Rural Industries Skill Training Centre Inc (RIST) was established by a group of farmers and industry representatives passionate about agricultural education in 1992.

RIST is recognised as one of Australia’s leading independent membership driven agricultural colleges in vocational education and training.

Centred around its philosophy of developing critical thinking skills that produce adaptable, resilient, resourceful and technologically competent students who can think for themselves and show initiative in the workplace, RIST delivers outcomes to students and industry alike through industry collaboration, partnerships, innovative training, organisational integrity and a thorough understanding of market opportunities and needs.