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

IMPORTANT
Applications for the Haul Out Essentials program will be opening soon.

Eligibility
We welcome applications from all jobseekers.

Program Fee – $TBA per person

Program fees are determined by available subsidies. The full fee will be advised when applications are open.

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.

To apply for Haulout Essentials program

Applications are welcomed 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.

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

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 sites
• 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

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.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

In collaboration with CANEGROWERS Isis, Maryborough CANEGROWERS and Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network a new opportunity is available for the sugarcane industry.

The Haulout Essentials training program will provide you with the key entry level skills, understanding of WHS requirements when operating and working around haulage vehicles along with tractor operation and basic machinery maintenance.

If you are looking for seasonal work, and interested in joining the 2025 Haulout crews, register for an information session to find out how you can be a part of this program and what to expect.

Join one of the virtual information sessions offered:

Monday 10th March

– 11:00am – https://bit.ly/43oZ5Re

– 1:00pm – https://bit.ly/4i11MwH

– 4:00pm – https://bit.ly/3F6TK6X

Tuesday 11th March

– 10:00am – https://bit.ly/4h2OMoY

– 1:00pm – https://bit.ly/41iyYII

Friday 14th March

– 11:30am – https://bit.ly/4kqfF9e

– 3:30pm – https://bit.ly/4kmYrcT

The Haulout Essentials training program is supported by SmartAg Queensland and the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network and endorsed by Industry.