PDC156544 - GPS Cows: Stage 4 - Technology Mandatory (2023 Syllabus)

Microcredential Summary

This online resource has been co-designed by the NSW Department of Education and CQUniversity Australia for the NSW Stage 4 Technology Mandatory Syllabus (2023). It incorporates content from the Agriculture and Food Technologies and the Digital Technologies contexts. The course investigates the use of GPS data to improve management of animal welfare.

There are 7 modules in this resource:

1. Understand the process of getting started with ArcGIS by creating groups
2. Understand the process of importing data layers in ArcGIS
3. Understand basic data analysis - Paddock utilisation
4. Understand basic data analysis - Creating a water point, buffer and water visitation
5. Understand basic data analysis - Water visitation per day
6. Understand how to use excel to create pivot tables
7. Understand how to use excel to graph data

There is no fee associated with this resource, and participants do not need to be trained in agriculture to teach this course.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

There are no specific entry requirements. 

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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This resource provides Professional Development for high school teachers. This is a resource only and no CPD hours or Certificate of Completion will be allocated.