Shearing, Soil & Science: Students Explore Ag Careers at RIST. Forty Year 9 students from...
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Join our 2026 program Information Sessions in Hamilton, Terang or Online this August.
Come meet the team, explore training options, and discover where your skills could take you!
Whether you’re already working on the land, managing your own property, or looking to get into the ag industry, RIST short courses will help you grow your knowledge and gain hands-on experience where it counts.
Our short courses are designed to build practical skills and ensure you perform confidently and safely when working with farm machinery & chemicals.
Gain hands on training with RIST
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Boost Livestock Success with our National Programs
Set your livestock up for success with our range of National Programs.
From AWI and RIST Life Time Ewe Management, Weaners for Profit and Heifers for Profit courses, Theres a National Program that's right for all livestock producers.
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Your Local Agricultural College of Excellence
RIST was founded over three decades ago by a group of farmers and individuals dedicated to strengthening the Australian Wool and Agricultural Industries through providing excellence in training and education.
We are proud of our contribution to the sector, having graduated over 23,000 students and delivered over three million hours of training.
Today, RIST is recognised as one of Australia’s leading independent Agricultural Colleges providing vocational education and training in accredited and non-accredited pathways.
Our comprehensive courses and programs are designed to help you grow and succeed at every stage of your career.
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Future Farmers Explore Careers at RIST’s Agriculture Taster
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Supporting Safer Farms: RIST Side-by-Side Training Builds Practical
Due to increased demand in the Terang region, RIST is expanding short course delivery to...
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In the spirit of reconciliation RIST acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.