Course 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:
- Understand the process of getting started with ArcGIS by creating groups
- Understand the process of importing data layers in ArcGIS
- Understand basic data analysis - Paddock utilisation
- Understand basic data analysis - Creating a water point, buffer and water visitation
- Understand basic data analysis - Water visitation per day
- Understand how to use excel to create pivot tables
- 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.
Entry RequirementsThere are no specific entry requirements.
Course Details
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For direct access to the resource, visit www.gpscows.com |
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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Not Applicable |
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.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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- Identify the process of getting started with ArcGIS by creating groups
- Explore the process of importing data layers in ArcGIS
- Develop strategies to undertake basic data analysis
- Explore how to use excel to graph data and communicate key findings.