Events & Training Dates
Introduction to welding - short course
22 July (Four evening sessions include 22 July, 29 July, 5 August, 12 August) 2025, RIST Hamilton VIC
Get sparks flying with our introduction to welding short course!
Across four, 2.5 hour sessions, participants learn ARC & MIG welding, safety procedures, welding techniques, equipment operation, quality control and inspection, and more. On completion of the course, take home your own welded bag trolley.
Must be aged 16 years and older.
Fees:
$350
Limited places – 6 participants per course.
Register today!
Operate a chainsaw - short course
Learn how to safely operate a chainsaw
In this two-day course, students will undertake practical training in basic branch and limb trimming as well as sharpening and cleaning of a chainsaw.
Participants must be aged 16 years and older.
Upcoming training dates:
- Tuesday 12 & Wednesday 13 August, Hamilton
- Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 August, Terang
- Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 September, Terang
- Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September, Hamilton
Fees:
Without Govt funding: $450
With Govt funding: $100
*check your eligibility with the RIST office
Limited places – 8 participants per course.
Agricultural chemical users - short course
14 and 15 August 2025, RIST Hamilton VIC
Upskill your knowledge of legislation, safety and best practice when handling or applying chemicals with our agricultural chemical users short course (Agricultural Chemical Skill Set – AHCSS00074).
This accredited, two-day course, is delivered in a practical working environment with AusChem Victoria accredited Trainers.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants are issued with a Farm Chemical Users Certificate (valid for 5 years) and are eligible to apply for the Agricultural Chemical User Permit (ACUP).
Fees:
without Govt funding: $500
with Govt funding: $100 *check your eligibility with the RIST office
Limited places – 10 participants per course.
Register today!
Information Sessions
August 18, 21, 25 2025 – Hamilton, Terang, Online
Are you ready to study Agriculture? Join us at our information sessions in August.
Our information sessions are the perfect opportunity to explore our 2026 programs and find out which course is right for you. Tour our facilities. Meet our friendly staff & expert trainers. Discover how you can balance school, or work, and study with RIST.
Further Information:
Monday 18 August – Hamilton
Thursday 21 August – Terang
Monday 25 August – Online
Feeling inspired? Explore how you can start studying Agriculture in 2026. Registrations essential. Register today!
Operate tractor & front end loader - short course
Monday 18 August, RIST Hamilton VIC
Gain the knowledge and practical skills in operating a tractor and attachments such as forks, buckets & a slasher.
This one-day course allows students to get hands-on with machinery, ensuring they are ready to safely operate a tractor in their workplace.
Participants must be aged 16 years and older.
Fees:
without Govt funding: $450
with Govt funding: $100 *check your eligibility with the RIST office
Limited places – 6 participants per course.
Register today!
Operate side by side utilities - short course
18 September, 2025 RIST Terang VIC
Learn how to safely operate and maintain a side by side vehicle.
This one – day course gives students hands-on training to ensure they are ready to independently use a SSV in their workplace.
Participants must be aged 16 years and older
Fees:
without Govt funding: $400
with Govt funding: $100 *check your eligibility with the RIST office
Limited places – 6 participants per course.
Register today!
Operate quad bikes - short course
New training dates TBC, 2025 Hamilton VIC
Learn how to safely operate and maintain a quad bike.
This one – day course gives students hands-on training to ensure they are ready to independently use a quad bike in their workplace.
Participants must be aged 16 years and older
Fees:
without Govt funding: $400
with Govt funding: $100 *check your eligibility with the RIST office
Limited places – 6 participants per course.
Register today!
