SmartAg Queensland
SmartAg Queensland is supporting the agriculture sector in Queensland to attract, train and retain workforce and skills.Â
SmartAg Queensland is an industry-led and government supported initiative designed to respond to the needs of farmers by subsidising relevant training. Through SmartAg Queensland, farmers can access accredited, non-accredited and micro-credential training to support their agricultural enterprise to attract, train, and retain a skilled and diverse workforce.
SmartAg Queensland can offer subsidised training under the pillars of safety, production, technology and business. To be eligible for the subsidised training, you must be involved in plant-based agriculture and over 15 years of age.
Access Subsidised Safety Training
The following safety training courses are currently being supported by SmartAg Queensland with the subsidy rate listed beside them.
First Aid (50%)
Forklift (25%)
Pilot/escort (25%)
Working at heights (25%)
Working in confined spaces (25%)
Chemical accreditation (25%)
To apply for one of the types of training listed above, click the button below and complete the form.
Please note that applying does not mean you are guaranteed approval and that applying on behalf of a group of interested participants will take priority over requests for training for 1 individual.
Truck Licensing and Remote Pilot Licensing
Growers in the plant industries are invited to submit an expression of interest form training in their area.
SmartAg Queensland will offer training across four key areas:
Apply for other training
Types of training that may be offered through the four key areas include:
WHS essentials
Business management skills
Digital literacy
Technology
Risk management
Leadership skills
Agronomy
To request support for any of these training categories, click here.
Become a SmartAg Queensland Approved Training Provider
If you are a training provider applying on behalf of a group of growers, ensure you have completed the SmartAg Queensland Approved Provider Form here.
Our project partners
SmartAg Queensland is a collaboration between the Queensland Farmers’ Federation and the Queensland Government to support Queensland farmers.
SmartAg Queensland is being delivered in partnership with Cotton Australia, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers and Canegrowers.
