Regional Skills Training Pty Ltd - RTO Code 140107

31/08/2026

Outstanding achievement by RST student Tilly Chennells, taking first place in the WorldSkills State Final for Primary Production.

Competing against over 20 candidates from across South Australia, Tilly earned top honors and will move on to represent SA at the National Finals next June.

Well done, Tilly!

26/08/2026

As SA’s largest regional show, the Gawler Show is on this weekend! It’s always a great local event for RST students to visit and learn more about the industry in practice.

Date: Saturday 29 August (9:00 am – 9:00 pm) & Sunday 30 August (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Location: Gawler Showgrounds (Nixon Terrace, Gawler)
Tickets: Available online or at the gate.

If you’re heading down this weekend, it’s a good opportunity to:
- See live stock judging, sheep shearing, and working dog demonstrations.
- Check out current farm machinery, tractors, and heavy vehicles on display.
- Catch up with local farmers, producers, and industry contacts from around the region.
- Connect what you see on the day back to your own agricultural training and work.
- Grab a bite from local food stalls, artisanal bakeries, and regional produce vendors.
- Enjoy live music, country show entertainment, and the Saturday night fireworks display (8:15 pm).

See you there!

07/08/2026

Following their visit to Sheepvention 2026 in Hamilton, students and teachers from Urrbrae Agricultural High School made a pit stop at Nepowie Stud.

The visit happened thanks to a suggestion from RST student, Tilly, who previously completed work experience at Nepowie. Beck, Simon, and the team were happy to host the group, sharing insights about AJ & PA McBride Ltd and Nepowie Stud, while Overseer Ebony spoke about her career journey in the sheep industry.

It is great to see our RST students taking the initiative to connect their learning with real-world industry experience. Well done, Tilly!

Following their visit to Sheepvention 2026 in Hamilton, we were delighted to welcome students and teachers from Urrbrae Agricultural High School to Nepowie, for a pit stop.

When one of our former work experience students, Tilly, suggested the stop, Beck, Simon and the team, were only too pleased to host the group and share more about McBride and our Nepowie Stud.

Students also heard from our Overseer, Ebony, a proud Urrbrae alum, who shared her career journey and experience working in the sheep industry.

A big thank you to teachers Charlton Jeisman and Elise Baum, and all the students for taking the time to visit.

We believe “you can’t be what you can’t see.” By opening our gates and sharing stories like Tilly’s and Ebony’s, we hope to inspire more young people to explore the rewarding careers agriculture has to offer.

We’d love to welcome you back again!

07/08/2026

Congratulations to RST Students, Lainie Jackson & Charlotte Pardoe! 🏆🐑✨

Huge congratulations to Lainie Jackson (Year 12) and Charlotte Pardoe (Year 11) for their outstanding performances at the 2026 Hamilton Sheepvention Rural Expo!

Lainie and Charlotte represented Urrbrae and achieved exceptional results in the Sheep Handling and Judging Competitions, taking home:

Lainie Jackson:
🥇 Supreme Champion Judge

🥇 1st Place – Judging

🥉 3rd Place – Handling

🌟 Finalist – Judging

Charlotte Pardoe:
🥉 3rd Place – Judging

🌟 Finalist – Judging

We are so proud to see our RST students taking their passion, skills, and practical training to industry competitions and achieving outstanding results!

Well done on such a great performance, Lainie and Charlotte! 🏆🐑👏

03/08/2026

Pathways to a Pay Packet Career Expo and Information Evening

The award-winning Pathways to a Pay Packet Career Expo brings together over 60 organisations, making it the biggest career expo event outside metropolitan Adelaide. It is an opportunity to explore career pathways, study options, and local employment opportunities.

This free community event is open to all students, families, and community members across the Limestone Coast region.

Regional Skills Training will also be exhibiting on the night. Visit our stand to discuss about agricultural training options. 🚜🌾🐑🦙🐕📊

📅 Date: Monday, 10 August 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
📍 Location: Naracoorte High School, Stewart Terrace, Naracoorte SA 5271
🎟️ Entry: Free, all welcome

Come along, ask questions, and explore your training pathways. See you there! 👋

Find more information about our courses at www.rst.edu.au

29/07/2026

Adelaide Hills Careers Expo

The Adelaide Hills Careers Expo brings together over 70 employers, universities, training organisations, and industry experts. It is an opportunity to explore different job fields, university courses, and practical training options.

This free event is open to all students, parents, and community members looking for career advice and study pathways.

Join the Careers Expo and attend one of the event information sessions:
Session 1: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Session 2: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Regional Skills Training will also be exhibiting on the night. Visit us to discuss about agricultural training options. 🚜🌾

📅 Date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Location: Cornerstone College inbarendi (gymnasium), 68 Adelaide Road, Mount Barker
🎟️ Entry: Free, all welcome

Come along, ask questions, and explore your options. See you there! 👋

For more info, visit https://www.cornerstone.sa.edu.au/adelaide-hills-careers-expo

20/07/2026

This week is National Farm Safety Week 🚜🦺

The 2026 Safer Farms Report by Farmsafe Australia reveals that one life is lost on Australian farms every six days. With vehicles and machinery remaining the leading causes of these incidents, safety requires consistent attention daily. 📉🛑

Safety culture is shaped by the decisions made in the paddock. Actions like putting on a seatbelt, wearing a helmet, reducing speed, and choosing to stop when fatigue sets in help protect lives.

People on the farm watch the standards we set. Let's look out for each other, manage farm risks, and ensure every primary producer returns home safely at the end of the day. 👨‍🌾🐑

For more information and to access the full report, visit https://farmsafe.org.au

Home - Farmsafe

13/07/2026

We encourage RST students to visit the SA Junior Heifer Expo, and connect with the industry leaders shaping the future of beef production. This event highlights the practical skills needed to succeed in the South Australian beef industry from stock handling to herd management. 🧑‍🌾🌟

📅 Date: 13–16 July
📍 Location: Adelaide Showground

At Regional Skills Training, our courses deliver the hands-on qualifications required to work confidently in the livestock sector:

🐂🌾Livestock Handling & Care: Practical techniques for safe stock movement and daily herd husbandry.
🚜👍Farm Operations: Training in property maintenance, chemical safety, and vehicle operations.
📊🌱Paddock & Feed Management: Managing pastures and nutrition to maintain stock health.

Explore our practical agriculture and livestock courses at www.rst.edu.au

It’s nearly showtime!🌟
We can’t wait to see you all from 10am this morning!

A couple things to remember:
🟢 Registrations are from 12pm-2pm in the old ram shed
🟢 All animals must be accompanied by a National Vendor Declaration (NVD) and Health Declaration, if not already submitted.

See a link to the program here:
https://custom.cvent.com/d84985dcd9a046e192d751b1cc769a13/files/a4be5a88c62a41a6b8ca3075a0968d2f.pdf

09/07/2026

Congratulations to Year 11 RST student Indy Veldstra-Finlay on becoming the Junior All-Round Cowgirl for the Festival State Rodeo Circuit 25/26 season (APRA SA)!

🏆 Indy did an amazing job competing in both junior barrel racing and breakaway roping. Proud of you, Indy! 🐎🙌

08/07/2026

🎉 A big celebration at the NAIDOC Awards! 🎉

Shouting out a massive congratulations to all winners, especially our amazing RST students:
🥇 Arnold Love – Male Worker of the Year

Your hard work, passion, and dedication to our community and Country are truly inspiring. We couldn’t be prouder! 🖤💛❤️

A huge congratulations to all of this year’s NAIDOC Award winners! Your dedication, leadership and commitment to community is truly inspiring.

A special congratulations goes to our former Ranger, Coen, on receiving the Male Youth of the Year award. We are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved and look forward to seeing what the future holds for you.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Ranger Coordinator, Arnold Love, on being named Male Worker of the Year. This award is a testament to your passion, leadership and unwavering commitment to caring for Country and supporting our community.

Well done to all the nominees and winners for making a positive difference. Your achievements are something to celebrate!