Farm mapping and data collection
Data collection, surveying and creating maps and models can be a complicated process. This new course will provide a framework and example data to assist you to streamline this.
The course is delivered using a combination of online, workbook and practical training to help you to explore the opportunities that vegetation and landscape mapping provide in your agricultural operations. You will also learn to use crop and mobile sensors to collect farm data that can help you make informed decisions in relation to land use, development plans, fertiliser plans, sowing plans, or monitoring crops, stock and water systems.
Using established systems to create maps and models of your farm will provide transferable data that links with existing farm systems such as yield maps, soil maps and farm development project plans. Accessing real-time maps with high accuracy allow operations to better consider management and planning decisions than historic maps or lower resolution satellite maps. Data input such as soil types, and yield history and by exploring this through the structured course, you will further develop the skills required to effectively and efficiently capture and use data within your production system within the growing period.
What does the course consist of?
• Pre-workshop online module, readings and quiz. (Estimated time to complete is 3 hours, and completion required prior to workshop)
• One day face- to-face workshop.
Designed by industry specialists
This course was designed with input from production managers and agronomists, and is delivered by industry specialists.
Course aims
Learn to use drones for collection of crop production and map data, Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, process map data to create useful and meaningful production maps, analyse maps, and export data for use in operations such as spray maps or variable rate sowing plans.
Units of competency
AHCWRK207 - Collect and record production data
AHCLPW410 - Produce maps for land management purposes
Accredited Training
This course is aligned and delivered against vocational education and training requirements. Successful completion of assessment tasks will result in achieving a Statement of Attainment and can contribute to a nationally-recognised qualification. All activities and assessment will be completed in supported environment.
Training Provider
This course is delivered by Tocal College (RTO 91166).
Contact
Sharon Leach, Tocal College
Phone: (02) 6951 2695
Email: sharon.leach@dpi.nsw.gov.au
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