About Us

The Primary Industries Training Advisory Council (PITAC) is a not for profit organisation funded by the NT Government Department of Business and Employment. It is managed by an elected management committee made of members who broadly represent the primary industry sectors in the NT.

PITAC acts as a liaison to the primary industries, training providers and territory and national government bodies, to provide leadership and advice on the education and training needs of the primary industries.

Training Information

PITAC assists employers, industry groups, registered training organisations and those seeking a career in primary industry by providing information about training, funding for training and career pathways.

We provide advice across the broad range of primary industry areas that operate within the Northern Territory including:

Agriculture
Horticulture
Pastoral – Cattle
Seafood
Bakery and Butchery
Forestry

PITAC provides information on the following training packages:

AHC10 – Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
FPI11 – Forest and Forest Products
FPP10 – Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
TDM07 – Maritime
FDF10 – Food Processing
MTM11 – Australian Meat Industry
ACM10 – Animal Care Management
SFI11 – Seafood Industry

Industry Representation and Workforce Planning

PITAC consults with industry to provide feedback to government to develop workforce planning strategies. We also consult with industry to provide input to training package development thus ensuring training packages reflect current industry needs.