Haul Out Essentials

Eligibility
We welcome applications from all jobseekers.

Program Fee – $300 per person

Full Course fee – $2500 per person
Program fees are determined by available subsidies.

Additional costs that may be incurred: Personal Protective Equipment (approx $150)

If you are selected and linked with a local Employment Services Provider you may be able to seek financial assistance, please check with your provider prior to submitting an application.

Application to apply for a position in the Haul Out Essentials program

Training dates: Postponed due to insufficient numbers
Time:
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Applications are welcome from job seekers who wish to gain employment in the Agriculture Industry.

Applications require a response for each selection criteria point, applications received that do not meet this requirement will not be considered for the opportunity.

Selection Criteria

Essential

Candidates must provide a current resume with a minimum of 2 contactable references
Candidates must provide a cover letter detailing other skills and experience that may be of benefit to them in an employment scenario in Agriculture
A current drivers licence and reliable vehicle, where a candidate does not have a vehicle details of how they will manage transport to harvest sits
Must be prepared to provide a detailed Police History Check prior to employer activities (ie: work experience placement)
Must be able to pass a drug & alcohol test prior to commencing employer activities (ie: work experience placement)
Have completed the Farm Safety induction training
Have participated in either a face to face or virtual information session

Highly Desired

Details of any restrictions or considerations the program and employers may need to take into account
Details of any information that the candidate feels will be relevant to their application.

Training Postponed

Note: This course requires 10 participants. If insufficient applications are received we reserve the right to postpone the course to a later date. Applicants will be notified.

COURSE DETAILS

This training is designed for individuals looking to start seasonal work in the sugar cane industry as a haulout operator. It provides hands-on, competency-based learning with industry trainers. Participants will gain basic skills in operating high-horsepower, air-conditioned tractors towing hydraulically operated tipping trailers or roll-on/roll-off bins with a gross vehicle mass over nine (9) tonnes. Training is conducted using real equipment in active sugar cane harvesting operations, ensuring practical experience in an industry setting.

Aligned to Certificate II in Rural Operations, participants will be trained to industry standard and be competent in:

operations of a cane haulage vehicle
workplace health & safety associated with sugar cane harvest work
effective work practices and workplace communication
practical (hands-on) experience with tractors
machinery and maintenance of machinery

LICENCING REQUIREMENTS

Licence classification (with no restrictions) for operating haulout units:

if the haulout unit is registered as a truck – the driver will need the appropriate truck licence for the type of truck they are driving
mobile machinery (specially constructed vehicles) are driven on a C Class licence