AgSkilled | NSW Government-Funded Industry-Led Workforce Development

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AgSkilled is a $15 million NSW Government funded industry led workforce development strategy.

AgSkilled seeks to upskill NSW’s cotton, grains, production horticulture, viticulture and rice growing industries to manage the challenges of the future.  

Current, relevant and flexible, AgSkilled funded training is tailored and delivered to suit the specific needs of your industry, and can be adjusted to suit students with a range of skills and experience.  

AgSkilled’s Mission

  • Attract, develop and retain a productive workforce to underpin continued growth of the cotton, grains, production horticulture, viticulture and rice-growing agricultural industries in NSW, 

  • Support cotton, grains, production horticulture, rice and viticulture primary producers and their workforce to develop production, technology, business and safety skills to increase farm productivity and profitability,  

  • Develop industry capacity to adopt new technologies and sustainable farming practices, 

  • Support career progression, entry pathways and employment outcomes across the wider agricultural industry and regional NSW economy 

  • Leverage research and development in the identified agricultural industry sectors to ensure training is relevant, current and meets industry needs.  

AgSkilled provides fully funded accredited training to meet industry training needs across four key training pillars: Production, Technology, Business and Safety. 

Current, relevant and flexible, AgSkilled training is tailored and delivered to suit the specific needs of your industry and business, and can be adjusted to suit students with a range of skills and experience.

Training covers areas as diverse as:

  • Agronomy 

  • Business management 

  • Emerging technologies 

  • Farm machinery operation and maintenance 

  • Leadership and management 

  • Precision agriculture 

  • Soils and nutrition 

  • Workplace health and safety 

For producers and employers

AgSkilled 2.0 allows you to build the productivity of your business by upskilling existing workers and providing new industry entrants with training in the skills you need, now and into the future. 

For existing industry employees and job seekers

AgSkilled 2.0 will help you gain the skills employers want with industry relevant and up-to-date training. Increase your career and employment prospects, both now and into the future. 

For a full list of available training, see Courses and Training Calendar

Sara Johnston