AGSKILLED
AgSkilled 3.0
The AgSkilled 3.0 program is part of an $18 million investment by the NSW Government to upskill NSW’s primary production industries.
The NSW Government has invested an additional $5 million for the AgSkilled workforce training program until 30 June 2025, supporting more agricultural workers to access training and help them adapt to evolving industry demands and opportunities. AgSkilled seeks to upskill NSW’s cotton, grains, production horticulture, viticulture and rice growing industries to manage the challenges of the future.
AgSkilled provides fully funded accredited training to meet industry training needs across four key training pillars: Production, Technology, Business and Safety. The program aims to support training delivery in the regional and remote locations that best suit our producers. Courses are delivered across New South Wales, subject to interest.
To find out when courses will be delivered in your area or to request a specific course, contact Sue Craig by calling 0427 543 233 or email sue@ccni.nsw.edu.au.
To find out more about AgSkilled 3.0 visit the NSW Government website - Education and Training.
Producers and employers
AgSkilled 3.0 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.
Existing industry employees and job seekers
AgSkilled 3.0 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.
Student Eligibility
AgSkilled 3.0 training has a strong on-farm focus. Funded training is available to those with a genuine interest in NSW’s cotton, grains, production horticulture, viticulture or rice growing industries, such as being a producer, farm staff, contractor, industry professional or those seeking employment in the sector.
In addition, participants must meet the standard Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria:
- 15 years old or over
- no longer at school
- live or work in NSW
- an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen
Completed enrolment forms should be submitted 14 days prior to course commencement as applications for funding are assessed on a case by case basis.
