Rural Industries Skill Training RIST

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An Agricultural College With A Difference. Australian agriculture is an industry worth more than $155 billion to the national economy and contributes an average of 12% to gross domestic product. It is also an industry on the move; growing at 2.8% annually and leading Australia’s productivity push. As the sector grows, the need for high-quality, industry-led, innovative training of its future workforce is imperative. For 30 years, Rural Industries Skill Training has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading independent agricultural colleges delivering vocational education and training. Since its establishment in 1992, RIST has graduated 18,200 students and delivered more than 3 million hours of training. RIST has a philosophy of developing critical thinking skills that produce adaptable, resilient, resourceful and technologically competent students who can think for themselves and show initiative in the workplace. Consequently, RIST delivers outcomes to students and industry alike through collaboration, partnerships, innovative training measures, organisational integrity and a thorough understanding of market opportunities and needs.