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Training, Education & Recruitment

See the FarmPoint Computer and Training Program to access customised computer training for your business in your regional area along with receiving an ex-departmental computer.

If you are over 25, did not complete year 12 and have no formal qualifications above Certificate 1, you may be eligible of up to $3000 to complete a Certificate 2 under the Skills Vouchers Program.

Many of the training programs attract a FarmBis subsidy for eligible Tasmanian primary producers. 

Go to the FarmPoint Calendar of Events to find out about field days and training activities in the coming months.


2008 Nuffield Scholarships

2008 Scholarships for Australian Primary Producers opened on 1 April. Nuffield Australia, through its farming Scholars program, encourages Australian Primary Producers to adopt local and international best practice so that excellence in all aspects of Australian agricultural production, distribution and management is achieved.

Employment & recruitment

Provides information on apprenticeships and trainees, recruiting farm staff and employment opportunities in the agricultural sector. Includes obligations under federal and state laws, industrial awards and agreements, tribunal decisions and contracts of employment.

Farmer groups and production programs

There are a number of grower-focussed and grower-operated groups in many Tasmanian farming communities and across a number of commodities.

Regional Access Grant

The Regional Access Grant is designed to make Women's Leadership Symposiums more accessible to regional women.

Research services for farmers

Research services offered by the Department of Primary Industries and Water Library include access to a number of free online databases and the library catalogue of the Department.

Scholarships

Provides links to various organisations providing scholarships and programs related to agriculture.

Training resources for farmers

Training resources and programs for Tasmanian farmers.

Training, education and career information for young people

Information on agricultural careers, youth networks, educational resources etc for students, teachers and schools.

FarmPoint Computer and Training Program - 2nd Round

Round 2 of the FarmPoint Computer and Training program will be rolled-out from late August 2008.

Field Days - visit the Calendar of Events

For information on field days visit the Calendar of Events.
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Australian Skills Vouchers Program (Aust Govt)

Through the Australian Skills Vouchers Program, eligible Australians may now apply for a voucher which helps cover the cost of specific types of training.

Careers in agriculture

Search for occupations, courses, training providers and scholarships.

ChemCert DPIW

ChemCert Accreditation courses provide training in the safe and effective use of pesticides and veterinary medicines.

Dairy Australia

Dairy Australia delivers the services needed by the Australian dairy industry for its ongoing and future development as a competitive, innovative and sustainable dairy industry that contributes to the overall prosperity of Australian and regional economies.

Dairy discussion groups and extension/training activities

Discussion groups, courses and workshops run by the Dairy Centre of the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research (TIAR).

Dairy farm management (DPIW)

Website providing information on dairy farm management, soils, pastures, business management, discussion groups and extension/training activities.

DairyTas

DairyTas is the Tasmanian service delivery arm of Dairy Australia. Investing farmer levies and other funds to support the Tasmanian Dairy Industry. DairyTas' main aim is to identify, prioritise, promote, facilitate and leverage opportunities for research, development and extension activities in the Tasmanian dairy industry which will assist dairy farmers to manage change.

Food industry scorecard

The Tasmanian Food Industry ScoreCard is a method of describing what is a highly diversified industry with many market segments.

Online access centres around Tasmania

Find out where your local online access centre is from this website. Online access centres offer access to computers and the Internet plus a variety of software applications, with 1:1 assistance usually offered from a friendly coordinator or trained volunteer.

State Library of Tasmania

State Library of Tasmania website with links to the online library catalogue, reference and research services.

TAFE Tasmania

TAFE Tasmania provides vocational education and training to an internationally recognised standard and is the largest registered training organisation in the State.

Training subsidies for individuals and employers

Information regarding training incentives for both individuals and employers has been collated and organised into an easy to access table.