Overview
The AgriCareer Workplace Pathways (AWP) program is a workplace-based training initiative designed to provide a clear and practical pathway through Certificate II, III, and IV in Agriculture.
Utilising the business’s own policies and procedures in its training and assessment materials, the AWP program ensures learning is relevant and directly applicable to the participant’s day-to-day work environment.
This tailored approach helps integrate formal qualifications with workplace requirements, enhancing skill development while maintaining operational consistency.
VEG Education has successfully implemented this model with a large dairy company across Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. It has also been mapped out for a national horticulture business including leadership training with the Diploma of Horticulture Management.
The program is ideal for a broad range of agricultural sectors, such as horticulture (fresh produce), dairy, broadacre cropping, and cattle farming, supporting industry-specific skills and leadership development.
Outcomes
- A supported, on-the-job progression pathway through nationally recognised Certificates II, III, and IV in Agriculture, leading to improved employability and career development.
- Training personalised through real workplace policies, procedures, and practices, ensuring relevance and immediate application.
- Enhanced workforce capabilities across diverse agricultural sectors including horticulture, dairy, broadacre cropping, and livestock farming.
- Leadership and management skills development through integration with Diploma-level training, promoting future industry leaders.
- Stronger alignment between formal qualifications and workplace needs, improving productivity and operational standards.
- Increased engagement and retention of employees through integrated training that respects and utilises existing workplace culture and systems.
This program bridges the gap between formal education and practical workplace application, fostering a skilled, motivated, and well-prepared agricultural workforce.
