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

Version Effective: 1st of November, 2024
Course Details

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:

  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.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements. 

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

For direct access to the resource, visit www.gpscows.com

Study Area
  • Education and Humanities
  • Science and Environment
Skill Area
  • Education Support
  • General Education and Training

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
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.

Course Structures

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Online Quiz(zes)
Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify the process of getting started with ArcGIS by creating groups
  2. Explore the process of importing data layers in ArcGIS
  3. Develop strategies to undertake basic data analysis 
  4. Explore how to use excel to graph data and communicate key findings.
Where and when can I start?

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