Individuals working within the agricultural industry will soon have the opportunity to up-skill their ag-tech knowledge thanks to a new pilot scheme.
Expressions of interest are currently open to participate in The AgTech Skills Hub Pilot Program which has been under development since early 2022.
The scheme aims to support new ways of attracting, skilling, upskilling, retaining, and growing local workforces through the identification of a broad suite of new and updated skills and workforce programs.
The Aquaculture and Agriculture Tech Skills Hub is jointly funded by the Australian Government (under the Regional Recovery Partnerships program), Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and Regional Development Australia Greater Whitsundays (RDA GW) and is being delivered in partnership with the Queensland Government, TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity to support existing plans and priorities within the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region.
RDA GW CEO Robert Cocco said that the implementation of pilot programs will “enable a range of cohorts, particularly in regional locations, to acquire new skills”.
“Our education partners – TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity – are seeking expressions of interest to participate in training, at no cost to participants,” said Mr Cocco.
“The Pilot Program will test the following micro-credentials throughout the course period – based on how participants interact effectively with others at work, work effectively within the industry, and follow work safety fundamentals.”
Applications to confirm participating pilot organisations and participants close on April 26 and the course information, training plan and materials are available from May 8.
The self-paced training course will be complete by May 26 and key findings will be summarised by June 22.
New Ag-Tech Pilot Program aims to up-skill workforce. Stock image
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