Events & Training Dates
Operate a chainsaw - short course
September 16 – 17, RIST Terang VIC
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 16 & Wednesday 17 September, Terang
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September, Hamilton
Monday 13 & Tuesday 14 October, Hamilton
Fees:
Without Govt funding: $450
With Govt funding: $100
*check your eligibility with the RIST office
Limited places – 8 participants per course.
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
Upcoming training dates:
Thursday 18 September, Terang
Tuesday 23 September – Hamilton
Thursday 16 October, Hamilton
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 tractor & front end loader - short course
19 September, 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.
Upcoming training dates:
Friday 19 September, Hamilton
Wednesday 15 October, Hamilton
Fees:
without Govt funding: $450
with Govt funding: $100 *check your eligibility with the RIST office
Limited places – 6 participants per course.
Register today!
Introduction to welding - short course
September 30 2025, RIST Hamilton VIC
(All session training dates include, Tuesday Sept 30 followed by Oct 7, 14 & 21)
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.
Upcoming training dates:
Tuesday 30 September, Hamilton
Fees:
$350
Limited places – 6 participants per course.
Register today!
Agricultural chemical users - short course
Training Dates TBC, Hamilton & Terang.
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!
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!
