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From the General Manager's desk We are half way through the year and so much has happened since our last newsletter. Muresk Institute has welcomed on campus a variety of exciting corporate events and training courses since the beginning of the year, with the rest of the year shaping up to be just as busy! A new course flyer has been produced with an expanded list of courses and skill development opportunities on offer. It can be downloaded from our website and will be regularly evaluated and updated to remain current. If you don’t see listed what you are looking for then get in touch and let us know. The construction is well underway to modernise and expand specialist agriculture training facilities at Muresk Institute. The new shearing sheds are now completed and ready for both training delivery and farm operations. The Specialist Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation and new classrooms are rapidly taking shape. The ongoing involvement and advice from Industry advisory representatives and training partners continues, making it possible to provide the best industry-driven training opportunities, knowledge and skills to Western Australia. Read on to learn more about our new upgraded shearing workshop and Specialist Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation. I am pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Bryant to Acting Farm Manager for the next six months. With Laura promoted from the Farm Technical Officer role, a recruitment process is currently underway and I look forward to introducing the successful candidate in our next newsletter. On the Farm, we received our brand new air seeder and it was put straight to use within our 2022 cropping program (pictured above seeding a French Serradella called Eliza), 29 healthy calves were born, and the lambs are out in the paddock. On 24 and 25 August come find us at the Dowerin Field Days, and on 27 and 28 August we will have a booth at the Technology and Careers Expo held in conjunction with the Western Australian Robotics Playoffs (WARP) at Curtin Stadium. WARP brings together an exciting mix of robotics and research competitions to engage students in the world of primary industries, and to show how the development of robotics is changing the agriculture sector. To stay informed of the latest news and opportunities you can like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, or visit our website to view the latest courses offered at Muresk Institute.
Andrew Orford |
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Muresk Institute Course Calendar Muresk is offering an exciting range of courses this year, designed to expand your agricultural knowledge and enhance your farming experience. Check out the range of FEE FREE* skill sets on offer – perfect for those needing to quickly upskill or to get a taste of what the industry has in store. See our course flyer for our full range of courses on offer, then register your interest by flicking us an email to muresk@dtwd.wa.gov.au. |
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Start your career in ag in 2022 and check out our full course list! |
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*Eligibility criteria apply. Please refer to these FAQs on the Jobs and Skills WA website for full details. |
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Coming up! July–October 2022
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Lambing and calving is complete for 2022! Lambing and calving is now complete and we can report our livestock tally stands at 900 ewes, 1130 lambs, 530 hoggets and 24 rams; as well as 30 cows, who gave birth to 29 healthy calves, plus 14 heifers. |
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Upgraded shearing workshop facilities On May 4 the Minister for Education and Training, Hon Sue Ellery MLC and Agricultural Regional MLC Darren West visited the newly completed shearing workshop facilities. This modern facility will support our providers in delivering quality training in wool handling and shearing, we look forward to promoting a range of skill sets and training coming soon! |
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Launch of new AGMECH Centre 2023 Exciting news! Construction of our new Specialist Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation is well under way. This facility will house multiple classrooms, breakout space for students and staff, two massive workshops, and start-of-the-art equipment and machinery to train farm machinery technicians in new and emerging technologies. The centre will be the hub for our Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology students and apprentices transitioning to the new facility from 2023. Stay up to date with the construction progress via our Facebook page! |
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Book your next conference at Muresk The beautiful surrounds of the Avon Valley and outstanding sunrise and sunsets make Muresk Institute a favourite conference, function and training facility. We accommodate groups small and large, from 8 to 150 people, including business, government and community events with accommodation, meals and a variety of meeting and lecture rooms. |
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Make sure you connect with us through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and check out our website to keep up to date with upcoming courses and events. Kind regards Muresk Institute T: 1300 994 031 | E: muresk@dtwd.wa.gov.au | Our location |
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