-learning delivery platform making critical steps towards addressing existing and future skills shortages.
 

Background

Total project funding of $600,000 was made available for the projects with $300,000 contributed by AgriFood and matched funding from RTCA. The fund was established to provide resources for the sector to help address skills shortages and access to training in regional industries.

An independent panel was established in early 2010 to consider possible projects. The panel considered 38 expressions of interest from not-for-profit rural and related industry sector associations, recognised industry advisory bodies and industry advocacy groups. Projects had to:

  • expand sustainable education training approaches for industry workers,
  • be innovative and easily applied,
  • deliver clear benefits to industry sectors, and
  • involve working with AgriFood’s key stakeholders.
     

Contact

Robert Wilson
General Manager, Industry Strategy and Intelligence
AgriFood Skills Australia
Ph: 02 6163 7237
E: robert.wilson@agrifoodskills.net.au

Robert Wilson, General Manager Industry Strategy and Intelligence