Welcome to the RIST ROUNDUP 🤝 August Recap

Although its mid September already, we are delighted to share our August Recap with you! The month of August was a hive of activity at RIST. We had a fantastic two days at Sheepvention Rural Expo, We held Information Sessions for 2025 enrolments in the Certificate II and Certificate III in Agriculture programs, Celebrated a…

Ready to learn a new skill? Learn with RIST

RIST Short Courses running every month til the end of the year. Set your team up with the skills to work safely & efficiently in your workplace with the range of Short Courses & Skill Training at RIST – Short Courses are running every month til the end of 2024!. From Chainsaws to Quad Bikes, Side by Sides Vehicles to Tractors, Welding, Chemical Users and more!…

Katy McMahon announced as Jeremy Upton Scholarship recipient – Her journey into Agriculture starting in the right season of her life.

https://youtu.be/jDE1aQDyt2M Working in Agriculture is something I’ll do for the rest of my life – Katy McMahon For Katy McMahon, the path to a career in agriculture was a deliberate choice. After not pursuing university immediately after high school, Katy’s life was filled with getting married, buying a house, and starting a family. Yet, her passion…

We’re Hiring – Finance Officer

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our team at our Hamilton Campus. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant team committed to excellence in vocational education. If you are experienced in accounting and financial management with at least five years of experience, a strong understanding of…

Student in the Spotlight 🔦 Jacob Sanderson

Like most country kids at just 17 years of age, Jacob Sanderson has more than just a few handy skills up his sleeve. When he is not at school or home on the farm, Jacob is an avid shearer and CFA volunteer in Myamyn Victoria. He also runs his own contracting business, Sanderson Bros Contracting.…

Celebrating National Skills Week, Every Week at RIST.

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, Involve me and I learn.”  – Benjamin Franklin.  Emphasising the importance of active involvement and hands-on learning in the educational process. Today marks the beginning of National Skills Week. Running from August 19th to 25th, Its more than just a week on the calendar,…

RIST ROUND UP 🤝 Half year review and July recap

Welcome to another ROUND UP! July marked a few special dates in the calendar for the RIST community.   We held our half year review meeting, providing opportunity for us to meet as a team and reflect on the impact our dedicated, small yet mighty training and education organisation has made to our local and…