Short course training dates announced
Take control of your career with hands-on training at RIST.
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.
Why train with RIST?
✔️ Build real, practical skills
✔️ Earn nationally recognised certifications *in applicable courses
✔️ Learn in a supportive, hands-on environment
✔️ Open new opportunities in ag work or on your own farm
✔️ Gain experience with farm machinery & vehicles
✔️ Build your capability—and your confidence
Our short courses – running from May to July – are designed to build practical skills and ensure you perform confidently and safely when working with farm machinery & chemicals.
Upcoming training dates:
📅 6 – 7 May – Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
📅 13 May – Tractor & Front End Loader
📅 13 May – Welding (course delivered across four evening sessions, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May & 3 June)
📅 19 May – Side by Side Vehicles
📅 21 – 22 May – Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
📅 26 May – Quad Bikes
📅 10 June – Welding (course delivered across four evening sessions, 10 June, 17 June, 24 June & 1 July)
📅 17 – 18 June – Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
📅 3 July – Quad Bike
📅 4 July – Side by Side Vehicles
Places are limited. Courses starting at $100* for eligible students. Now’s the perfect time to invest in yourself.
Is a training date you’re looking for missing?
If the short course you’re looking for does not have a training date listed, please complete our expression of interest form and we will notify you as soon as a course has been finalised.
Further Information
*For eligible participants this training may be delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
Please contact the RIST team for further information and to determine your eligibility 
1800 883 343
