Training and Skills
BFVG undertakes a wide range of training workshops, courses and projects. Have a look at our videos on Careers in Horticulture or keep an eye out for training sessions relevant to you.
Careers in the Vegetable Industry
Careers DVD Feedback
Careers in Production Horticulture
Forklift Training
2009 Training Initiatives
Human Resources Toolbox
Scholarships & Awards
Careers in the Vegetable Industry - The Business of Vegetables
Here you will find 2-3 minute interviews with 20 passionate and successful people highlighting different jobs and providing advice on how to grow yourself a career in the vegetable industry supply chain around Australia. Watch the interviews
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Careers in Production Horticulture - Your Future is Here
A series of interviews with people working in Production Horticulture around the Bundaberg region highlights the diversity of jobs roles available in the region.
Watch the videos here and explore career pathways here
Forklift Training
On and from 1st September, 2010 it will be illegal to operate a forklift on a rural property in Queensland without an appropriate licence.
In conjunction with the Australian Agricultural College Corporation (AACC), BFVG has just completed the first three forklift operator’s licence courses for members’ employees which have enabled them to obtain their “High Risk Plant Ticket”. The cooperation of industry in the provision of equipment and facilities resulted in substantial cost savings to members.
BFVG plans to schedule further courses for its members on a regular basis.
By utilising the services of AACC’s Bundaberg based regional training coordinator, Terry Bielenberg we aim to conduct these courses at individual member’s sheds.
To register your interest in participating in future courses please contact Greg Weir on
41 533 007 or email greg.weir@bfvg.com.au
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2009 Training Initiatives
The distribution of skilling and training excerpts through our monthly newsletter Fresh Pickings reached 425 by post, a further 250 emailed each month and the newsletter is now also available on our new fresh crisp website which was commissioned in May.
After negotiating with AACC a training module within the Cadetship Program was made available to other staff within the horticulture industry with a further five people gaining their certificate of attainment in BSBFLM403B - Implement Effective Workplace Relations.
In February, BFVG was instrumental in securing the appointment of an AACC Training Coordinator (Mr. Terry Beilenberg) based in Bundaberg, which proved to be a significant asset to our industry and region.
During the period April to July BFVG was successful in securing further funding from both State and Federal Governments to deliver practical training in on- farm practices to 44 individuals, covering:
- RTC4908A Supervise Work Routines and Staff Performance;
- RTE20703 Rural Operations (Farm Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance);
BFVG was involved in the launch of Kepnock High School being recognized as a 'Gateway School to Agriculture' coordinating & participating in the teachers' farm tour
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