GTA Training Workshops Semester 2, 2026

GRAIN TRADING FOR NON-TRADERS

This 2-day workshop is designed for anyone starting in the grain industry as well as participants from other sectors looking to get a general understanding of the grain industry. It is a condensed, simplified version of 4 GTA core workshops and covers the “basics” of:

• Understanding Grain Markets

• Grain Merchandising

• Trade Rules & Contracts

• Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

This workshop gives you a “bird eye view” of what you need to know about the grain industry and trading grain. Participants will have further opportunity to develop deeper knowledge and understanding by undertaking the core GTA workshops. For detailed information, visit GTA website.

Hybrid workshop is delivered both in person and over Zoom. Sydney Location is Cliftons on Margaret street, Melbourne location is Cliftons Collins street.

UNDERSTANDING GRAIN MARKETS

Understanding grain markets (UGM) is a one day workshop that has been designed for grain traders or grain producers. The workshop contains information that can have immediate bottom line benefits. The resource material contains relevant information developed by grain industry professionals. UGM provides an understanding of:

• Market dynamics
• Factors that influence price and basis
• Grain marketing strategies
• Grain pools and contract types – rights and obligations
• Grain pricing information to assist in making sound grain marketing decisions

The workshop provides participants with a complete understanding of the fundamental supply and demand of international markets and how it affects Australia. Participants will gain an understanding of how the Australian price is derived and the relationship to foreign markets, including the components of price, price determination, risk management, contracting principles and dispute settlement mechanisms. For detailed information, please visit GTA website.

TRADE RULES & CONTRACTS

The Trade Rules & Contracts Workshop is a one day course designed for industry personnel with a basic level of grain contracts and the GTA Trade Rules. It is ideal for junior traders, trade assistants and back office staff. For senior personnel, it is an ideal refresher course. Participants will receive training in:

•  Interpretation of the GTA Trade Rules – placing the Trade Rules in to a commercial context in relation to the GTA contracts

No.1: Grain & Oilseeds in Bulk FOB Terms
No.2: Grain & Oilseeds in Bulk Basis Track
No.3: Contract Confirmation
No.4: Delivered Container Terminal (DCT)
No.5: CFR - CIF for Grain in Containers
No. 6: Grower Contract
No. 7: Free on Rail Contract

• GTA Dispute Resolution - methods, process and legal authority

For detailed information, please visit GTA website.

Hybrid workshop is delivered both in person and over Zoom. Sydney Location is Cliftons on Margaret street, Melbourne location is Cliftons Collins street.

NAVIGATING TRADE CONTRACTS RISK   NEW WORKSHOP! 

The Navigating Trade Contracts Risk Workshop is a new half day course tailored for industry personnel with a foundational understanding of grain contracts and GTA Trade Rules. It is ideal for anyone wanting to sharpen their contract execution skills and gain insights into common pitfalls  encountered during contract execution process. This workshop also serves as an excellent refresher for experienced professionals, offering hands-on practical guidance and real-life examples to enhance confidence and competence in managing trade contracts risks. 

Delivered by an experienced legal practitioner, this workshop provides a practical learning environment with opportunities for participants to ask questions and discuss real-life scenarios. 

For detailed information, please visit GTA website.

GRAIN FINANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT

Grain Finance & Risk Management is a one day workshop designed to improve the skills of those with a current understanding of accounting standards. The workshop aims to engage financial controllers, CFOs, accountants, business owners, grain traders and their back office staff in the specific requirements for the financial accounting demands of the domestic and export grain trade.
Key topics include:

• Australian grain supply chain – paddock to end user
• key financial reporting for grain trading
• issues in historical accounting
• reporting market to market accounting
• hedged contracts
• risk reporting
• managing performance risk

For detailed information, please visit GTA website.

Hybrid workshop is delivered both in person and over Zoom. Sydney Location is Cliftons on Margaret street, Melbourne location is Cliftons Collins street.

GRAIN MERCHANDISING

Grain Merchandising is a two day workshop designed for those who require a greater understanding of the background to trading grain and is the logical extension to the Understanding Grain Markets (UGM) workshop. Participants will require an assumed basic level of knowledge in grain marketing and is ideal for junior traders, trade assistants and experienced personnel. Participants will receive training in:

• The operation of the Australian grain supply chain
• Determination of Australian grain prices using futures, foreign exchange and basis
• Tools to manage price
• Counterparty risk
• Relationship between managing price and GTA Contracts /Trade Rules  

For detailed information, visit GTA website. 

Hybrid workshop is delivered both in person and over Zoom. Sydney Location is Cliftons on Margaret street, Melbourne location is Cliftons Collins street.

GRAIN TRADING STANDARDS

The Grain Standards Workshop has been designed for grain trade classification staff or grain producers who independently store their own grain. The trade program is designed for staff responsible for the operation of a receival site and those who require an understanding of the purpose and need for the classification and segregation of grain.
The grower program provides a detailed understanding of the trade requirements for those considering onfarm storage and handling for the purpose of meeting trade requirements both domestically and internationally. The workshop will be delivered via a 1 day Zoom workshop or 2 days face to face with practical exercises, providing participants training in:

• The application of relevant Receival Standards for cereal grain, oilseeds & pulses
• The correct procedures for operating a receival site/storage facility
• The grain classification process; weighbridge and documentation activities and information required to safely receive and store grain.
• The correct use of equipment and assessment techniques

For detailed information, visit GTA website.