EOI open for new AgTech Skills Hub Pilot Program

EXPRESSIONS of interest are currently open to participate in the AgTech Skills Hub Pilot Program.

The Aquaculture and Agriculture Tech Skills Hub is jointly funded by the Australian Government (under the Regional Recovery Partnerships program), Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and Regional Development Australia Greater Whitsundays (RDA GW), and is being delivered in partnership with the Queensland Government, TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity to support existing plans and priorities within the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region.

 

The partnership has been working with industry experts, community organisations and government since early 2022 to establish and support new ways of attracting, skilling, upskilling, retaining and growing local workforces through the identification of a broad suite of new and updated skills and workforce programs.

 

RDA GW CEO Robert Cocco said that the implementation of pilot programs will “enable a range of cohorts, particularly in regional locations, to acquire new skills”.

“Our education partners – TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity – are seeking expressions of interest to participate in training, at no cost to participants,” said Mr Cocco.

“The Pilot Program will test the following micro-credentials throughout the course period – based on how participants interact effectively with others at work, work effectively within the industry, and follow work safety fundamentals.”

 

Key dates:

  • 26 April 2023 – closure of applications to confirm participating pilot organisations and participants.

  • 8 May 2023 – communication of training plan and delivery schedule to all participating and associated parties, including and access to training materials.

  • 26 May 2023 – completion of self-paced training course via TAFE Queensland’s Learning Management System (Course Gateway) for all pilot participants (access provided for a three weeks).

  • 22 June 2023 – pilot program evaluation report to summarise key findings and recommendations.

 

Find out more and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) at https://tafeqld.edu.au/aatsh.

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