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RIST - Your Local Agricultural College

RIST – Rural Industries Skill Training
A leading independent provider of practical training & education for the agricultural sector | rist.edu.au | TOID 4198

RIST AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE provides a wide range of educational opportunities, including short courses, agricultural traineeships at Certificate II level, right through to Diploma and A Bachelor of Agriculture. All courses cover issues affecting the profitability and sustainability of Agriculture. Short courses link with formal qualifications, delivering greater flexibility to the student. In Victo

ria, RIST has a VET funding contract with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and is able to offer Government funded places in designated courses to eligible students. RIST also offers short courses as fee for service, which are popular with professionals working in Australian agri-business to build on existing skills and develop new skills. RTO No. 4198

21/08/2026

This week RIST Trainers Andrea and Brittany enjoyed connecting with Year 7 students at the annual Neil Porter Legacy’s Maths and Science @ Work Expo.

Andrea and Brittany introduced students to the practical application of Maths and Science in agriculture through a hands-on agronomy activity. Students tested and explored soil pH and structure, then applied their mathematical skills to calculate the amount of lime required to correct the most acidic soil sample.

Andrea and Brittany had a great time seeing the students so engaged.

Thank you to the expo organisers, our hosts and approximately 150 students from Timboon P-12 School, Cobden Technical School, Terang College, Hampden Specialist School and Camperdown College at Cobden Tech for participating.

In our experience, the hands-on, practical curriculum offered by the RIST Certificate II and III in Agriculture courses (which are integrated into Year 9+ students’ high school education) help students make the connection between core subjects like maths and science and real-world application and re-engage them with their high school studies.

Find out more
☎️ 1800 883 343
🌐 rist.edu.au
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20/08/2026

Quad Bikes are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment on farm, and one of the most important to operate safely.

The RIST Operate Quad Bikes (AHCMOM217) two-day short course is hands-on and practical, covering everything you need to operate and maintain a Quad Bike confidently and independently.

You'll cover safe work practices, PPE, pre-start checks, maintenance and real-world operating experience, with coaching from highly experienced trainers.

A great fit for:
- First-time operators and early school leavers 16+
- Agricultural workers looking to upskill or refresh
- Employers wanting to meet OHS obligations for their employees
- Anyone building practical skills for a career in agriculture

📅 11 & 25 September 2026
📍 Terang
Places are limited, so get in early. Participants must register and be fully enrolled prior to starting this course to take part.

We can also deliver training at your location using your own Quad Bikes.

📞 1800 883 343
🌐 rist.edu.au/operate-quad-bikes

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18/08/2026

According to Safe Work Australia, tractors are the most common vehicle involved in on-farm agricultural fatalities. 73 per cent of those fatalities involve managers and 23 percent involve labourers.

The RIST Operate Tractors (AHCMOM202) & Conduct Front-End Loader Operations (AHCMOM207) two-day short course is for employers and employees who are wanting to upskill or refresh skills to confidently and safely operate this machinery.

You'll cover safe work practices, PPE, pre-start checks, maintenance and real-world operating experience including using attachments, with coaching from highly experienced trainers.

A great fit for:
- First-time operators and early school leavers 16+
- Agricultural workers looking to upskill or refresh
- Employers wanting to fulfil WHS obligations for their employees

📅 10 September & 1 October 2026
📍 Hamilton
Places are limited, so get in early. Participants must register and be fully enrolled prior to starting this course to take part.

We can also deliver training at your location using your own tractor and front-end loader.

For more information and to register:
📞 1800 883 343
🌐 rist.edu.au/tractors-and-front-end-loaders/

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14/08/2026

A big CONGRATULATIONS to Peter Rawle, RIST Program Development Coordinator & Accredited Trainer, for successfully securing his bus licence!

This is a fantastic achievement and a great addition to his skills and professional development. Well done, Peter! We’re proud of your hard work and commitment 👏👏👏

Be on the lookout for Peter driving the RIST bus around Hamilton taking Cert II and Cert III in Agriculture students to and from the RIST campus.

Here’s to many kilometres of the wheels on the bus going round and round, round and round, round and round…!!!

13/08/2026

Handling or applying agricultural chemicals on farm? Make sure you and your team are across the latest legislation, safety requirements and best practice.

RIST's Agricultural Chemical Skill Set (AHCSS00074) is a practical two-day course designed to build confident, responsible chemical handling skills, whether you're new to it or due for a refresh.

On successful completion, participants will obtain AusChem Registration (valid for 5 years) and be eligible to apply for an Agricultural Chemical User Permit (ACUP).

📍 Hamilton
📅 7 & 22 September 2026

Delivered by AusChem Victoria accredited trainers.
Victorian Government funding subsidies may be available for eligible participants.

Places are limited. Contact us today. Participants must register and be fully enrolled prior to starting this course to take part.

Got a team that needs training? We can also deliver a dedicated session at your location using your own equipment.

📞 1800 883 343
🌐 rist.edu.au/short-courses
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10/08/2026

Building safer chemical handling skills on-farm. Recently, our Trainers delivered a dedicated two-day AHCSS00074 Agricultural Chemical Skill Set short course to local farmers at Gorst Rural in Lake Bolac.

Participants updated their knowledge of the latest legislation, safety requirements and best-practice techniques for chemical handling and application. We used water for the outdoor calibration activity requiring no PPE to be worn.

Successful completion provides AusChem Registration (valid for 5 years) and participants are eligible to apply for an Agricultural Chemical User Permit (ACUP).

RIST can support you by delivering a range of safe work practice short courses to your employees using your equipment at your location.

Including training for:
• Side-by-sides
• Quad bikes
• Chainsaws
…and more.

Invest in your people. Build safer workplaces. Contact RIST to find out how we can support your training needs.

For more information
1800 883 343
[email protected]
https://rist.edu.au/short-courses/

RIST – Training experts in your field
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07/08/2026

Cattle Australia is encouraging producers across the Southwest VIC region to take part in the 2026 Review of the Cattle Transaction Levy.

This is a chance to share your views on:
👉The current cattle transaction levy arrangements
👉Whether the current levy investments are delivering value
👉Challenges affecting the levy's impact
👉Opportunities to maximise the value and impact of the levy into the future

Complete the online survey: https://survey.atralis.ai/s/cattle-transaction-levy-2026?channel=qr

🌐Please share this post with other Southwest cattle producers to help ensure as many local voices as possible are represented.

For more information
📞1300 653 038
🌐 The Cattle Transaction Levy Hub - Cattle Australia https://cattleaustralia.com.au/the-cattle-transaction-levy/

04/08/2026

We really appreciate everyone one of you who visited us at Sheepvention Rural Expo.

Each of us enjoyed chatting, learning what’s important to you and how we can support you in achieving your goals.

Let’s stay connected via our socials.

Follow us on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RIST.AgTraining
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ristagriculturalcollege/
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/rist-rural-industries-skill-training
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC7iFEyiyyan-33_VRbDYHXw

Or sign up for our 'Looking Over the Fence' emails at https://tinyurl.com/Looking-Over-the-Fence

Our friendly team is always available to answer your follow up questions.

☎️ 1800 883 343
📩 [email protected]
🌐 rist.edu.au
TOID 4198

02/08/2026

Join us at Sheepvention today - Site 527 & 528 in the Innovations Shed. Have a go driving the Combine Harvester.

Chat with us about:
: keeping you and your employees safe with our short courses - we can train on your property;
: our national programs - we'll be hosting a Lifetime Ewe Management in Hamilton in the Spring; or
: our Cert II-IV in Agriculture, and Diploma of Agriculture.

We're looking forward to meeting you!

31/07/2026

One more night of counting sheep!
We’re anticipating another great Sheepvention Rural Expo!!!

Drop by RIST (Site 527 & 528) and share a yarn. We’d love to hear what’s happening on your property.

Speak with our training experts in your field about all things agriculture:
- Setting your livestock up for success by turning insight into increased productivity & greater efficiencies
- Fulfilling your safe work practice obligations without disrupting workflow by engaging us to train your staff at your location
- Your agricultural course pathway to learn best practice from leading trainers and spend more time on-farm practising hands-on skills sought after by industry

We’re also looking forward to catching up with current and past students and trainers across the two days.

Sheepvention 2026
🗓️ 2 & 3 August
📍 RIST – Site 527 & 528
Hamilton Showgrounds, Shakespeare Street, Hamilton

See you tomorrow and Monday!
RIST – Training experts in your field

☎️1800 883 343
📩 [email protected]
🌐 rist.edu.au
TOID 4198

Address

915 Mt Napier Road
Hamilton, VIC
3300

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+611800883343

Website

http://www.rist.edu.au/

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