Short Courses

Tractors and Front End Loaders

Learn the basic skills needed to operate a Tractor & Front end loader

Our Tractor & FEL short course is aimed to equip students with the necessary skills to operate basic machinery. In this course students will gain the knowledge and practical skills in operating a tractor & the attachments such as forks, buckets, slasher. Students will also learn how to safely maintain the equipment. The 1-day course allows students to get hands on and involved with the machinery to ensure they are ready to safely use it in their workplace.

Introduction to Welding

Get your sparks flying in our next welding course!!

The Introduction to Welding is a practical based course where you can learn the basic skills needed to gain confidence in your welding capabilities. Throughout this course you as a participant will obtain strong innovative and hands-on foundational skills, which can then be implemented into your day to day activities. On completion of the course, participants will have successfully welded a bag trolley which they can then take home and use.

Operate Side by Side Utilities and Quad BIkes

Undertake training in operating a Side-by-Side or Quad Bike

During the one day course students will gain the knowledge and practical skills required to safely maintain and operate the quad bike and side-by-side.  This course allows students to get hands on and involved with the machinery to ensure they are ready to independently use the equipment in the workplace.

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws

Learn how to safely operate a chainsaw with RIST

This course will equip learners with the fundamental understanding of how to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw. In the 2-day course students will undertake practical training in basic branch and limb trimming as well as sharpening and cleaning of a chainsaw. Stihl have supplied us with new chainsaws & PPE gear, so our students have the best experience possible. On completion of the course students will obtain a sense of independence and confidence when using a chainsaw.

Agricultural Chemical Users

Obtain your AUCP through our Chemical Users course

This accredited 2-day course is delivered in a practical working environment with our AusChem Victoria accredited trainers. Students will cover pest control, farm chemicals, chemical selection, transportation and storage of chemicals, emergency procedures and so much more. Participants in this course will be able to keep up to date with changes in chemical use, new legislation and to have a reminder about safety and best practice. Upon successful completion of this course, participants are issues with a Farm Chemical Users Certificate (Valid for 5 years) and are eligible to apply for the Agricultural Chemical User Permit (ACUP).