About this course

A professional development program for women in NSW agricultural industries. Develop skills in:

  • Time management, planning and organization
  • Communication and networking to position yourself  as a leader and influencer in your business and community
  • Management of teams and staff and meeting  Industrial Relations requirements
  • Understanding and managing work health and safety in your business

GROW is a program for business owners and managers who have a minimum of 5 years experience in the workplace and have delegation over the WHS and HR systems of business.

Read the following document for detailed information and FAQs on the GROW program: Student course information  PDF, 4450.5 KB

At a glance:

Location: Online or Blended Delivery
Course duration: 6 months
Start date: February 2022
Number of units: 6
Indicative fees: $2,000 GST-free (Nil to eligible applicants under AgSkilled cotton, grains, rice, viticulture and horticulture)

Testimonials

“Fantastic course - I came in with a small handbag of tools for business and am leaving with a massive toolbox to assist our business” — Rebecca Dalton, Griffith

“Grow was a great way to learn about important aspects of our business. Learning about HR, WH&S, performance and employment in our local area with an amazing trainer who knows her stuff has been fantastic. And I have met some great women along the way” — Stacey Storrier, Hillston

“Just finished this course in Griffith and I am going to say it would be THE BEST COURSE I have been involved in. Top Class Presenters and Speakers, awesome amount of super relevant content. Gold. and the networking from the whole group is so powerful. Can’t recommend it enough. Informative, inspiring, encouraging and motivating. It’s a must do! I don’t want it to be over” — Regina Buchanan, Wagga

Details

  • Time management, planning and organization
  • Communication and networking to position yourself  as a leader and influencer in your business and community
  • Management of teams and staff and meeting  Industrial Relations requirements
  • Understanding and managing work health and safety in your business

$1,930 GST-free (Nil to eligible applicants )

Pre-approved applicants will be funded through AgSkilled for grains, cotton, rice, horticulture and viticulture industries.

This course will be delivered using a blend of face to face and online training, completed over a 6-month time frame. Participants will complete activities in an engaging and mentored environment and need to be able to commit to 2 one-day face to face workshops, as well as webinars commencing in July for all delivery locations. Webinars will be recorded for those who are unable to attend the live sessions.

*A reasonable level of computer literacy and internet connection is required to navigate around the user-friendly online environment Canvas.

You must meet the eligibility requirements of the NSW funded training program applied under to secure your subsidised training.

This course is aligned to the following national units of competency:

  • BSBTWK401 - Build and maintain business relationships
  • BSBPEF402 - Develop personal work priorities
  • AHCWHS401 - Maintain work, health, and safety processes.
  • BSBWHS411 - Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures, and programs.
  • AHCBUS511 - Manage enterprise staff requirements
  • AHCWRK403 - Supervise work routines and staff development

Successful completion of assessment tasks will result in achieving a Statement of Attainment containing units of competency that can contribute to several nationally recognised qualifications



Additional Information

Read the following document for detailed information on the GROW program: Student course information  PDF, 4450.5 KB

For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Student policies.

LocationOnline pre-workshop task commencementFace-to-face workshop
Grafton1 February14 February
Coffs Harbour1 February15 February
Kempsey - apply here1 February16 February
Moree1 February18 February

Upcoming courses

We are calling for EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for our locations for 2022. If your NSW-based industry or grower group can rally 15 women and would like to have course in your area, touch base with us!



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