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Training, Education & Recruitment

New YouTube videos on the DPIPWE website demonstrate the diversity of career pathways in Tasmanian agribusiness and help raise the profile of the food and agriculture sectors. 

The Agri-Business Skills Database provides information on different career options, courses, scholarships and other resources for teachers, career advisors and people looking for job opportunities in the Tasmania agriculture, aquaculture and food sectors. For more information contact Caroline Brown at DPIPWE on 03 6336 5383, or email Caroline.Brown@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

For the latest information on Training, Education and Recruitment, visit the News section of the FarmPoint website.

Go to the Calendar of Events section for information on field days and training activities across the State.


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.

Research services for farmers

Research services offered by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE) 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.

Field Days - visit the Calendar of Events

For information on field days visit the Calendar of Events.
  Links (FarmPoint is not responsible for the content of the websites linked to below. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement.)

Agri-Business Skills Database

The Agri-Business Skills Database provides information about courses, scholarships and training opportunities plus resources to support teachers and career advisors about agriculture and aquaculture.

AgriFood Skills Australia - Environmental Scan 2012

'Disruption or evolution' - 2012 report on the challenges facing agrifood's employers in a time of structural adjustment

ChemCert DPIPWE

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.

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 and Beverage Industry ScoreCards

The Tasmanian Food and Beverage Industry ScoreCards highlight the value of this highly diversified industry within the overall Tasmanian economy.

Primezone

Primezone provides teachers with single-point access to a range of primary industries education resources. It is an initiative of the Primary Industries Education Foundation.

State Library of Tasmania

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

Tasmanian Skills Institute

The Skills Institute (TSI) is a totally transformed training provider that emerged from the separation of TAFE Tasmania in 2009. The client group of TSI is employers and their employees. In providing workforce skills development services, TSI is supporting the productivity and success of client businesses.

The People in Dairy

This site is designed to assist dairy farmers to get the best outcomes from the people in their businesses.

Tips for hiring and keeping good staff (MLA)

A national survey has provided clues on how to attract, motivate and retain good staff for livestock enterprises.

Your Future in Ag

Your Future In Ag is a free and simple register designed to help people looking for a career in Tasmanian agriculture to connect with employers in the industry.