SmartAg Queensland

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.

Apply for Safety Training Here

Truck Licensing and Remote Pilot Licensing

Growers in the plant industries are invited to submit an expression of interest form training in their area.

Click here for Truck License training Click here for Remote Pilot Licensing training

Apply for other training

To request support for any type of training not listed above, please submit an application via the button below.

SmartAg will offer training across four key areas:

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

Request other training 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 below

Apply to become a SmartAg Queensland Approved Training Provider

Our project partner

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.