FARM ESSENTIALS

Tailored, induction-style training for essential farm skills

Hiring staff without the right training or induction can be risky – but finding the time to train them isn’t always easy. Whether it’s new employees starting out or experienced staff needing a refresher, Farm Essentials gives your workers the core skills needed to work safely and effectively across key farm tasks.

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WHY INVEST IN TRAINING?

Training your people is an investment in your farm – and part of your WHS compliance and duty of care as an employer. Your team need the right skills to understand the land, livestock and equipment and how to work with them safely. Even existing workers need regular refreshers to stay effective and safe in their roles.

WHO IS FARM ESSENTIALS TRAINING FOR?

New farm workers with limited experience
Existing workers needing a refresher
Seasonal or casual staff (e.g. backpackers, harvest workers)
School leavers or jobseekers looking to enter agriculture
Employers wanting to onboard staff quickly and safely

AT A GLANCE

Dates & Timing

Flexible, you choose what works best

Modules

Select the modules that suit your needs

Delivery

Run as a workshop series across consecutive days

Location

On-site, we come to you

Group Size

5 to 15 people

FARM ESSENTIALS HELP YOU:

Empower employees to tackle new situations confidently and safely
Establish or reinforce safe work practices that reduce risk and injury
Support WHS compliance and provide evidence of your duty of care
Improve performance and job satisfaction
Build a team that takes pride in doing things properly

WHY IS FARM ESSENTIALS DIFFERENT?

Farm Essentials has been developed with extensive input from producers across Queensland. You told us you need quick, effective training that gives your people the skills to hit the ground running – and that’s exactly what this program delivers.

Empower employees to tackle new situations confidently and safely
Establish or reinforce safe work practices that reduce risk and injury
Support WHS compliance and provide evidence of your duty of care
Improve performance and job satisfaction
Build a team that takes pride in doing things properly

MODULES

Select the modules that suit your operation’s needs. Modules are non-accredited, which means they can be tailored to suit your farm, your equipment and the way you like things done.

FARM SAFETY

Learn how to identify common farm hazards, perform tasks safely and respond to emergencies. This course covers personal safety essentials for new starters, including hydration, sun protection, PPE and WHS basics, plus risk assessments, the Take 5 process and biosecurity and journey management.

CHEMICAL TRAINING

Learn how to work safely with chemicals, manage spraying risks, apply chemicals correctly and general legal compliance. This is a non-accredited chemical course. For those needing ACDC compliance, accredited modules are available separately.

OPERATE TRACTORS

Learn how to safely operate tractors, including operating procedures and guidelines, occupational health and safety and risk management. Training can be aligned with the machinery specific to your operation.

ANIMAL HANDLING

Learn practical livestock handling techniques including reading animal behaviour, working safely in yards with others, and principles of humane handling and transport.

PERFORM MACHINERY MAINTENANCE

Learn how to prepare, inspect and maintain machinery. Includes routine checks, maintenance schedules and servicing requirements. Training can be aligned with the machinery specific to your operation.

FENCING

Learn how to build strong, reliable fences. Includes constructing various end assemblies and straining points, joining wires, installing star pickets with precision and general fence repairs and maintenance.

MAINTAIN AND OPERATE CHAINSAWS

Learn how to operate chainsaws safely, assess hazards, perform pre-start checks, carry out routine maintenance and use personal protective equipment correctly.

SIDE BY SIDES

Learn how to safely operate a side-by-side utility vehicle. Includes prestart checks, assessing different terrain, emergency procedures and proper shut down.

WELDING

Learn basic welding techniques including material selection, equipment operation and maintenance, welding quality control and inspection.

WELLBEING

Learn how to recognise signs of stress, fatigue and burnout in yourself and others. Includes strategies for managing mental health, maintaining work-life balance and supporting a healthy, productive team on farm.

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From livestock to cropping, family farms to large-scale enterprises – every operation is different. With Farm Essentials, you can choose the modules that matter most or customise the delivery to suit your team. We take the time to understand your operation and build a program that fits your exact needs.

LET’S DESIGN THE RIGHT TRAINING FOR YOUR FARM

Get in touch for a tailored quote based on your requirements.

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FUNDING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Bridging the Gap Farm Essentials Training program is a joint initiative by AgForce Training and the Queensland Government to support the state’s farmers.

Designed by farmers for farmers, these hands-on, non-accredited programs address the immediate needs of the agricultural workforce. They focus on delivering practical skills that can be rapidly implemented after training.

Our short courses are developed based on direct feedback from the farming community, ensuring quick and effective upskilling in essential modern farming operations. We extend our formal thanks to the Queensland Government for their seed funding and support in creating this vital initiative.